VYMI: Is Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF Halal?
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
$100.49
Market Cap: 19.8B
Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Sep 28, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through
Non-Compliant
Is Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) halal? Not Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, Vanguard International High Dividend Yield 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 International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Sep 28, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/VYMI
Basket rule
Over the limitAn ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.
42% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.
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About Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
This ETF is designed to mirror the financial performance of the FTSE All-World ex US High Dividend Yield Index. It offers an effortless avenue for investors to access a portfolio of non-U.S. stocks, specifically those projected to deliver substantial dividend income. The fund operates under a passive management structure, employing a strategic sampling methodology.
Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management - Income
Shariah Compliance Status
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Business Activity Screen
FailedChecks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)
- Basket-weighted haram holdings exceed 5% (26.4%)
Basket Composition
42% 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 Halal, unchanged since Aug 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since Aug 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.