Is Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF VIOO 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF VIOO

VIOO Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VIOO ETF

US Equity Small Cap

No. As of September 2026, Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) is classified as NOT HALAL by Musaffa under its AAOIFI-based Shariah screening methodology. Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF does not pass Musaffa's business and financial screening criteria.

VIOO was created on 2010-09-07 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on small cap equity. The ETF currently has 3152.09m in AUM and 605 holdings. VIOO tracks a market-cap-weighted index of 600 small-cap US stocks selected by an S&P Committee.

Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
18.32%
Industrials
17.57%
Consumer Discretionary
14.62%
Information Technology
12.09%
Health Care
10.54%
Real Estate
7.44%
Materials
5.54%
Energy
4.57%
Consumer Staples
3.58%
Communication Services
2.75%
Utilities
1.77%
Other
1.21%

FAQ's for Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO)

As of September 2026, Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF VIOO 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 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 S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.