Category: Outlook

Forward looking positioning and asset allocation views from the investment committee.

Market Commentary ยท Investment Committee

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Positioning for a Slower Growth Cycle Without Reaching for Leverage

Conventional managers meet a slowing cycle with duration and leverage. Neither tool is available to a compliant portfolio, so the defensive work has to happen in quality and sector selection instead.

Naushad Ahmed, CFA Chief Investment Officer
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Q2 2026 Outlook: Sharia-Compliant Equities Continue to Outperform

US Sharia equity benchmarks have outpaced broad market indices year to date on the back of strong technology and healthcare earnings. We remain overweight US equities heading into the second quarter.

Naushad Ahmed, CFA Chief Investment Officer