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“Skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been”. – Wayne Gretzky In our year-end and outlook webinar for 2022, we made the argument to expect a bumpy 1H of 2022 followed by a strong 2H of 2022 (which we still believe).  As of May 24th, 2022, the S&P 500 is down …

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In recent times the importance of retirement planning has been increasing significantly. At some point the steady income individuals earn will ultimately come to an end, and it is crucial to be financially prepared for this time. With the average life expectancy increasing, the requirements for funds post-retirement are vital, and it is important to …

The Importance of Retirement Planning Read More »

The new year is off to a very rough start for major global equity markets. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ Composite are down over -7% and -11% respectively in the first 3 weeks of trading. Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index has held up relatively well off about -3%. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, Central …

An Investor Outlook for 2022 Read More »

The buzz around investments with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles has been one of the biggest financial stories of late. Investors want their voices and values heard and to help build a better planet. Institutions are also pressuring companies to adhere to stricter ESG standards. As a result, Bloomberg forecasts assets with strong …

Canada’s Halal Investing Opportunity Featured on Islamic Finance News Read More »

OAKVILLE, Ontario, Feb. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ShariaPortfolio Canada, Inc. is a Portfolio Management firm, specializing in socially responsible and halal investing. They offer comprehensive Wealth Management Solutions that align with the Muslim faith, to help Clients achieve their financial goals in accordance with their personal values. Read More Here

Second- and third-generation Muslims were fortunate to get a good education and the ability to enter the workforce as physicians, engineers, and business owners. They found themselves in need of ways to better prepare for retirement and be more tax-efficient, without compromising their personal values. Many felt they were underserved because it was so hard …

Shariah-compliant asset management in North America Read More »

When he founded ShariaPortfolio in 2003, CEO Naushad Virji received many well-intentioned suggestions to choose a different name. Being in the United States, just a couple of years after 9/11, the wariness about the word “Sharia” was understandable. But Virji had no qualms about it. “Anyone who had an issue with the name wasn’t a …

ShariaPortfolio Brings Halal ETFs and Halal Investment Services to Canadians Read More »

OAKVILLE, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to high demand, ShariaPortfolio Canada has embarked on an aggressive plan to expand its ethical and Sharia-compliant investing footprint across Canada since its recent launch in January, 2020.   ShariaPortfolio Canada, which is the first registered firm dedicated to socially responsible, Halal investing in Canada, has increased its …

ShariaPortfolio Canada Expands into Alberta as Canadians Favor Socially Responsible Investing Read More »

(GlobeNews Wire) – ShariaPortfolio Canada, Inc. is a Portfolio Management firm, specializing in socially responsible and halal investing. They offer comprehensive Wealth Management Solutions that align with the Muslim faith, to help Clients achieve their financial goals in accordance with their personal values… Read Full Article Here