Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

WIA: Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund Halal?

Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$7.97

+0.50%

Market Cap: 185.9M

Compliance Status

Not Halal

Screened on Aug 26, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

F

Non-Compliant

0Score

Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund 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.

99.6% of 5.0% limit

100% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

About Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund

The Western Asset/Claymore Inflation-Linked Securities & Income Fund operates as a specialized closed-end investment vehicle concentrating on fixed income. Established by Guggenheim Partners, LLC, its oversight is a collaborative effort among several Western Asset Management entities: Western Asset Management Company, Western Asset Management Company Limited, Western Asset Management Company Ltd., and Western Asset Management Company Pte. Ltd. This fund strategically invests in debt markets across the globe, primarily targeting investment-grade, inflation-protected securities such as U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS), corporate bonds, and mortgage-backed securities. It aims to maintain an average portfolio maturity within a range of zero to 15 years. The fund measures its performance against the Barclays U.S. Government Inflation-Linked 1-10 Year Index and the Barclays U.S. Government Inflation-Linked All Maturities Index. Founded on September 25, 2003, the fund is domiciled in the United States.

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% (99.6%)
Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) halal to invest in?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) 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 Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund get a F compliance rating?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund'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 Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund's Shariah verdict?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund'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 Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Income Fund (WIA) 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.