Is Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $169M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) 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 February 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

P/E Ratio
24.3
EPS
$0.61
Dividend Yield
539.0%
Payout: 141.5%
P/B Ratio
0.9
Revenue
$14M
Growth: -1.9%
Beta
0.4
Low volatility
Current Ratio
2.2

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 90.2%
Net Margin 64.8%
Return on Equity (ROE) 3.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 3.2%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio2.2
Total Assets$198M

Price & Trading

Last Close$14.84
50-Day MA$15.27
200-Day MA$15.48
Avg Volume59K
Beta0.4
52-Week Range
$14.33
$15.98

About Invesco Bond Fund (VBF)

CEO
Mr. Colin D. Meadows J.D.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$169M
Currency
USD

Invesco Bond Fund is a close ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Invesco Ltd. The fund is co-managed by Invesco Advisers, Inc, INVESCO Asset Management (Japan) Limited, INVESCO Asset Management Deutschland GmbH, INVESCO Asset Management Limited, Invesco Hong Kong Limited, INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc., and Invesco Canada Ltd. It invests in fixed income markets. The fund primarily invests in fixed-rate investment-grade corporate bonds. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Baa U.S. Corporate Bond Index. It was formerly known as Invesco Van Kampen Bond Fund. Invesco Bond Fund was formed in 1970 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Invesco Bond Fund (VBF) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Invesco Bond 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 Invesco Bond Fund's debt ratio?

Invesco Bond 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 Invesco Bond Fund's key financial metrics?

Invesco Bond Fund has a market capitalization of $169M, trailing P/E ratio of 24.3, and revenue of $14M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of 64.8%. Return on equity stands at 3.7%.

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.

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.