Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (TDF) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. 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 Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (TDF) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/TDF
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
24% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
TDF: Is Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. Halal?
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc.
$9.39
Market Cap: 235.5M
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About Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc.
The Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. is an actively managed, U.S.-domiciled closed-end equity fund that commenced operations on September 20, 1994. Established by Franklin Resources, Inc. and overseen by Templeton Asset Management Ltd., its primary objective is to invest in publicly traded Chinese companies. The fund primarily targets value stocks across a wide array of industries. Its portfolio is built upon rigorous fundamental analysis, evaluating criteria such as growth potential, competitive advantage in global export markets, technological capabilities, research and development initiatives, operational efficiency, labor and raw material expenditures, profit margins, return on investment, capital adequacy, the regulatory landscape, and management quality.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management
Shariah Compliance Status
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FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (20.1%)
Basket Composition
24% 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 Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Under Review
until the change above
Not Halal
until the change above
Under Review
until the change above
Tracked since May 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.