Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 16, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II has 5% or more of its basket by weight in non-compliant holdings with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 16, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BSTZ
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
52% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
BSTZ: Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Halal?
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II
$27.42
Market Cap: 1.9B
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About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II
The BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-end equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc., and managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. This trust's mandate is to invest in publicly traded companies globally, with a specific focus on those operating within the science and technology sectors. Its investment approach primarily emphasizes growth stocks from firms of all market capitalizations. The fund was established in June 2019 and is based in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Shariah Compliance Status
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (5.4%)
Basket Composition
52% of basket screenedETFs 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.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
Compliance History
Not Halalnow
since Oct 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Under Review
until the change above
Tracked since Jun 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened by holdings look-through under 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. A fund is evaluated by screening its holdings under AAOIFI financial standards and weighing the result, using 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.