Is Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF VWO 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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

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

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets ETF?

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

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF VWO

VWO Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF. Analysis VWO

US Equity Total Market

VWO was created on 2005-03-04 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The ETF currently has 105141.91m in AUM and 4916 holdings. The fund is passively managed to provide exposure to the emerging markets equity space. It holds stocks of any market capitalization.

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Information Technology
19.18%
Financials
17.25%
Other
15.23%
Consumer Discretionary
9.09%
Industrials
7.45%
Communication Services
7.04%
Materials
6.88%
Consumer Staples
5.16%
Energy
3.98%
Health Care
3.46%
Utilities
3.23%
Real Estate
2.05%

FAQ's for Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO)

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