Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 6, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. 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 Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. (EHI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 6, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EHI
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Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
EHI: Is Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc. Halal?
Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.
$5.50
Market Cap: 166.6M
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About Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc.
The Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc., a closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income assets, was initially launched and managed by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC. Its ongoing oversight is a collaborative effort involving Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. The fund actively seeks investment opportunities across global fixed income markets, with a particular focus on acquiring undervalued bonds from companies spanning diverse sectors. Its strategic portfolio construction incorporates a variety of fixed income securities, including those classified as investment grade, below investment grade, and emerging market debt. To build and maintain its holdings, the fund utilizes rigorous quantitative analysis. On average, its fixed income securities maintain an S&P credit quality rating of BB and have an average duration of 3.8 years. For performance evaluation, the fund benchmarks itself against the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Cap Index, and the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global. Established on July 28, 2003, and domiciled in the United States, this fund was previously identified as Salomon Brothers Global High Income Fund Inc.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
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% (99.7%)
Basket Composition
100% 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 Halal, unchanged since Sep 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Sep 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.