Informa Investment Solutions Names Five Azzad Portfolios to ‘Top Guns’ Status

Strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods in the PSN manager database Falls Church, Va., 11/22/19 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that five of its investment portfolios have been recognized as “Top Guns” for time periods ending September 30, 2019. The firm’s large cap growth, small cap growth, small cap value, real estate investment trust (REIT), and international strategies were named to Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database. This is a highly anticipated quarterly ranking that is widely used by asset managers and investors. 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. The complete list of PSN Top Guns and an overview of the methodology can be located at http://www.informais.com/resources/psn-top-guns. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments carry risks, including possible loss of principal. PSN and Informa Investment Solutions have no affiliation with Azzad Asset Management, but rather evaluate investment managers’ performance on an objective basis. The content of the Investment Manager Top Guns is intended for use by qualified investment professionals. Please consult with an investment professional before

November 22, 2019 No Comments

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

Stocks vs. real estate

A lot of folks contact us asking about buying real estate. “They’re not making any more of it. And it’s a hard asset,” they say. When we’re asked this question, we try to explain the advantages of owning stocks instead of or in addition to real estate. One way we do this is explaining how our portfolio managers pick stocks, and then comparing the costs of stocks to real estate. Picking stocks isn’t that different from looking for a good piece of real estate. First, you look at the quality (who built it, where it is, etc.). Then you figure out its worth, or valuation. Next up, you figure out your best- and worst-case scenarios for rent and taxes. (For stocks, you look at things called price-to-earnings ratios and cash flow return on investment). When the real estate is priced below your worst-case scenario, you buy it. That’s how it works with most stocks, too. There are, however, a couple of differences between real estate and publicly traded stocks, namely liquidity and low transaction costs. This ought to make real estate investors sit up and take notice. Let’s look at liquidity first. If you need cash, selling real estate may take

May 4, 2018 No Comments

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

Large cap growth, small cap growth, and real estate strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods Falls Church, Va., 2/20/18 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that three of its investment strategies have been recognized as “Top Guns” for time periods ending December, 2017. The firm’s large cap growth, small cap growth, and REIT (real estate investment trust) strategies received the distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database. This is a highly anticipated quarterly ranking that 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, product and market strategist, 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 large cap growth portfolio Launched in 2004, Azzad’s large cap growth portfolio invests primarily in

February 20, 2018 No Comments

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

Large cap growth, small cap growth, and real estate strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods Falls Church, Va., 8/21/17 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that three of its investment portfolios have been recognized as “Top Guns” for time periods ending June 30, 2017. The firm’s large cap growth, small cap growth, and REIT (real estate investment trust) strategies received the distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database. This is a highly anticipated quarterly ranking that 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, product and market strategist, 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 large cap growth portfolio Launched in 2004, Azzad’s large cap growth portfolio invests primarily

August 21, 2017 No Comments

Azzad Again Named ‘Top Guns Manager’ by Informa Investment Solutions

Four socially responsible strategies receive top honors for first quarter 2017 Falls Church, Va., 5/17/17 – A leading faith-based asset manager has been recognized with Top Guns status by Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager database. Three of Azzad Asset Management’s strategies were among the top 10 performers within 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 first quarter of 2017 include: · Large cap growth strategy, Bull & Bear Master (large cap universe, US equity universe for 3-year period) · Small cap growth strategy, 3 stars (top 10 in small cap growth universe for 3-year period) · REIT strategy, 1 star (top 10 in REIT universe for the quarter) Azzad oversees eight investment portfolios and two mutual funds. All potential investments are screened in accordance with the firm’s halal, socially responsible investing guidelines, which exclude companies whose business practices are

May 17, 2017 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

Understanding real estate investment trusts (REITs)

A real estate investment trust is a company that buys, sells, develops, and manages real estate such as office buildings, apartment complexes, shopping malls, self-storage units, and housing developments. Rather than investing directly in a piece of real estate, investors in REITs put their money into a professionally managed portfolio of properties. REITs make money from rental income, services to tenants, and profits from the sale of properties. REITs also receive special tax considerations: they don’t have to pay taxes as long as they pay out at least 90% of their net income to their shareholders. Because of this, successful REITs can offer investors high yields, current income, and moderate growth. There are several types of REITs. The most common type of REIT is an equity REIT; its main business is buying, renovating, managing, maintaining, and selling real estate. An equity REIT may invest broadly or may focus on a particular segment of the market–for example, retail space or apartment buildings. Mortgage REITs make loans or invest in existing mortgages. Hybrid REITs combine the characteristics of equity and mortgage REITs. Azzad’s REIT strategy invests primarily in equity REITs to avoid companies that derive income from interest, as mortgage REITs do.

November 24, 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