Is PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $420M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD) 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 July 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
9.1
EPS
$1.38
Dividend Yield
1000.0%
Payout: 91.3%
Revenue
$57M

Profitability

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

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$158M
Free Cash Flow$158M
Total Assets$478M

Price & Trading

Last Close$12.82
50-Day MA$14.19
200-Day MA$14.34
Avg Volume86K
52-Week Range
$11.82
$14.79

About PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD)

CEO
Mr. Stuart Sherman Parker
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$420M
Currency
USD

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Prudential Investments LLC. The fund is co-managed by Prudential Investment Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of high yield fixed income instruments that are rated below investment grade (Ba1 or lower by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or BB+ or lower by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services). It seeks to invest in securities across all maturities, while attempting to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration of three years or less. The fund employs fundamental analysis to make its investments. It does not invest in municipal debt obligations, asset backed securities, or mortgage backed securities. PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. was formed on April 30, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. (ISD) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PGIM High Yield Bond 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 PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.'s debt ratio?

PGIM High Yield Bond 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 PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc.'s key financial metrics?

PGIM High Yield Bond Fund, Inc. has a market capitalization of $420M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.1, and revenue of $57M.

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.