Is Vanguard S&P 500 ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO 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 500 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 500 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P 500 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 500 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 500 ETF?

You can check the latest Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF on Musaffa's ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO

VOO Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF. Analysis VOO

US Equity Large Cap

VOO was created on 2010-09-07 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The ETF currently has 829826.79m in AUM and 508 holdings. The fund is passively managed to hold large-cap US stocks selected by an S&P Committee.

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
31.06%
Health Care
12.19%
Financials
11.48%
Consumer Discretionary
9.67%
Industrials
8.46%
Communication Services
7.04%
Consumer Staples
6.00%
Other
3.54%
Energy
3.53%
Utilities
2.43%
Real Estate
2.35%
Materials
2.25%

FAQ's for Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO)

As of August 2026, Vanguard S&P 500 ETF VOO 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 500 ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.
The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard S&P 500 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 500 ETF on Musaffa’s ETF page, where screening results and key indicators are updated to help Muslim investors make informed decisions.