Weekly Market Recap – March 17, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Investors endured another volatile, whipsaw week as ongoing trade talks and White House comments about the economy unsettled investors. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 2.27 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 2.43 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 3.07 percent. The MSCI EAFE Index, which tracks developed overseas stock […]
Why We Follow GIPS® and What It Means for You
At our firm, we understand that trust is key when it comes to your investments. That’s why we adhere to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®)—a set of ethical guidelines that ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability in how we report the performance of your investments. And to further back up our commitment, our performance reports are third-party […]
Azzad Wise Capital Fund Wins 2025 Lipper Fund Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FALLS CHURCH, Va. – March 14, 2025 – The Azzad Wise Capital Fund (NASDAQ: WISEX), the first halal fixed-income mutual fund in the United States, has been awarded the 2025 Lipper Fund Award for Best 5-Year International Income Fund. This is the fourth time the Fund has received this award, and the […]
Navigating Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Weathering the Storm
The S&P 500 recently came close to a correction after a three-week selloff, fueled mainly by concerns over President Donald Trump’s tariffs and retaliatory measures from other countries. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq entered correction territory. While tariffs are a significant factor in recent market volatility, the uncertainty around their timing, size, and potential exemptions has heightened […]
Market Drawdowns vs. Total Returns
This table shows the annual performance of the S&P 500 Index from 1950 to 2025 (with 2025 not yet complete). Key Information: Key Takeaways: Taking the historical perspective on market fluctuations, we see that temporary losses are a normal part of investing—and, more importantly, so is the long-term potential for growth. The S&P 500 is […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 10, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks continued their slide through a volatile week. U.S. trade policy drove much of the market’s movement, broadening investors’ concerns about economic growth and inflation. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index declined 3.10 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 3.45 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 2.37 percent. Tariffs Take Effect […]
Avoiding Tax Surprises with a Backdoor Roth IRA
Roth IRAs can be a powerful tool in your retirement plan. But if you earn too much you can’t contribute directly to them. That’s why high earners turn to Roth conversions to bypass these strict income limits on Roth contributions, especially because there is no limit to how much you can convert to a Roth […]
Understanding New Zakah Calculations for Securities
When calculating zakah on securities, there are different approaches depending on the purpose for which the securities are held. Securities are categorized into three groups: those for trade, those for long-term appreciation, and those for income. Each category has its own zakah calculation method. Zakah for Securities Held for Trade For securities held for trade, […]
Weekly Market Recap – March 5, 2025
Azzad MarketWeek Stocks were mixed last week as investor concerns over inflation and trade policy combined to produce another volatile trading week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.95 percent, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index lost 0.98 percent. Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index dropped an eye-catching 3.47 percent. Trade Talk The week […]
Azzad Portfolios Take ‘Top Guns’ Designation from Informa Investment Solutions
Three strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods Falls Church, Va., 3/4/25– Azzad Asset Management announced today that three of its investment strategies have been awarded “Top Guns” designation by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN manager database, North America’s longest running database of investment managers. PSN Top Guns performance rankings are tabulated for thousands of […]
