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Why consolidating your investments makes financial sense
Dividing your money between different asset classes can help you reduce your risk and boost returns over time – this is called diversification. You may also think it’s wise to spread your assets among investments at several different financial institutions. But it’s often better to stick to just one. Here’s why: Consolidating your assets, however, doesn’t mean you should have them all in one portfolio or with one money manager. That’s why at Azzad we have over a dozen investment portfolios that are managed by 7 different investment management teams. Schedule your free consultation to find out how consolidating your
Bumpy road ahead?
Investors can always find a reason to sell. But long term, the market rewards those who stay patient. Third quarter market recap What happened: Every quarter this year has brought major events for investors to digest. The third quarter was no different. From a United States’ credit rating downgrade to higher energy prices, investors had a lot to digest. Ultimately, however, most asset classes did end the quarter lower. Rising interest rates were a main driver of the lackluster results across asset classes. Yes, but: Despite the market struggling thus far in the back half of the year, the broader
Market Timing Reminder: Just Say No
Should you sell out of the market and go to cash when you’ve got a hunch markets are headed lower? Of course not. While moving to cash might feel good mentally and help you avoid short-term stock market volatility, it is unlikely to be a wise move over the long term. Here’s why: When your money is in the stock market and the market is down, you may feel like you’ve lost money, but you really haven’t. At this point, it’s a hypothetical, or paper, loss. A turnaround in the market can put you right back to breakeven and maybe even
Why I became a financial advisor
Ehab Alalfey, Azzad Investment Advisor I have been around the wealth management industry for as long as I can remember. I recall helping my father, an immigrant to this country, with his work as a junior advisor at a practice in Maryland when he was just getting started. I would help him when I was a young teenager, going to the office on the weekends to file documents, mail out birthday cards, or whatever else was needed. English was not his first language. His colleagues would often poke fun, underestimating him and assuming that he wouldn’t do well. When times
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