Why We Filed a Shareholder Proposal at Cisco Systems
At Azzad, being a shareholder isn’t just about owning a piece of a company. It’s about using that ownership stake to ask good questions and push for better disclosure when it matters. This summer, we did exactly that with Cisco Systems, Inc. What We Did On June 17, 2026, Azzad submitted a formal shareholder proposal […]
How to ask your employer for halal 401(K) investment options
One of the first decisions you’ll need to make after accepting a job offer is deciding how you’ll invest your employer plan. These plans are generally funded with pre-tax money and, in many cases, your employer will match your contributions. That’s essentially free money. But most plan providers will offer you a limited menu of […]
Azzad Named to PSN Top Guns List of Best Performing Strategies for Q2 2026
Quarterly PSN Top Guns List published by YCharts identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. Falls Church, Virginia – September 3, 2026 – Azzad Asset Management announced today it has been named to the PSN Top Guns List of best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies for Q2 2026. […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 31, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Markets notched a solid gain over a shortened trading week as investors cheered ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.77 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 2.12 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.97 percent. Q2 Ends with Fireworks Stocks opened higher to […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 24, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks declined last week as global investors fretted about oil-supply-induced inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 1.43 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index slid 2.05 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.85 percent. Bond Yields Up, Stocks Under Pressure Bond yields spiked at the start of the week, putting a […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 17, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks were mixed over a sleepy summer week, as cooling inflation lifted markets while sluggish retail sales nipped at investor sentiment. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 0.36 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index edged up 0.14 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 0.56 percent. Third Straight for S&P 500 Stocks […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 10, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks bolted ahead last week as investors cheered the last big week of Q2 corporate reports and a Friday jobs update that put the spotlight on the Fed’s next move with short-term rates. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 3.57 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index gained 5.19 percent. The Dow Jones […]
Investing With a Voice: Shareholder Advocacy Efforts at Azzad Asset Management
Investing has never been just about returns at Azzad. It’s also about responsibility to our clients, to the companies in our portfolios, and to the ethical principles that guide our work. Shareholder advocacy is where that philosophy becomes action: we use the leverage that comes with being an investor to push companies toward greater transparency, […]
Weekly Market Recap – August 3, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks pushed through another volatile summer week as diverging Q2 corporate reports and the Fed’s rate decision whipsawed prices. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.05 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index advanced 1.59 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 1.04 percent. Tech Stocks Steal Spotlight Chip stocks were under pressure […]
Trump Accounts and the Halal Question: What Muslim Families Need to Know
Trump Accounts have sparked plenty of conversation in Muslim communities, much of it focused on the name rather than the finances. But from an Islamic perspective, what matters isn’t the label. It’s how the account works: who owns it, who controls it, where the money goes, and what alternatives exist. A government program isn’t automatically […]
