Azzad Portfolios Again Achieve ‘Top Guns’ Status from Informa Investment Solutions

Falls Church, Virginia, Nov. 20, 2018 — Azzad Asset Management announced today that three of its investment portfolios have been recognized as PSN Top Guns for time periods ending September 30, 2018. The firm’s small cap growth, small cap value, and REIT (real estate investment trust) strategies received the distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database. This highly anticipated quarterly ranking is widely used by asset managers and investors. “PSN Top Guns, which ranks products in six categories in over 50 universes, is a go-to resource for institutional asset managers and investors in their decision-making process,” said Ryan Nauman, vice president at Informa Financial Intelligence. “Congratulations to Azzad on being named a PSN Top Gun. This highly respected ranking spotlights the performance of leading investment managers each quarter.” Achieving the Top Guns distinction means that the Azzad strategies are among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa, the longest-running investment manager database in North America. About the small cap growth portfolio Azzad’s small cap growth portfolio has been managed by Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management since its inception in August 2013. The investment philosophy focuses on the “high-quality” subset of the small

November 20, 2018 No Comments

Azzad recognized again as ‘Top Guns Manager’ by Informa Investment Solutions

Falls Church, Va., 8/18/16 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that it has been recognized with Top Guns status by Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager database. Four of the firm’s strategies were among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to PSN, the longest-running investment manager database in North America. “We congratulate Azzad Asset Management on their distinction as a PSN Top Gun. This highly anticipated quarterly ranking recognizes elite performers on the leading investment manager database in North America and is widely used by institutional asset managers and investors across our platform,” said Leno Toich, Managing Director of Informa Investment Solutions. Azzad’s PSN Top Guns products for the second quarter 2016 include: Large cap growth strategy, 5 stars (top 10 in the large cap growth universe for past 5 years out of 309 products) Small cap growth strategy, 2 stars (top 10 in the small cap growth universe for past year out of 197 products) Small cap value strategy, 2 stars (top 10 in the small cap value universe for past year out of 266 products) REIT strategy, 2 stars (top 10 in the REIT universe for past year out of 53 products) REIT strategy,

August 18, 2016 No Comments

Financial Times names Azzad a top registered investment adviser for 2016

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia (June 16, 2016) – Socially responsible registered investment adviser Azzad Asset Management announced today that it has been named one of the Financial Times’s 300 Top Registered Investment Advisers. The list recognizes top independent RIA firms across the U.S. The firm said in a statement: “Azzad Asset Management is honored to receive this distinction from the Financial Times, a globally recognized leader in financial data and information. The FT 300 has quickly become an essential resource for savvy investors in search of an unbiased listing of top registered investment advisers in the United States.” This is the third annual FT 300 list, produced independently by the Financial Times Ltd. in collaboration with Ignites Research, a subsidiary of the FT that provides business intelligence on the investment management industry. The average FT 300 firm has been in business for 22 years and manages $2.6 billion in assets. The 300 top RIAs hail from 34 states and Washington, D.C. More than 1,500 pre-screened RIA firms were invited to apply for consideration, based on their assets under management (AUM). Applicants were then graded on six criteria: AUM, AUM growth rate, years in existence, advanced industry credentials of the firm’s advisors, online

June 16, 2016 No Comments

Two Azzad portfolios achieve ‘Top Guns’ status from Informa Investment Solutions

Falls Church, Va., 5/19/16 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that its investment portfolios have been recognized with one of the asset management industry’s highest honors. The firm’s REIT (real estate investment trust) strategy and small-cap growth stock strategy were awarded “Top Guns” distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database for the first quarter and 1-year periods ending March 31, 2016. Additional recognition was given to the Azzad REIT strategy for the 3-year period. This is a highly anticipated quarterly ranking and is widely used by institutional asset managers and investors. “The PSN Top Guns ranks products in six proprietary star categories in over 50 universes,” said Leno Toich, managing director of Informa Investment Solutions. “This data-driven award recognizes elite performers on the leading investment manager database in North America and provides high-level exposure to hundreds of institutional clients and investors across our platform.” Achieving the Top Guns distinction means that the Azzad REIT and small-cap growth strategies are among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa, the longest running investment manager database in North America. In addition to top 10 performance by both portfolios in their respective asset class categories, the

May 24, 2016 No Comments

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 ending December 31, 2015. “The PSN Top Guns ranks products in six proprietary star categories in over 50 universes,” said Leno Toich, managing director of Informa Investment Solutions. “This data-driven award recognizes elite performers on the leading investment manager database in North America and provides high-level exposure to hundreds of institutional clients and investors across our platform.” Achieving the “Top Guns” distinction means the Azzad REIT strategy is among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa, the longest running investment manager database in North America. Notably, the strategy ranked #1 out of 52 products and 41 firms in the Informa REIT universe for the quarter-end and 1-year periods. The REIT strategy also finished in the top 10 for the U.S. equity category for the 4th quarter and 1-year periods ended December 31, 2015. PSN’s U.S. equity universe comprises 3,131

