Investment in Islamic Mutual Funds : Performance Analysis for Decision Making (Islamic Business and Finance Series)

This book is an authoritative study of the various performance measures and characteristics of Islamic mutual funds (IMFs). It also enables general investors to gain knowledge about mutual fund investment particularly related to IMFs. The performance evaluations of IMFs are presented from the point of view of academics with the application of fundamental and technical analyses. It offers a balance between theory and application by providing chapters that combine clear summaries of existing research in the field with practical guidelines for the analysis of IMFs in general. The chapters cover a broad range of topics including understanding of Islamic investments, the advantages and disadvantages of IMFs, the comparison features between IMFs and CMFs, long and short-term investing, measuring fund risk and returns, and analyzing from various competitive models and finally, it provides tips for fund investment decision-making. This book delivers step-by-step, decision-making tips to stimulate the readers in the analysis and selection of various IMF fund allocations based on their characteristics. This is a comprehensive text in the field of Islamic investment for students, academicians and also general investors, alike.