Sukuk Primer
Sukuk are sometimes referred to as Islamic bonds. They are structured to avoid the Islamic prohibition on interest. Generally speaking, this is done by paying Sukuk holders with the cash flows generated by specific assets, which are put into a special-purpose vehicle, or SPV. Most Sukuk are bought and sold in the over-the-counter (OTC) market, […]
Weekly Market Recap – June 30, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks staged a broad-based rally last week on investors’ hopes for a lasting Middle East ceasefire, hitting fresh record highs along the way. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 3.44 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index added 4.25 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 3.82 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which […]
Social Security Could be Cut – Are you Saving Enough?
Worry about Social Security is growing, especially among Americans nearing retirement. A recent study from the National Institute for Retirement Security found that more than half of non-retired Americans are unsure they’ll receive the same benefits as today’s retirees. Is this concern valid? Unfortunately, yes. The Social Security trust fund is projected to become insolvent […]
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Weekly Market Recap – June 23, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks were mixed during the holiday-shortened trading week as uncertainty over conflict in the Middle East weighed on investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slipped by 0.15 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose by 0.21 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was flat (0.02 percent). Stocks Rise, Then Slump Stocks opened […]
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Weekly Market Recap – June 16, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks fell last week as an up-and-down mix of trade progress and anxiety, economic news, and geopolitical tensions netted out. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index slid 0.39 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.63 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 1.32 percent. Trade, Geopolitics Dominate Sessions Stocks largely languished for […]
Weekly Market Recap – June 9, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks rallied last week as investors responded to upbeat economic data and easing trade tensions. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index added 1.50 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index rose 2.18 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 1.17 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock markets, picked up 0.78 […]
Azzad Asset Management Named to Best Performing Strategies List for Q1 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Azzad Asset Management Named to Best Performing Strategies List for Q1 2025PSN Top Guns List identifies best-in-class separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies. Falls Church, Va., 6/3/25– Azzad Asset Management announced today that its Large Cap Growth Portfolio has been awarded the “Top Guns” designation by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN […]
Weekly Market Recap – June 2, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks advanced over the short trading week, bolstered by a possible trade deal with the European Union (EU) and an upbeat corporate report from a mega-cap tech company that creates semiconductors used in the creation of artificial intelligence. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rose 1.87 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index popped 2.01 […]
