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Can Silver Shine? Twelve Things to Know About Silver
In the environment of tit for tat trade tariff war, collapse in yields, Brexit uncertainty, geo-political tensions and loose monetary policy, it may be very helpful to look at different drivers of silver price. This informative article by Irfan Chaudhary gives insights on why silver trends up or down in both short-term and long-term.
ETFs versus Mutual Funds: What’s the Difference?
ETFs are a newer investment, which people tend to associate with lower fees, broader diversification, and greater transparency. Read more as Mohamad Sawwaf lists the key differences between ETFs and Mutual Funds.
Charity and Investments – Two Sides of the Same Coin
Does Islam deny its followers from acquiring wealth? Is it OK to attain financial strength for the sake of Allah? Find out in this article put together by Aliredha Walji and Shafaq Kazi.
Effect of Interest Rate Cuts on Investors
The Fed has cut interest rates three times this year due to weak economic data. These changes in interest rates affect the entire US economy but how do they impact the Muslim investor?. Find out in this insightful article by Irfan Chaudhry
The 6 Emotional Biases Investors Face: L.O.S.E.R.S
You think you know what L.O.S.E.R.S means? Not really! Find out in this interesting article by Nadeem Mian as he lists the 6 emotional biases investors face.
Why Sharia Compliant Stocks Shine in Gloom
Is Sharia compliant investing good for you only spiritually or is it actually beneficial to you financially as well? Find out how sharia compliant stocks perform in down market in this article by Irfan Chaudhry
The 5 Benefits of Diversification
Nadeem Mian emphasizes the benefits of diversification, or not putting all of your eggs in one basket in this very informative article.
The Pros and Cons of College Savings Plans
There seems to be no end in sight to the rise in college costs. Aliredha Walji, VP, USA of ShariaPortfolio, reviews the pros and cons of various college savings plans, including Coverdell ESAs, 529 plans and UTMAs.
5 Things You Should Know About Rollover IRAs
Shafaq Kazi, Investment Advisor Representative at ShariaPortfolio, discusses how to set up a Rollover IRA as well as one important pitfall to avoid.
The Pros and Cons of Dividend-Paying Stocks for Muslims
A review of the Pros and Cons of dividend-paying stocks – investment options that provide many of the same benefits as bonds without triggering the prohibition against receiving interest – for Muslims.
