Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

EMF: Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund Halal?

Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$23.61

+2.21%

Market Cap: 352.9M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Templeton Emerging Markets 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.

22.3% of 5.0% limit

46% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Templeton Emerging Markets Fund

The Templeton Emerging Markets Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund initially established by Franklin Resources Inc. Its management is overseen by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. This fund allocates capital to publicly traded companies situated in emerging economies around the globe. It aims to build a portfolio comprising stocks from businesses operating across a broad spectrum of sectors, with a core focus on identifying value stocks. The selection process involves thorough fundamental analysis, scrutinizing elements such as prospective long-term earnings, intrinsic asset value, and potential for robust cash flow. The fund measures its performance against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Established on February 26, 1987, the fund is officially domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 20, 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% (22.3%)

Basket Composition

46% 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.

25%
22%
52%
Halal25%
Doubtful1%
Not Halal22%
Unknown52%

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 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) halal to invest in?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) 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 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund get a F compliance rating?
Templeton Emerging Markets 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 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund's Shariah verdict?
Templeton Emerging Markets 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 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) 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 20, 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.