Is Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $82M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI) 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 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

P/E Ratio
9.8
EPS
$0.74
Dividend Yield
1324.0%
Payout: 129.7%
Revenue
$9M

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$14M
Free Cash Flow$14M
Total Debt$39M
Total Assets$134M

Price & Trading

Last Close$7.34
50-Day MA$7.75
200-Day MA$7.84
Avg Volume44K
52-Week Range
$7.00
$8.09

About Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI)

CEO
Mr. George Robert Aylward Jr., CPA
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$82M
Currency
USD

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed ended fixed income mutual fund launched by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. The fund is co-managed by Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. and Newfleet Asset Management, LLC. It invests in fixed income markets across the globe. The fund invests in both investment grade and high yield debt instruments issued by the government, corporate, bank loans, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, taxable municipal bonds, and tax-exempt municipal bonds. It invests in securities with average duration which varies within three years (plus or minus) of the duration of the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a top-down and bottom-up stock picking approach while focusing on factors such as yield and spreads, supply and demand, investment environment, sector fundamentals, assessment of credit risk, company management, issue structure, technical market conditions, and valuations to create its portfolio. It seeks to benchmark the performance of its portfolio against the Barclays Global Aggregate Bond Index. The fund was formerly known as Virtus-Newfleet Global Multi-Sector Income Fund. Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund was formed on February 23, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund (VGI) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income 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 Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund's debt ratio?

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income 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 Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund's key financial metrics?

Virtus Global Multi-Sector Income Fund has a market capitalization of $82M, trailing P/E ratio of 9.8, and revenue of $9M.

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.