Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, BlackRock Corporate High Yield 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 BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. (HYT) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/HYT
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
98% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
HYT: Is BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. Halal?
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.
$7.73
Market Cap: 1.5B
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About BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc.
The BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end mutual fund with a focus on fixed income instruments. Managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC, its investment strategy spans global fixed income markets. The fund primarily builds its portfolio with bonds issued by companies from a diverse range of sectors. A significant portion of its holdings consists of debt instruments rated Ba or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc., or BB or lower by Standard & Poor's Corporation, signifying a high-yield, below-investment-grade focus. Its mandate includes seeking out both domestic and international high-yield securities, such as corporate bonds, corporate loans, convertible debt, and preferred stocks, all characterized as below investment grade quality. Founded on May 30, 2003, this U.S.-domiciled fund was previously known as BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund VI, Inc.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Shariah Compliance Status
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- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (98.2%)
Basket Composition
98% 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 Jul 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.