Azzad Wise Capital Fund increases social impact with trade finance investments
(FALLS CHURCH, Va., February 23, 2016) – Azzad Asset Management today announced that it has further magnified the social impact of its flagship mutual fund by adding investments in ethical trade finance deals. These investments may provide returns for investors while helping underserved populations in Asia and Africa obtain reasonable financing to grow businesses and […]
Don’t break up the big banks. Give Islamic banking a try.
Recently appointed Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari stunned the banking industry after a recent speech in which he advocated breaking up “too big to fail” banks. In remarks at the Brookings Institution in mid-February, Kashkari said the “biggest banks are still too big to fail and continue to pose a significant, ongoing risk to […]
Global Community Investing as an Asset Class
Global Community Investing as an Asset Class In this encore presentation originally given at the 2015 SRI Conference, Azzad’s Joshua Brockwell and Amina Rubin explain how ethical trade finance investments can help both individual investors and small businesses in the developing world.
Azzad real estate strategy ranked #1 again
Falls Church, Va., 2/17/16 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that it has again been recognized with one of the institutional asset management industry’s highest honors. The firm’s REIT (real estate investment trust) strategy was awarded “Top Guns” distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database for the fourth quarter, 1-year, and 3-year periods […]
3 common 401(k) mistakes employers and employees should avoid
For most people, saving in a 401(k) retirement plan is vital for their future financial health. Trying to save for retirement in a taxable account is not only challenging, but it’s nearly impossible to duplicate the same tax deferred compounding you get from a tax deferred (and often tax deductible) retirement account. Therefore, employers and […]
Halal Investing for College and Retirement
This January 2016 presentation given by Azzad’s Fatima Iqbal, CFP, at Chicago’s Muslim Community Center offers ways to save and invest for college and retirement.
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility welcomes Azzad to winter conference
NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2016 — Azzad Asset Management, investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, joined representatives from Christian, Jewish, and other faith traditions this week for the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility’s (ICCR) Winter Conference. Organized by ICCR to discuss shareholder advocacy efforts in the coming year, the event was held at the Interchurch […]
10 frequently asked questions about IRAs
1- When is my IRA contribution due? Your traditional and Roth IRA contribution must be made no later than April 18. If you make your contributions in year 2016, make sure your financial institution reports the deposit for year 2015. Your SEP IRA contribution for year 2015 isn’t due until you file your tax return […]
Promoting peace through trade
In a speech to the United Nations General Assembly on countering violent extremism, President Barack Obama quoted Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah, founder of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies, as saying, “We must declare war on war so the outcome will be peace upon peace.” This noble sentiment is certainly worth pursuing, but […]
Ask yourself these two questions in volatile markets
This has been the worst ever start to a year for the stock market, and stocks tanked again today. But that’s not all. Investors are seeking the security of government bonds. Oil continues to trade below $30 a barrel. Netflix is raising its prices. A massive snowstorm threatens the Mid-Atlantic. The new Star Wars movie […]
