Is Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.

Is Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF a Shariah-compliant ETF?

An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.

Can a halal ETF like Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF become non-compliant?

Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.

Where can I check the Shariah status of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA

VEA Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF. Analysis VEA

US Equity Total Market

VEA was created on 2007-07-20 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 193090.39m in AUM and 3841 holdings. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the developed markets ex-US equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
19.71%
Industrials
17.02%
Consumer Discretionary
10.43%
Health Care
10.14%
Information Technology
9.80%
Materials
7.48%
Consumer Staples
7.05%
Energy
5.20%
Other
3.92%
Communication Services
3.46%
Real Estate
2.90%
Utilities
2.89%

FAQ's for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA)

As of August 2026, Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA is classified as not halal according to Musaffa’s Shariah screening methodology. This classification is based on an assessment of the company’s business activities and financial ratios against Islamic investment guidelines.
An ETF is considered Shariah-compliant if its underlying assets consist primarily of companies that operate in permissible business activities and meet Islamic financial screening thresholds. Musaffa analyzes Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF may be updated periodically when new portfolio disclosures, financial statements of underlying companies, or other relevant information becomes available.
Yes. An ETF that is currently Shariah-compliant may become non-compliant if its underlying holdings change or if the financial ratios of the companies within the fund exceed Shariah thresholds.
You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.