Is Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $627M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO) 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

EPS
$-0.58
Dividend Yield
806.0%
Payout: 195.0%
P/B Ratio
1.0
Revenue
$24M
Growth: 1.7%
Beta
0.7
Low volatility
Current Ratio
1.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin 88.5%
Net Margin -73.4%
Return on Equity (ROE) -5.7%
Return on Assets (ROA) 2.6%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$91M
Free Cash Flow$91M
Total Debt$76M
Debt-to-Equity71.2
Current Ratio1.8
Total Assets$1.1B

Price & Trading

Last Close$9.34
50-Day MA$9.78
200-Day MA$9.52
Avg Volume228K
Beta0.7
52-Week Range
$8.81
$10.10

About Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO)

CEO
Mr. Colin D. Meadows J.D.
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$627M
Currency
USD

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust is a closed 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 Canada Ltd., Invesco Hong Kong Limited, and INVESCO Senior Secured Management, Inc. It invests in the fixed income markets of the United States. The fund primarily invests in investment grade municipal securities which include municipal bonds, municipal notes, municipal commercial paper, and lease obligations. It employs fundamental analysis with bottom-up security selection approach to create its portfolio. The fund was formerly known as Invesco Van Kampen Municipal Opportunity Trust. Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust was formed on April 24, 1992 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust (VMO) halal to invest in?

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

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust'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 Municipal Opportunity Trust's key financial metrics?

Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust has a market capitalization of $627M, and revenue of $24M. The company maintains a gross margin of 100.0% and a net margin of -73.4%. Return on equity stands at -5.7%.

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.