Is Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF halal to invest in?

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

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

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

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

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF VPL

VPL Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VPL ETF

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

VPL was created on 2005-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 8546.99m in AUM and 2332 holdings. The fund tracks a market-cap-weighted index of securities in the developed markets of the Asia-Pacific region.

Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Industrials
18.44%
Financials
18.28%
Information Technology
13.52%
Consumer Discretionary
13.38%
Health Care
7.74%
Materials
7.66%
Real Estate
5.26%
Consumer Staples
4.99%
Communication Services
4.90%
Other
2.56%
Utilities
1.77%
Energy
1.50%

FAQ's for Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF (VPL)

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