Is HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (HFRO) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $305M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (HFRO) 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

EPS
$-0.50
Dividend Yield
838.0%
Payout: 210.0%
Revenue
-$24M

Profitability

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

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$80M
Free Cash Flow$80M
Total Assets$933M

Price & Trading

Last Close$5.62
50-Day MA$6.12
200-Day MA$6.02
Avg Volume136K
52-Week Range
$4.24
$6.83

About HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (HFRO)

CEO
Mr. Brian Dale Mitts CPA
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$305M
Currency
USD

Highland Funds I - Highland Opportunities and Income Fund is a close-ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Highland Capital Management, L.P. It is managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. The fund invests in fixed income markets of countries across the globe. It primarily invests in floating rate loans and other securities deemed to be floating rate investments, with an emphasis on adjustable rate senior loans to corporations and partnerships. The fund seeks to invest in below investment grade securities. It also invests through derivatives. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Credit Suisse Leveraged Loan Index. It was formerly known as Highland Funds I - Highland Income Fund. Highland Funds I - Highland Opportunities and Income Fund was formed on January 13, 2000 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND (HFRO) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME 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 HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND's debt ratio?

HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME 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 HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND's key financial metrics?

HIGHLAND OPPORTUNITIES & INCOME FUND has a market capitalization of $305M, and revenue of -$24M.

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.