Is Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF VGK 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 Europe 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 FTSE Europe ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Europe 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 FTSE Europe 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 FTSE Europe ETF?

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

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF VGK

VGK Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VGK ETF

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

VGK was created on 2005-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 29390.31m in AUM and 1225 holdings. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the developed Europe equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
18.79%
Industrials
16.81%
Health Care
15.31%
Consumer Discretionary
9.30%
Consumer Staples
9.15%
Information Technology
7.63%
Materials
6.25%
Energy
4.94%
Utilities
3.72%
Communication Services
3.32%
Other
3.05%
Real Estate
1.73%

FAQ's for Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF (VGK)

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