ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term (UVXY) - Not Halal (Non-Compliant)
ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term (UVXY) is classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant) according to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards. This assessment is based on business activity screening and financial ratio analysis using the AAOIFI methodology.
Business Activity Screen
- Sector
- ETF
- Industry
- Exchange-Traded Fund
- Result
- Fail
- Reason
- UVXY appears to be a leveraged, inverse, or short ETF. These funds use derivatives and/or short-selling strategies which are not permissible under Shariah.
Financial Ratios
About ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term
The index seeks to offer exposure to market volatility through publicly traded futures markets and is designed to measure the implied volatility of the S&P 500 over 30 days in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term (UVXY) stock halal to invest in?
According to AAOIFI Shariah screening standards, ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term (UVXY) is currently classified as Not Halal (Non-Compliant). This is based on both business activity and financial ratio screening.
Does ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term have any interest income?
Interest income data for ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term is factored into the financial ratio screening under AAOIFI standards.
What guidelines are used to determine if UVXY stock is Shariah-compliant?
UVXY is screened using AAOIFI Standard No. 21, which involves two checks: business activity screening (ensuring the company's core business is permissible in Islam) and financial ratio screening (checking debt, interest income, and cash ratios against defined thresholds). AAOIFI is the most widely recognized standard for Islamic finance.
How often is ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term stock reviewed for Shariah compliance?
ProShares Ultra VIX Short Term 's compliance status is reviewed whenever new financial data becomes available, typically after quarterly or annual earnings reports. Market cap changes can also affect financial ratio screening results. Mizaan refreshes screening data periodically to reflect the latest filings.

