Is Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $114M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ) 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 2024

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
5.0
EPS
$2.97
Dividend Yield
566.0%
Payout: 23.2%
Revenue
$8M

Profitability

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

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$8M
Free Cash Flow$8M
Total Debt$17,005
Total Assets$132M

Price & Trading

Last Close$15.14
50-Day MA$15.82
200-Day MA$14.51
Avg Volume10K
52-Week Range
$10.50
$16.80

About Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ)

CEO
Mr. John Chester Ball
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$114M
Currency
USD

The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by GAMCO Investors, Inc. The fund is managed by Gabelli Funds, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies that are operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in value stocks of small and mid-cap companies with a market capitalization of $12 billion or less. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI World SMID Cap Index. The Gabelli Global Small and Mid Cap Value Trust was formed on August 19, 2013 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust (GGZ) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value 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 Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust's debt ratio?

Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value 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 Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust's key financial metrics?

Gabelli Global Small & Mid Cap Value Trust has a market capitalization of $114M, trailing P/E ratio of 5.0, and revenue of $8M.

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.