Tax Prep vs. Tax Strategy: The Difference Matters More Than You Think
Key Takeaways Why Think About Taxes Beyond Filing Your Return? Filing your tax return reports what has already happened, while managing taxes effectively means looking forward and making decisions that can influence future outcomes. Wednesday, April 15, 2026, should be a date we all have marked on our calendars; however, the real opportunity lies in […]
Should Investors Reallocate Portfolios During Geopolitical Crises?
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have prompted many investors to reconsider their portfolios. You may be one of them. And that’s understandable. Geopolitical conflicts can influence energy supply, commodity prices, shipping costs, defense spending, and overall market sentiment. Yet history suggests that abandoning stocks in response to geopolitical fear has rarely been the […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 9, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks fell last week as investors assessed the implications of a fresh Middle East conflict while digesting mixed reports on the jobs market. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 2.02 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index slid 1.24 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 3.05 percent. Middle East Conflict Stocks opened […]
Financial Transparency in Marriage: An Islamic Perspective
Marriage and money: two topics that can either strengthen or strain a relationship. While many couples believe they have a clear understanding of each other’s finances, the reality is often quite different. Despite nearly 90% of couples claiming they communicate well about money and 94% saying they are open and transparent with their partner’s finances, […]
Volatility strikes back
If you’re a little taken aback by the whipsaws in markets lately, you’re not alone. Though jarring, what we’re experiencing is perfectly normal. Keeping your cool can be hard to do when the market goes on one of its wild roller-coaster rides. It’s useful to have strategies in place that prepare you both financially and […]
Azzad Wise Capital Fund Wins 2025 Lipper Fund Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FALLS CHURCH, Va. – March 14, 2025 – The Azzad Wise Capital Fund (NASDAQ: WISEX), the first halal fixed-income mutual fund in the United States, has been awarded the 2025 Lipper Fund Award for Best 5-Year International Income Fund. This is the fourth time the Fund has received this award, and the […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 2, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks fell last week amid concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) and a warmer-than-expected reading of wholesale inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.44 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index declined 0.95 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1.27 percent. AI Disruption Markets began the week under pressure as investors’ fears of […]
Handling market volatility
Conventional wisdom says that what goes up must come down. But even if you view market volatility as a normal occurrence, it can be tough to handle when your money is at stake. Though there’s no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help. Don’t […]
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Weekly Market Recap – February 24, 2026
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks ended a choppy four-session run in the green, with tech-led momentum earlier in the week prevailing over news of a slowing economy, sticky inflation, and geopolitical tensions. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 1.07 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rallied 1.51 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average inched up 0.25 […]
