Is PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND (PFL) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from June 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 | 90.7% | |
| Net Margin | 90.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 9.8% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.3% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $19M |
| Free Cash Flow | $19M |
| Total Debt | $49M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 8.6 |
| Current Ratio | 0.4 |
| Total Assets | $423M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $7.72 |
| 50-Day MA | $8.27 |
| 200-Day MA | $8.39 |
| Avg Volume | 226K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$7.11
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About PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND (PFL)
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. The fund is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in a diversified portfolio of floating rate debt instruments with an average duration of around three years. It employs fundamental analysis with top-down approach to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as PIMCO Floating Rate Income Fund. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund was formed on June 19, 2003 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND (PFL) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY 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 PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND's debt ratio?
PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY 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 PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND's key financial metrics?
PIMCO INCOME STRATEGY FUND has a market capitalization of $372M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.8, and revenue of $47M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 90.6%. Return on equity stands at 9.8%.
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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