Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Nuveen Global High 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 Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/JGH
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Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
99% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
JGH: Is Nuveen Global High Income Fund Halal?
Nuveen Global High Income Fund
$11.31
Market Cap: 262.1M
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About Nuveen Global High Income Fund
The Nuveen Global High Income Fund (JGH) is a closed-end investment fund focused on fixed income, initiated by Nuveen Investments, Inc. It is jointly managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC and Nuveen Asset Management, LLC. This fund allocates capital to debt markets around the world, with a primary focus on U.S. and non-U.S. high-yield bonds from both established and developing economies. Its portfolio also includes corporate debt, U.S. and international government debt instruments, mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, preferred stock, secured and unsecured loans, and convertible debt. The fund specifically targets sub-investment grade securities, typically rated BB/Ba or lower. Employing a diverse global high-income strategy, it builds its holdings by combining various high-yield and income-generating assets from different global regions, across the capital structure, and throughout the credit spectrum. Its performance is measured against the Barclays Global High Yield Index. Established on August 5, 2014, the fund is based in the United States.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
Shariah Compliance Status
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- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (99.2%)
Basket Composition
99% 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
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since Aug 2026
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until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Under Review
until the change above
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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.