Is Vanguard Real Estate ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard Real Estate ETF VNQ 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 Real Estate 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 Real Estate ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard Real Estate ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Real Estate 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 Real Estate 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 Real Estate ETF?

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

Vanguard Real Estate ETF VNQ

VNQ Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Vanguard Real Estate ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard Real Estate ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VNQ ETF

US Equity Real Estate

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

VNQ was created on 2004-09-23 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on real estate equity. The ETF currently has 33649.3m in AUM and 158 holdings. VNQ tracks a market-cap-weighted index of companies involved in the ownership and operation of real estate in the United States.

Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)

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AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Real Estate
85.29%
Other
14.71%

FAQ's for Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ)

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