Is BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST (BLW) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 90.9% | |
| Net Margin | 77.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.9% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 4.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $65M |
| Free Cash Flow | $65M |
| Total Debt | $291M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 53.8 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $852M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $12.50 |
| 50-Day MA | $13.48 |
| 200-Day MA | $13.85 |
| Avg Volume | 101K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$12.16
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About BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST (BLW)
BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. It is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The fund invests in fixed income securities of the United States. It invests in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in investment grade corporate bonds, mortgage-related securities, asset-backed securities, US Government and agency securities, and senior, secured floating rate loans. It has an average portfolio duration of less than five years. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Lehman Brothers U.S. Aggregate Index. BlackRock Limited Duration Income Trust was formed on July 31, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST (BLW) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST's debt ratio?
BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST's key financial metrics?
BLACKROCK Ltd DURATION INCOME TRUST has a market capitalization of $476M, trailing P/E ratio of 10.0, and revenue of $48M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 77.6%. Return on equity stands at 8.9%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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