Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 14, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Templeton Emerging Markets Fund 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 Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 14, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/EMF
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
58% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
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Templeton Emerging Markets Fund
$21.20
Market Cap: 316.9M
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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
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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% (16.2%)
Basket Composition
58% 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 Jun 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Tracked since May 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.