Don’t be a DIY investor
Are you a DIY investor? Do-it-yourself (DIY) investors are always on the lookout for stock tips and asking their financial advisor to make lots of moves into and out of the stock market. And even though they have a professional financial advisor, they likely have another account on the side that they use to make […]
How to take advantage of long-term capital gains rates
Did you know that you or your heirs might be eligible for a 0% rate on long-term capital gains and dividends? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) signed into law late last year kept the three federal income tax rates on long-term gains (0%, 15%, and 20%). But unlike the old rules, these rates […]
Financial Advisor Magazine names Azzad in 2018 RIA Survey and Ranking
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (July 25, 2018) – Azzad Asset Management has been named in Financial Advisor magazine’s 2018 RIA Ranking. The report is an annual survey that ranks registered investment advisors (RIAs) based on percentage growth in assets from the previous calendar year and is the premier industry ranking of independent RIA growth. FA’s RIA […]
Time to max out your 401(k)
Only 13% of retirement savers maxed out their 401(k) contributions last year. Were you one of them? One great thing about saving for retirement in a 401(k) compared to an IRA is that you can contribute much more to the 401(k) account, regardless of your age. This year, you can contribute up to $18,500 if […]
Why stocks still look cheaper than bonds
Recent U.S. equity market weakness and volatility likely has some investors wondering if they should cut their exposure to stocks in favor of fixed income/bonds. But by at least one metric, such a move could be premature. Stocks remain inexpensive relative to bonds, and while the premium they offer has been steadily dropping for years, […]
Portfolio Manager Spotlight: Tributary Capital Management
Omaha, Nebraska is famous for being the home of one of the world’s most renowned investors, Warren Buffett. Indeed, the Oracle of Omaha, as he’s known, put the city on the map in the 1980s, causing bigger and more popular financial hubs like New York City and Chicago to sit up and take notice. These […]
Naming someone other than your spouse as the beneficiary for your IRA
Naming a beneficiary for your traditional IRA or employer-sponsored retirement plan may be one of the most important financial decisions you ever make. The beneficiary (or beneficiaries) you name will receive the funds remaining in your IRA or plan after you die, so consider your loved ones’ future needs. However, choosing the right beneficiary is […]
Investors really should care about immigration. Do you?
Why for-profit immigration detention facilities need to be excluded from socially responsible portfolios If you’re anything like me, you’ve watched with heartbreak the countless images flooding the news these days of asylum seekers in cages and children separated from their parents. You may have also wondered what you can do, short of heading to the […]
Azzad Client Portal Tutorial
A quick tutorial of the Azzad Client Portal – your one stop for performance, reports, and more.
Active management shines in a time of indexing
Passive management, or buying stocks that track an index, has caught on over the last several years. But changes in the economy and markets have made it easier for active managers to now show their worth, too. Active managers, those who pick stocks with the intent to beat an index and not just match its […]
