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

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

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

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

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard U.S. Value 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. Value Factor ETF VFVA

VFVA Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VFVA ETF

US Equity Total Market

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

VFVA was created on 2018-02-13 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 742.53m in AUM and 635 holdings. VFVA is an actively managed fund of US equities with lower share prices relative to fundamental values, as determined by the manager. The fund seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
25.99%
Energy
14.93%
Consumer Discretionary
12.76%
Industrials
12.01%
Health Care
8.70%
Materials
7.13%
Information Technology
6.00%
Communication Services
5.09%
Consumer Staples
4.84%
Other
2.01%
Real Estate
0.54%

FAQ's for Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF (VFVA)

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