Is Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $240M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) 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
5.2
EPS
$2.70
Dividend Yield
962.0%
Payout: 47.4%
Revenue
$57M

Profitability

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

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Total Assets$259M

Price & Trading

Last Close$14.45
50-Day MA$15.61
200-Day MA$15.62
Avg Volume47K
52-Week Range
$12.51
$16.31

About Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE)

CEO
Dr. Cary M. Maguire Ph.D.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$240M
Currency
USD

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by Nuveen Investments Inc. The fund is co-managed by Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, Nuveen Asset Management, LLC, and INTECH Investment Management. It invests in the public equity markets of the United States. The fund also invests some portion of its portfolio in derivatives using futures and options. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of large-cap companies with market capitalization within the range of S&P 500 Index. The fund employs quantitative analysis to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P 500 Index. Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund was formed on March 23, 2007 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund (JCE) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Nuveen Core Equity Alpha 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 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's debt ratio?

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha 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 Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund's key financial metrics?

Nuveen Core Equity Alpha Fund has a market capitalization of $240M, trailing P/E ratio of 5.2, 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.