Is abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from September 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 | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | |
| Net Margin | 0.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $34M |
| Free Cash Flow | $34M |
| Total Debt | $121M |
| Total Assets | $637M |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $11.79 |
| 50-Day MA | $12.44 |
| 200-Day MA | $12.03 |
| Avg Volume | 166K |
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52-Week Range
$9.80
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About abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW)
Abrdn World Healthcare Fund is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by abrdn Inc. The fund invests in public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the healthcare sector. For its fixed income portion, the fund primarily invests in corporate debt securities. Abrdn World Healthcare Fund was formed on June 26, 2015 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is abrdn World Healthcare Fund (THW) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), abrdn World Healthcare 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 abrdn World Healthcare Fund's debt ratio?
abrdn World Healthcare 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 abrdn World Healthcare Fund's key financial metrics?
abrdn World Healthcare Fund has a market capitalization of $458M, trailing P/E ratio of 8.5, and revenue of $56M.
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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