Is Vanguard Growth ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard Growth ETF VUG 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 Growth 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 Growth ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Growth 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 Growth 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 Growth ETF?

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

Vanguard Growth ETF VUG

VUG Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard Growth ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard Growth ETF. Analysis VUG

US Equity Large Cap

VUG was created on 2004-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on large cap equity. The fund tracks an index of large-cap stocks in the US. Holdings are selected and weighed based on growth factors.

Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
48.91%
Consumer Discretionary
12.27%
Communication Services
10.79%
Health Care
7.61%
Financials
6.07%
Industrials
4.74%
Other
3.29%
Consumer Staples
2.26%
Materials
1.76%
Real Estate
1.48%
Energy
0.82%

FAQ's for Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG)

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