Principal Real Estate Income Fund

PGZ: Is Principal Real Estate Income Fund Halal?

Principal Real Estate Income Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$9.96

+0.30%

Market Cap: 66.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Principal Real Estate 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.

80.6% of 5.0% limit

88% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Principal Real Estate Income Fund

The Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) operates as a closed-end, balanced mutual fund, managed by ALPS Advisers, Inc., with Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC acting as co-manager. This fund primarily allocates capital to public equity and fixed-income securities within the United States. Its portfolio specifically targets commercial mortgage-backed securities, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and analogous entities, favoring value-oriented companies. To enhance its investment strategies, the fund employs a variety of financial derivatives, including credit default swaps, interest rate swaps, caps, floors, collars, currency futures and forwards, rate forwards, and interest rate futures. Its investment methodology is rooted in fundamental analysis, integrating both top-down macroeconomic perspectives and bottom-up security selection. This analytical framework assesses factors such as the broader economic outlook, the real estate cycle, core real estate fundamentals, and makes tactical allocation adjustments based on ongoing market valuations, quantitative analysis, and technical indicators. The fund was established on August 31, 2012, and is domiciled 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% (80.6%)
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) halal to invest in?
Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) 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 Principal Real Estate Income Fund get a F compliance rating?
Principal Real Estate 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 Principal Real Estate Income Fund's Shariah verdict?
Principal Real Estate 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 Principal Real Estate Income Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Principal Real Estate Income Fund (PGZ) 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.