Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

AGD: Is Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund Halal?

Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesGB

$12.56

-0.48%

Market Cap: 328.1M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund has involvement in prohibited business activities with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).

Basket rule

Over the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

26.6% of 5.0% limit

79% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund

Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Alpine Woods Capital Investors, LLC. It invests in the public equity markets across the globe. The fund invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It invests in growth and value stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. The fund employs a fundamental analysis with bottom up and top down stock picking approach, focusing on companies globally with potential for dividend increases and capital appreciation to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index, MSCI AC World Daily TR (Net Div) Index, and MSCI AC World Daily TR ex Japan (Gross Div) Index. Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund was formed on May 11, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Global

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 15, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Failed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

  • Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (26.6%)

Basket Composition

79% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

47%
27%
21%
Halal47%
Doubtful5%
Not Halal27%
Unknown21%

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) halal to invest in?
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) is rated Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 screening. It fails either the business activity screen (primary involvement in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, alcohol, or gambling) or one of the quantitative financial ratio thresholds. Muslim investors should avoid or exit this position.
Why did Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund get a F compliance rating?
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's compliance grade is determined by AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, a two-step process: (1) qualitative screen for prohibited business activities and (2) quantitative check of debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income ratios. Scroll up to see the detailed ratio breakdown.
What could change Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's Shariah verdict?
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund's verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.
How often is Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Abrdn Global Dynamic Dividend Fund (AGD) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 15, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.