For its Muslim clients, Caravel Partners can offer investment into a wakalah contract in which the investment itself is based in the UK and offers USD/GBP profits. But what IS a wakalah investment? The word “wakalah” has several meanings including looking after, delegation, authorization, preservation and performing a task on behalf of other. Technically, wakalah refers to […]

An investor’s guide to government bonds Investing in government bonds is another way an investor can seek to grow their portfolios. Use our guide to learn more about what they are, how they work and what’s available on Smart Investor. Who's it for? All investors In simplistic terms, government bonds are IOUs issued by a […]

Fund fact sheets often show investment ratios.  But what do they mean? There are five main indicators of investment risk that apply to the analysis of stocks, bonds and fund portfolios. They are alpha, beta, r-squared, standard deviation and the Sharpe ratio. These statistical measures are historical predictors of investment risk/volatility and they are all […]

Life insurance is not about the policyholder; it's about the peace of mind and financial support it provides to loved ones after the policyholder's death. What is life insurance? At its core, life insurance is protection that will provide money to your loved ones and dependants after you have passed away so that they are […]