Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term 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 First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund (FTHY) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/FTHY
Basket rule
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.
FTHY: Is First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund Halal?
First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
$12.84
Market Cap: 472.2M
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About First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund
The First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fund operates as a diversified, closed-end investment vehicle. Its primary objective is the generation of current income. Established on June 25, 2020, the fund maintains its principal office in Wheaton, Illinois.
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% (100.0%)
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 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.