Is Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF VFMV 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. Minimum Volatility 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. Minimum Volatility ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility 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. Minimum Volatility 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. Minimum Volatility ETF?

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

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF VFMV

VFMV Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VFMV ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

VFMV was created on 2018-02-13 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 327.95m in AUM and 186 holdings. VFMV is an actively-managed fund that invests in large-, mid-, and small-cap US stocks with low volatility. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
25.67%
Health Care
15.21%
Industrials
11.28%
Consumer Staples
9.48%
Communication Services
9.29%
Consumer Discretionary
8.71%
Financials
8.65%
Energy
5.65%
Utilities
3.23%
Other
2.05%
Materials
0.54%
Real Estate
0.24%

FAQ's for Vanguard U.S. Minimum Volatility ETF (VFMV)

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