Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 9, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is High Income Securities Fund (PCF) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, High Income Securities 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 High Income Securities Fund (PCF) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 9, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/PCF
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
53% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
PCF: Is High Income Securities Fund Halal?
High Income Securities Fund
$5.04
Market Cap: 94.3M
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About High Income Securities Fund
The High Income Securities Fund, a closed-ended mutual fund designed to provide balanced income, was originally established and is currently overseen by Putnam Investment Management, LLC. Putnam Investments Limited also serves as a co-manager for the fund. Its investment strategy concentrates on the fixed income markets within the United States. Additionally, the fund diversifies its portfolio by acquiring equity stakes in businesses operating across numerous industries, with a particular emphasis on both convertible bonds and convertible preferred stocks. To evaluate its performance, the fund utilizes a blended benchmark, consisting of 50% JPMorgan Developed High Yield Index and 50% BofA Merrill Lynch AllConvertibles Speculative Quality Index. This fund, which is domiciled in the United States and commenced operations on July 9, 1987, was previously known as the Putnam High Income Securities Fund.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
Shariah Compliance Status
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- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (51.7%)
Basket Composition
53% 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
Not Halal, unchanged since Sep 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Sep 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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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.