Azzad Earns ‘Top Guns’ Designations from Informa Investment Solutions

Five strategies excel again across multiple categories and reporting periods Azzad Asset Management announced today that five of its investment strategies have again been awarded “Top Guns” designation by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN manager database, North America’s longest running database of investment managers. This quarterly ranking is used widely by asset managers and investors. PSN Top Guns performance rankings are tabulated for thousands of strategies across 75 peer groups subdivided by increasingly rigorous screens and reported in ascending classes from 1-6 stars, indicating time period. The following Azzad investment portfolios were awarded Top Guns status: Large Cap Value Small Cap Value Top ten performer within the Small Cap Equity Universe based on return for the most recent three-year period (3 Stars) Top ten performer within the US Value Universe based on return for the most recent three-year period, plus superior three-year rolling returns relative to the benchmark and an r-squared of at least 0.80 for the most recent five-year period (4 Stars) Mid Cap Value Dividend International All potential investments are screened in accordance with the firm’s Islamic investing guidelines. Through a combination of Informa Financial Intelligence’s proprietary performance screens, PSN Top Guns ranks products in six categories in over

March 1, 2023 No Comments

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

Record number of strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, 2/20/20 — Azzad Asset Management today announced that it has been awarded a PSN Top Guns distinction by Informa Financial Intelligence’s PSN manager database, North America’s longest running database of investment managers. This is a highly anticipated quarterly ranking that is widely used by asset managers and investors. Achieving the Top Guns distinction means that Azzad’s investment strategies are among the top 10 performers within one or more peer groups reporting to Informa. The following Azzad portfolios–a record seven in total–were singled out for recognition: Large-Cap Growth Mid-Cap Growth Small-Cap Growth Small-Cap Value Mid-Cap Value Dividend International Through a combination of Informa Financial Intelligence’s proprietary performance screens, PSN Top Guns ranks products in six categories in over 50 universes. Informa Financial Intelligence is part of Informa plc, a leading provider of critical decision-making solutions and custom services to financial institutions. Azzad oversees nine model portfolios and two mutual funds. All potential investments are screened in accordance with the firm’s socially responsible investing guidelines, which exclude companies whose business practices are deemed harmful to society. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investments carry risks,

February 20, 2020 No Comments

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

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

Strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods in the PSN manager database Falls Church, Va., 8/19/19 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that four of its investment portfolios have been recognized as “Top Guns” for time periods ending June 30, 2019. The firm’s large cap growth, small cap growth, small cap value, 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. Azzad oversees eleven portfolios for its wealth management clients. All potential investments are screened in accordance with the firm’s socially responsible investing guidelines. 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

August 19, 2019 No Comments

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

Large and small growth strategies excel across multiple categories and reporting periods Falls Church, Virginia, May 16, 2019 — Azzad Asset Management today announced that two of its investment portfolios have been recognized as “Top Guns” performers for time periods ending March 31, 2019. The firm’s large cap growth and small cap growth 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. 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. Azzad oversees nine investment portfolios and two mutual funds. All strategies are screened in accordance with the firm’s socially responsible investing guidelines, which exclude companies whose business practices are deemed harmful to society or the environment. 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

May 16, 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

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 stock portfolio earns ‘Top Guns’ status from Informa Investment Solutions

Falls Church, Va., 11/17/16 – Azzad Asset Management today announced that one of its investment portfolios has again been recognized with one of the asset management industry’s highest honors. The firm’s small-cap growth stock strategy was awarded “Top Guns” distinction from Informa Investment Solutions’ PSN manager ranking database for the 1-year period ending September 30, 2016. Achieving the Top Guns distinction means that the Azzad small-cap growth 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. In addition to top 10 performance in the small-cap growth category, the Azzad portfolio also earned accolades for its one-year performance in the broader U.S. growth universe. The portfolio earned similar recognition in the second quarter of this year. See: Azzad recognized again as ‘Top Guns Manager’ by Informa Investment Solutions Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management has been the portfolio manager of the Azzad small-cap growth portfolio since its inception in August 2013. The investment philosophy focuses on the “high-quality” subset of the small-company asset class. Azzad oversees eight investment portfolios and two mutual funds. All potential investments are screened in accordance with the firm’s socially responsible investing

November 17, 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