Is PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) 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 | 91.6% | |
| Net Margin | 96.1% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 11.7% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.5% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $29M |
| Free Cash Flow | $29M |
| Total Debt | $118M |
| Debt-to-Equity | 31.0 |
| Current Ratio | 0.1 |
| Total Assets | $828M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $6.67 |
| 50-Day MA | $7.21 |
| 200-Day MA | $7.41 |
| Avg Volume | 512K |
| Beta | 0.6 |
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52-Week Range
$6.26
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About PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN)
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II is a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors Fund Management LLC. It is co-managed by Pacific Investment Management Company LLC. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. It invests in securities of companies operating across the diversified sectors. The fund invests in floating-rate debt instruments primarily high-yield senior floating-rate loans. It employs fundamental analysis with top-down approach to create its portfolio. The fund conducts an in-house research to make its investments. It was formerly known as PIMCO Floating Rate Strategy Fund. PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II was formed on June 30, 2004 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II (PFN) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II 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 II's debt ratio?
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II'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 II's key financial metrics?
PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II has a market capitalization of $641M, trailing P/E ratio of 12.6, and revenue of $92M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 96.1%. Return on equity stands at 11.7%.
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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