Is Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund VEU 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund VEU

VEU Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VEU ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VEU) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

VEU was created on 2007-03-02 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 54156.82m in AUM and 3810 holdings. The fund tracks a market-cap-weighted index of large- and midcap non-US stocks.

Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VEU) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VEU)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
19.49%
Industrials
13.91%
Information Technology
11.63%
Consumer Discretionary
10.11%
Health Care
8.56%
Other
8.28%
Materials
6.85%
Consumer Staples
6.78%
Energy
4.82%
Communication Services
4.48%
Utilities
2.96%
Real Estate
2.13%

FAQ's for Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund (VEU)

As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund VEU 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Index Fund 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 All-World ex-US Index Fund on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.