Virtus Convertible & Income Fund

NCV: Is Virtus Convertible & Income Fund Halal?

Virtus Convertible & Income Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$17.20

+1.24%

Market Cap: 388.6M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Jul 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Virtus Convertible & 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.

142.2% of 5.0% limit

100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Virtus Convertible & Income Fund

The Virtus Convertible & Income Fund, previously known as AGIC Convertible & Income Fund, is a U.S.-domiciled, closed-end mutual fund specializing in fixed-income investments. Launched and primarily overseen by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC, with Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC serving as co-manager, this fund was established on March 31, 2003. Its investment strategy concentrates on the fixed-income markets within the United States, predominantly allocating capital to convertible securities and non-convertible high-yield bonds that are rated below investment grade. The fund aims for a diverse maturity profile, maintaining a weighted average maturity for its holdings typically ranging from five to ten years. Portfolio construction is driven by fundamental analysis and a bottom-up security selection approach, supported by proprietary models and in-house research capabilities.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 15, 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% (142.2%)

Basket Composition

100% 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.

142%
Halal3%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal142%
Unknown0%

Compliance History

  1. Not Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Under Review

    until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) halal to invest in?
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) 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 Virtus Convertible & Income Fund get a F compliance rating?
Virtus Convertible & 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 Virtus Convertible & Income Fund's Shariah verdict?
Virtus Convertible & 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 Virtus Convertible & Income Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Virtus Convertible & Income Fund (NCV) 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: Jul 15, 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.