Azzad calls for DOL to reinforce shareholder rights for pension plans
FALLS CHURCH, Va., March 22, 2016 — Azzad Asset Management, investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, announced today that it has joined a coalition of socially responsible financial firms in calling for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to rescind a bulletin that undermines the exercise of shareholder rights by fiduciaries. Organized by the Forum for […]
Ethically Screening Your Investments
Ethically Screening Your Investments Recent research indicates that over the long term, certain ethical screening tools may be able to help you achieve your investment goals with only moderate levels of risk. But which screens should you use? Learn about Azzad Asset Management’s approach to ethical, halal investing—one that avoids leveraged companies and other impermissible […]
Get out the (proxy) vote!
With the 2016 elections still months away, the wall-to-wall media coverage may leave you itching to cast your vote early. Consider putting that energy to good use by making your voice heard on corporate issues. Today, corporations make most decisions of consequence in our society. As the owner or shareholder of a stock or shares […]
Be prepared for an audit of your business retirement plan
As you prepare your tax returns, it’s easy to see why a retirement plan is one of the best tax deductions you can get. Contributions to a qualified plan can potentially get you a big tax break — as big as $53,000 with a defined contribution plan or even $100,000 or more with a pension […]
The Case for Alternative Investments in Volatile Markets
The Case for Alternative Investments in Volatile Markets Volatility has gripped markets in recent months. A slowdown in China, Federal Reserve policy, and deteriorating US economic data have all been blamed. Regardless of the reason, investors and financial advisors alike are left wondering how to play this market. Join us for a discussion with Federated’s […]
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 […]
