Is Vanguard Utilities ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU 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 Utilities 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 Utilities ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard Utilities ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Utilities 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 Utilities 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 Utilities ETF?

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

Vanguard Utilities ETF VPU

VPU Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

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

NOT HALAL

Is Vanguard Utilities ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VPU ETF

US Equity Utilities

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

VPU was created on 2004-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on utilities equity. The ETF currently has 7845.22m in AUM and 70 holdings. The fund is passively managed to invest in the US utilities sector.

Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Utilities
99.64%
Other
0.36%

FAQ's for Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)

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