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

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

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

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

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard U.S. Quality 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. Quality Factor ETF VFQY

VFQY Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VFQY ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

VFQY was created on 2018-02-13 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 442.68m in AUM and 409 holdings. VFQY is an actively-managed fund of US equities featuring strong fundamentals. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
19.15%
Information Technology
19.08%
Financials
16.03%
Consumer Discretionary
15.70%
Health Care
11.01%
Consumer Staples
10.68%
Energy
2.80%
Communication Services
2.54%
Materials
2.27%
Other
0.74%

FAQ's for Vanguard U.S. Quality Factor ETF (VFQY)

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