Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.

LGI: Is Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. Halal?

Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$18.65

+0.38%

Market Cap: 242.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (LGI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. 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.

25.3% of 5.0% limit

82% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.

Managed by Lazard Asset Management LLC, the Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end, balanced mutual fund. Its investment mandate spans public equity and fixed income securities across global markets. A significant portion of its equity holdings consists of shares from large-capitalization companies, specifically those exceeding a $5 billion market value. For its fixed income allocation, the fund targets short-duration market forward currency contracts and various other market-based debt instruments. Portfolio construction relies on a combination of its global equity and emerging income strategies, employing fundamental analysis and a bottom-up stock-picking methodology. In evaluating individual securities, the management team assesses numerous criteria, including a company's financial health, cash flow generation, balance sheet robustness, return consistency, management caliber, competitive standing, susceptibility to economic and market fluctuations, profit margins, sales trajectories, brand recognition, geographic exposure, and the broader macroeconomic climate. Its portfolio performance is measured against the MSCI World Index. Established on January 27, 2004, the Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. is based in the United States.

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% (25.3%)

Basket Composition

82% 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.

55%
25%
19%
Halal55%
Doubtful1%
Not Halal25%
Unknown19%
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (LGI) halal to invest in?
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (LGI) 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 Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.'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 Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc.'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 Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Lazard Global Total Return and Income Fund, Inc. (LGI) 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.