Is Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF halal to invest in?

As of September 2026, Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF VWID 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 Virtus WMC International Dividend 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 Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Virtus WMC International Dividend 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 Virtus WMC International Dividend 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 Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF?

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

Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF VWID

VWID Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of September 2026, Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Is Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF Halal?

Shariah Compliance Analysis of VWID ETF

US Equity High Dividend Yield

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

VWID was created on 2017-10-10 by Virtus. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on high dividend yield equity. VWID is an actively-managed fund of Developed ex-US securities with forecasted above-average dividend yields.

Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID) Chart

Key Statistics of Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
27.22%
Industrials
10.31%
Energy
9.73%
Communication Services
8.40%
Consumer Staples
8.26%
Health Care
8.18%
Utilities
6.97%
Consumer Discretionary
5.93%
Materials
4.68%
Information Technology
4.06%
Other
3.42%
Real Estate
2.84%

FAQ's for Virtus WMC International Dividend ETF (VWID)

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