Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 13, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund (HFRO) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Highland Funds I - Highland Income 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 Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund (HFRO) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 13, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HFRO
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
40% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
HFRO: Is Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund Halal?
Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund
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Market Cap: 341.8M
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About Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund
Highland Funds I - Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Highland Capital Management, L.P. It is managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. The fund invests in fixed income markets of countries across the globe. It primarily invests in floating rate loans and other securities deemed to be floating rate investments, with an emphasis on adjustable rate senior loans to corporations and partnerships. The fund seeks to invest in below investment grade securities. It also invests through derivatives. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. It was formerly known as Pyxis Funds I - Pyxis Floating Rate Opportunities Fund. Highland Funds I - Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund was formed on January 13, 2000 and is domiciled in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
Shariah Compliance Status
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- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (39.8%)
Basket Composition
40% 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.