VanEck Semiconductor ETF

SMH: Is VanEck Semiconductor ETF Halal?

VanEck Semiconductor ETF

NASDAQETFUS

$556.53

-0.46%

Market Cap: 67.0B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

87Score

Is VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, VanEck Semiconductor ETF passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 87/100 (Grade: A).

Basket rule

Well clear of the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

2.4% of 5.0% limit

99% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 17, 2026

Basket Composition

99% 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.

96%
Halal96%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal2%
Unknown2%

Compliance History

  1. Halalnow

    since Jun 2026

  2. Not Halal

    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 VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did VanEck Semiconductor ETF get a A compliance rating?
VanEck Semiconductor ETF'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 VanEck Semiconductor ETF's Shariah verdict?
VanEck Semiconductor ETF'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 VanEck Semiconductor ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?
VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH) 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 17, 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.