The Shariah-Compliant Growth Fund
Investment Objective:
The Fund seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation through a diversified portfolio of Shariah-compliant investments. It aims to provide investors with a growth-oriented, ethically-aligned investment approach across multiple asset classes and global markets.
Key Features:
- Shariah Compliance: Strictly adheres to AAOIFI guidelines and Islamic finance principles, ensuring all investments are ethically sound and interest-free.
- Growth-Focused Asset Allocation:
- Shariah-compliant equities (80-85%): Emphasis on large-cap stocks in developed and emerging marketsSukuk and Islamic investment certificates (5-10%): For portfolio stabilization and minimal income generationShariah-compliant REITs (4-6%): Providing exposure to global real estate markets
- Global Diversification: Invests in a mix of domestic and international Shariah-compliant securities, with significant exposure to emerging markets, enhancing growth potential and diversification.
- Capital Appreciation: Primary focus on long-term growth through carefully selected Shariah-compliant stocks across various sectors and geographies.
- Ethical Investment Approach: Aligns with broader ESG principles, appealing to conscientious investors seeking faith-based and socially responsible growth investments.
- Risk-Managed Growth: While focusing on growth, the fund maintains a small allocation to Sukuk and REITs for stability and diversification.
- Benchmark Tracking: Utilizes established Islamic indices for performance measurement across different asset classes and regions.
Investment Strategy:
The Fund employs a growth-oriented strategy, allocating a substantial portion of assets to Shariah-compliant equities while maintaining small positions in Sukuk and REITs for diversification. It seeks to capitalize on global growth opportunities, with a particular emphasis on emerging markets, while maintaining a strong ethical framework. The equity portion focuses on large-cap stocks with strong growth potential, while the Sukuk component provides minimal income and acts as a stabilizer during market volatility. The allocation to Shariah-compliant REITs offers additional diversification and growth potential in the real estate sector.
The Fund is ideally suited for investors seeking a Shariah-compliant alternative to traditional growth funds, offering significant capital appreciation potential. It’s designed for those with a high risk tolerance who desire a growth-oriented, ethically-aligned investment approach with a long-term perspective.