Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust

PIM: Is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust Halal?

Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$3.17

+0.63%

Market Cap: 152.7M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust 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.

91.2% of 5.0% limit

91% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust

Established in the United States on April 29, 1988, Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust operates as a closed-end mutual fund dedicated to fixed-income investments. The fund is primarily overseen by Putnam Investment Management, LLC, with co-management responsibilities held by Putnam Investments Limited. It strategically allocates capital within the U.S. fixed income markets, specifically targeting bonds issued by diverse companies across various sectors. The performance of its portfolio is measured against the Barclays Capital Government/Credit Bond Index.

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% (91.2%)

Basket Composition

91% 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.

91%
9%
Halal0%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal91%
Unknown9%
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) halal to invest in?
Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) 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 Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust get a F compliance rating?
Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust'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 Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust's Shariah verdict?
Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust'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 Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Franklin Master Intermediate Income Trust (PIM) 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.