What is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's Shariah compliance score?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) has a Shariah compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F, Non-Compliant). A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

Does Vanguard Small-Cap ETF pass AAOIFI look-through screening?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) does not pass AAOIFI look-through screening. A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

How much purification is needed for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen Vanguard Small-Cap ETF for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) and 8,200+ securities. US-listed stocks and ETFs are screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21. Bursa Malaysia securities carry the Securities Commission Malaysia's official status. Coins are screened separately, under published scholarly opinion. The verdict is free, with no credit card or signup required for basic screening.

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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 17, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

Non-Compliant

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Is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Vanguard Small-Cap ETF 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 17, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VB

Basket rule

Over the limit

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

45.5% of 5.0% limit

92% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

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Vanguard Small-Cap ETF

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$284.32

Market Cap: 175.8B

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 17, 2026

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Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (45.5%)

Basket Composition

92% 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.

40%

46%

Halal40%

Doubtful6%

Not Halal46%

Unknown8%

Top Holdings

Vanguard Cmt Funds-Vanguard Market Liquidity FundNot Halal1.48%CRDOCredo Technology Group Holding LtdHalal0.54%JBLJabil IncHalal0.49%RVMDREVOLUTION Medicines IncUnder Review0.45%Astera Labs IncUnknown0.45%NTRANatera IncHalal0.44%EMEEMCOR Group IncHalal0.44%TWLOTwilio IncHalal0.38%NRGNRG Energy IncNot Halal0.37%MKS Instruments IncUnknown0.36%

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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21

Compliance History

Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) halal to invest in?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF (VB) is rated Not Halal by holdings look-through. Each holding is screened individually under AAOIFI Standard 21 and the result is weighed. A fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

Why did Vanguard Small-Cap ETF get a F compliance rating?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's grade of F (Non-Compliant) reflects the weighted result of its holdings, not one company's ratios: debt and deposit ratios do not describe a fund.

What could change Vanguard Small-Cap ETF's Shariah verdict?

Vanguard Small-Cap 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 Vanguard Small-Cap ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?

Vanguard Small-Cap ETF is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 17, 2026.

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.