Is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $285M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

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

P/E Ratio
4.0
EPS
$4.15
Dividend Yield
157.0%
Payout: 6.3%
Revenue
$71M

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Total Assets$331M

Price & Trading

Last Close$16.80
50-Day MA$17.90
200-Day MA$16.25
Avg Volume43K
52-Week Range
$11.41
$18.93

About Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF)

CEO
Mr. Kar Heng Cheung
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$285M
Currency
USD

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Inc. It is co-managed by Morgan Stanley Investment Management Company. The fund invests in the public equity markets of China. It seeks to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in the growth stocks of companies. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up stock picking approach to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Morgan Stanley Capital International China A Share Index. Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. was formed on July 6, 2006 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. (CAF) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. 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 Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.'s debt ratio?

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund, Inc. has a market capitalization of $285M, trailing P/E ratio of 4.0, and revenue of $71M.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.