TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

TSI: Is TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. Halal?

TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$4.40

+0.46%

Market Cap: 212.8M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (TSI) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. 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.

77.7% of 5.0% limit

78% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.

The TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (TSI) operates as a closed-end, balanced mutual fund, originally established by The TCW Group, Inc. Its investment operations are directed by TCW Investment Management Company. The fund strategically allocates capital across both public equity and fixed-income markets within the United States. For its equity component, it pursues investments in growth and value stocks of companies spanning diverse sectors. The fixed-income portfolio exhibits broad diversification, encompassing mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, money market instruments, convertible securities, high-yield bonds, collateralized debt obligations (CDOs), and debt obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States Government or its associated agencies and instrumentalities. To assess its performance, the fund utilizes several benchmarks: the S&P 500 Index, the NASDAQ, and a specially constructed custom index. This bespoke benchmark incorporates the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, the Citigroup High Yield Cash Pay Index, the S&P 500 Index, and the BofA Merrill Lynch All Convertibles All Qualities. The fund was formed in the United States on January 13, 1987, and was previously known as the TCW Convertible Securities Fund, Inc.

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% (77.7%)

Basket Composition

78% 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.

78%
22%
Halal0%
Doubtful0%
Not Halal78%
Unknown22%
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (TSI) halal to invest in?
TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (TSI) 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 TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. get a F compliance rating?
TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.'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 TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc.'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 TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
TCW Strategic Income Fund, Inc. (TSI) 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.