Is Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF VFMO 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 U.S. Momentum Factor 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 U.S. Momentum Factor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor 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 U.S. Momentum Factor 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 U.S. Momentum Factor ETF?

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

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF VFMO

VFMO Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VFMO ETF

US Equity Total Market

No. As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

VFMO was created on 2018-02-13 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 1220.04m in AUM and 668 holdings. VFMO is an actively managed fund that invests in large-, mid-, and small-cap US stocks with high momentum.

Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
21.49%
Financials
17.59%
Information Technology
15.93%
Health Care
14.07%
Consumer Discretionary
12.02%
Energy
6.44%
Communication Services
3.72%
Materials
3.25%
Consumer Staples
2.83%
Other
2.46%
Real Estate
0.20%

FAQ's for Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF (VFMO)

As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor ETF VFMO 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 U.S. Momentum Factor ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard U.S. Momentum Factor 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 U.S. Momentum Factor ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.