AGQ
Quality Rating
AGQ is a leveraged exchange-traded fund (ETF) that seeks daily investment results corresponding to twice (200%) the daily performance of the Bloomberg Silver Subindex. As a derivative-based product, it raises significant Shariah compliance concerns related to gharar (uncertainty), maysir (gambling), and potential riba (interest) in its leverage mechanisms. This report assesses its compliance across financial ratios, business activities, indices, and multi-perspective views, concluding non-compliance primarily due to its structure rather than the underlying silver commodity, which is halal.
Purification Required
Minimal purification needed for dividend income
Index Inclusion
Included in 4 major Shariah indexes
Key Compliance Considerations
- Use of derivatives and futures contracts introducing gharar and maysir
- Leveraged structure potentially involving riba through swap agreements
- Exclusion from all major Shariah-compliant indices due to speculative nature
Debt Ratio
0.0%
Liquidity Ratio
0.0%
Interest Income Ratio
0.0%
Purification
0.00%