Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund

IAE: Is Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund Halal?

Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$8.91

+2.06%

Market Cap: 95.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income 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.

6.1% of 5.0% limit

40% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund

The Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund operates as a closed-end investment product, primarily focused on equities. It is jointly managed by Voya Investment Management LLC, Voya Investments, LLC, and NNIP Advisors B.V. The fund's objective is to allocate capital to publicly traded companies across the Asia Pacific region, with a significant emphasis on high-dividend-paying stocks from diverse industry sectors. It also strategically invests in derivatives, such as call options on indices or individual equities, when these instruments offer comparable economic exposure to equity securities. The investment approach blends comprehensive fundamental analysis with quantitative methods, utilizing a bottom-up stock-picking strategy that evaluates factors like liquidity, dividend yield, cash flow strength, capital structure, capital expenditures, and operating margins. The fund's performance is measured against the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific ex-Japan Index. Established in the United States on January 8, 2007, it was previously known as the ING Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Aug 26, 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% (6.1%)

Basket Composition

40% 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.

34%
60%
Halal34%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal6%
Unknown60%
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE) halal to invest in?
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE) 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 Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund get a F compliance rating?
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income 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 Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund's Shariah verdict?
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income 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 Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund (IAE) 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: Aug 26, 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.