What is Barings Participation Investors's Shariah compliance score?

Barings Participation Investors's (MPV) compliance score is being calculated. Check HalalScreener.app for the latest AAOIFI screening results.

Does Barings Participation Investors pass AAOIFI screening?

Barings Participation Investors (MPV) does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening. AAOIFI requires: (1) no primary involvement in prohibited activities like alcohol, gambling, or conventional banking, (2) debt-to-market-cap below 30% (MPV: 0.0%), (3) interest-bearing deposits below 30%, and (4) prohibited income below 5%. HalalScreener provides free AAOIFI screening for 6,200+ stocks at halalscreener.app.

How much purification is needed for Barings Participation Investors stock?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the exact percentage and amount for Barings Participation Investors (MPV) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen Barings Participation Investors for Shariah compliance for free?

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MPV: Is Barings Participation Investors Halal?

Barings Participation Investors

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$15.70

-1.57%

Market Cap: 169.1M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Barings Participation Investors (MPV) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Barings Participation Investors 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.

95.3% of 5.0% limit

95% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Barings Participation Investors

Barings Participation Investors is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Barings LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It primarily invests in below-investment grade, long-term corporate debt obligations which are directly purchased from its issuers. The fund also seeks to invest in warrants, conversion rights, or other equity related instruments. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against Standard and Poor’s Industrials Composite, Russell 2000 Index, Lehman Brothers U.S. High Yield Index, and Lehman Brothers Intermediate U.S. Credit Index. The fund was formerly known as Babson Capital Participation Investors. Barings Participation Investors was formed on April 7, 1988 and is domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

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% (95.3%)

Basket Composition

95% 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.

95%

Halal0%

Doubtful0%

Not Halal95%

Unknown5%

Top Holdings

MADISON IAQ LLCNot Halal7.15%STACKLINENot Halal1.27%HEARTLAND VETERINARY PTR LLCNot Halal1.02%RPX CORPORATIONNot Halal0.99%Kid Distro Holdings LLCNot Halal0.92%CLOUD SOFTWARE GRP INCNot Halal0.80%BITLY INCNot Halal0.74%EMPOWER BRANDS FRANCHISING LLCNot Halal0.74%W50 Holdings LLCNot Halal0.73%U.S. Legal Support, Inc.Not Halal0.73%

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barings Participation Investors (MPV) halal to invest in?

Barings Participation Investors (MPV) 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 Barings Participation Investors get a F compliance rating?

Barings Participation Investors'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 Barings Participation Investors's Shariah verdict?

Barings Participation Investors'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 Barings Participation Investors re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Barings Participation Investors (MPV) 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.