Is MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST (MGF) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from November 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
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 100.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 80.5% | |
| Net Margin | 125.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 5.1% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $106M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $2.93 |
| 50-Day MA | $2.99 |
| 200-Day MA | $3.06 |
| Avg Volume | 80K |
| Beta | 0.4 |
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52-Week Range
$2.90
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About MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST (MGF)
MFS Government Markets Income Trust is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Massachusetts Financial Services Company. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of United States. It primarily invests in investment grade debt instruments. The fund also invests in mortgage backed, U.S. government agencies, international sovereigns, U.S. treasuries, cash and other net assets, emerging markets debt, high grade corporates, and residential mortgage backed securities. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index. MFS Government Markets Income Trust was formed in May 28, 1987 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST (MGF) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME 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 MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST's debt ratio?
MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME 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 MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST's key financial metrics?
MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST has a market capitalization of $95M, trailing P/E ratio of 18.2, and revenue of $6M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 125.6%. Return on equity stands at 5.1%.
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.
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