What Shariah screening methodology does HalalStockGuide use?

We apply all 5 major Shariah screening standards: AAOIFI Standard 21, Dow Jones Islamic Market Index (DJIM), MSCI Islamic, S&P Shariah, and FTSE Shariah. Each standard has different thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income ratios.

Is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) Halal?

Q: Is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) halal to invest in?

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

Q: What are FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's key financial metrics?

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND has a P/E ratio of 13.0, revenue of $46M. Market cap: $492M.

NYSE Financial Services United States $492M

✗ NOT HALAL

Confidence: 95/100

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) 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 May 2025

Standard	Debt Ratio	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

13.0

EPS

$1.03

Dividend Yield

1120.0%

Payout: 145.6%

Revenue

$46M

Profitability

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

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow	$30M
Free Cash Flow	$30M
Total Debt	$157M
Total Assets	$739M

Price & Trading

Last Close	$13.52
50-Day MA	$13.87
200-Day MA	$14.25
Avg Volume	107K
52-Week Range $12.84 $14.98

About FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY)

CEO

Mr. Orlando Purpura C.F.A., CMT

Sector

Financial Services

Industry

Asset Management

Country

United States

Exchange

NYSE

Market Cap

$492M

Currency

USD

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND (FTHY) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND 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 FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's debt ratio?

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND's key financial metrics?

FIRST TRUST HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES 2027 TERM FUND has a market capitalization of $492M, trailing P/E ratio of 13.0, and revenue of $46M.

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.