February 17, 2016 38 Comments

Azzad’s real estate strategy ranked #1

We’d like to share some good news we received recently about one of the strategies in the Azzad Ethical Wrap Program. Last week, Azzad’s real estate investment trust (REIT) strategy was ranked #1 out of 52 REIT products for performance in the one-year period ending September 30, 2015. Informa Investment Solutions, the longest running investment manager database in North America, has recognized Azzad as a “Top Guns” manager for the performance of our REIT portfolio in the last three years. In addition to its #1 ranking in the REIT category, our REIT strategy ranked in the top 10 for the broader U.S. equity category for the one-year period ending September 30. This means it was among the top 10 best performers out of the 3,124 U.S. stock portfolios that Informa tracks. A highly concentrated portfolio, our REIT portfolio generally holds fewer than 25 stocks and is managed by an internal investment team at Azzad. After screening the REIT universe according to Azzad’s ethical criteria, the investment team employs quantitative criteria to assess a company’s future earnings growth potential. The portfolio is constructed with a bias to large cap REITs and was launched in 2004. I recommend that most people consider

November 25, 2015 No Comments

Azzad’s REIT strategy achieves ‘Top Gun’ rating

Falls Church, Va., 11/19/15 – Azzad Asset Management’s REIT (real estate investment trust) strategy was awarded the prestigious “Top Guns” distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database for the 3rd quarter, 1-year, and 3-year periods ended September 30, 2015. Achieving the Top Gun distinction means the Azzad REIT strategy is among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa, the longest running investment manager database in North America. The strategy ranked #1 out of 52 products and 41 firms in the REIT universe. The REIT strategy also finished in the top 10 for the U.S. equity category for the 3rd quarter and 1-year period ended September 30, 2015. PSN’s U.S. equity universe comprises 3,124 products from 947 firms. “We are pleased to see that our REIT strategy has delivered competitive risk-adjusted returns, not just in its asset class but also when compared to the U.S. equity market as a whole,” said Azzad CEO Bashar Qasem. “I congratulate our investment team for their rigorous adherence to our low-leverage sustainability criteria. Recognition like this reminds our clients that they can achieve results without compromising their values.” A highly concentrated portfolio, Azzad’s REIT portfolio generally holds

November 20, 2015 No Comments

Azzad Wise Capital Fund wins 2014 Lipper Fund Award

FALLS CHURCH, Va., June 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Azzad Wise Capital Fund (NASDAQ: WISEX), America’s first halal, socially responsible fixed-income mutual fund, has won the 2014 Lipper Fund Award in the Global Bond (Sukuk) category for the one-year period ending 12/31/13. The Fund’s investment advisor, Azzad Asset Management, made the announcement at their offices in Falls Church, Virginia. In a statement, Azzad said: First, we would like to thank Lipper for this important recognition. Next, we accept this award on behalf of the Fund’s shareholders—those who have not wavered in their commitment to the Azzad mission. As part of that mission to help investors grow their wealth in accordance with their values, the Azzad team will continue to seek out opportunities that reward principled investing. We remain committed to generating returns while managing risks for Azzad Wise Capital Fund shareholders. Over its history, the Azzad Wise Capital Fund has proven to be an important diversification and income-generating tool for investors in search of alternative investments and emerging market yield. It is the first and only halal, socially responsible fixed-income investment option for those who observe the Islamic prohibition on the giving and taking of usury, or interest. Although it

June 2, 2014 No Comments

Azzad named ‘Best Islamic Asset Management Company in the Americas’

(Falls Church, Virginia, 8/28/13) – Azzad Asset Management has been named “Best Asset Management Company in the Americas” for the second year in a row by Islamic Finance News (IFN), according to the results of the 2013 Islamic Investor Poll. The poll is a comprehensive survey of the global Islamic asset management industry, asking institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and high net worth individuals to identify top talent in 12 categories. In a statement, Azzad said: We would like to thank the Islamic finance industry for this honor. Azzad remains committed to driving the growth of Islamic finance in the United States for the benefit of our clients. Thanks in large part to our suite of custom financial planning products, formulated in conjunction with experts in law, finance, and tax policy, we have earned the respect of the Muslim community in America and beyond. From an Islamically compliant endowment (waqf) for mosques and community centers designed to help assets grow in a tax-efficient vehicle to our estate planning package to help preserve family wealth for future generations, the Azzad name has come to stand for integrity and dedication. Azzad is also known as investment advisor to the Azzad Funds, including

August 28, 2013 No Comments