Is Vanguard Total International Stock ETF halal to invest in?

As of August 2026, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS 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 Total International Stock 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 Total International Stock ETF using these criteria to determine its compliance status.

How often is the Shariah compliance for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF updated?

The Shariah compliance status of Vanguard Total International Stock 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 Total International Stock 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 Total International Stock ETF?

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

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF VXUS

VXUS Shariah Compliance

Screening Methodology: AAOIFI

As of August 2026, Vanguard Total International Stock ETF is classified as not halal.

NOT HALAL

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF. Analysis VXUS

US Equity Total Market

VXUS was created on 2011-01-26 by Vanguard. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on total market equity. The fund tracks a market cap-weighted index of stocks covering 99% of the global market capitalization outside the US.

Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) Chart

Key Statistics of Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

Today's Open

AUM

Avg. Volume

Expense Ratio

P/E Ratio

P/B Ratio

Sector Exposure

Financials
18.67%
Industrials
14.51%
Information Technology
11.86%
Consumer Discretionary
10.39%
Health Care
8.39%
Materials
7.50%
Other
6.97%
Consumer Staples
6.66%
Energy
4.98%
Communication Services
4.36%
Utilities
2.95%
Real Estate
2.76%

FAQ's for Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS)

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