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Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Oct 19, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

F

Non-Compliant

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Is Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Vanguard Real Estate 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 Real Estate ETF (VNQ) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 19, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VNQ

Basket rule

Over the limit

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

47.6% of 5.0% limit

79% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

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Vanguard Real Estate ETF

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$91.76

Market Cap: 66.4B

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Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 19, 2026

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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% (47.6%)

Basket Composition

79% 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.

20%
11%
48%
21%
Halal20%
Doubtful11%
Not Halal48%
Unknown21%

Top Holdings

Vanguard Real Estate II Index FundUnknown14.46%WELLWelltower IncHalal8.49%PLDPrologis IncDoubtful7.00%EQIXEquinix IncHalal5.22%AMTAmerican Tower CorpNot Halal4.19%SPGSimon Property Group IncNot Halal3.87%DLRDigital Realty Trust IncDoubtful3.36%ORealty Income CorpNot Halal3.07%PSAPublic StorageUnder Review2.82%VTRVentas IncNot Halal2.31%
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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 Real Estate ETF (VNQ) halal to invest in?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ) 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 Real Estate ETF get a F compliance rating?
Vanguard Real Estate 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 Real Estate ETF's Shariah verdict?
Vanguard Real Estate 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 Real Estate ETF re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Vanguard Real Estate ETF is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 19, 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.