About Us
Sabr was born from a simple observation by its co-founders, New York-based mathematicians and scientists: the world of sophisticated quantitative investing and the world of ethical principles rarely overlap. This gap left ethically or faith-conscious investors with a difficult choice, often limiting them to simple, passive investment vehicles. Sabr was founded to bridge that divide, proving that advanced investing strategies and strong ethical foundations can coexist.
To build this bridge, we chose the robust ethical framework of Shariah (i.e. Islamic Finance Law). Far more than a simple screening process, this ethical framework provides a comprehensive and exhaustive set of principles that govern finance with a focus on fairness, transparency, and tangible economic activity. This time-tested framework ensures that our investment process is anchored in both integrity and a clear moral compass, welcoming all faith-conscious investors who seek to align their portfolios with their values, regardless of their background.
As a research-driven investment firm, Sabr applies artificial intelligence and quantitative methods across a fully Shariah-compliant investment process. Its goal is to deliver superior, risk-adjusted returns by combining advanced AI systems with a disciplined, values-based approach to equity investing.
The firm treats investing as a scientific process rather than a speculative pursuit. Proprietary models analyze diverse data sources, from financial statements and earnings transcripts to macroeconomic indicators, regulatory filings, market trends, and beyond, to uncover long-term signals grounded in fundamentals.
Sabr invests without leverage, short-selling, derivatives, or bonds. Its portfolios are long-only and designed to reflect both economic conviction and ethical integrity, ensuring that growth is generated through direct exposure to the underlying businesses.
Who We Are
Sabr was founded in New York by mathematicians and scientists who shared both a passion for the application of artificial intelligence in investing and a commitment to ethical finance.
Coming from strong backgrounds in mathematics, research, and technology, they recognized a profound gap in the market: the absence of ethical solutions in the world of advanced quantitative investing.
Why We Exist
Too many investors seeking ethically or faith aligned investment options remain underserved by traditional financial institutions. Sabr was created to change that.
We strive to offer an institutional-quality investment approach that is fully free from leverage, derivatives, and speculative behaviors, and focused on long-term exposure to real economic activity.
Who We Serve
We serve investors who seek ethical or faith aligned opportunities and believe that performance and principles can go hand in hand.
Our clients value transparency, responsibility, and alignment with the real economy. While our foundation is rooted in Shariah-compliant investing, we also welcome those guided by broader ethical, sustainable, or long-term investment principles.
Our Core Principles
Ethics-First Philosophy
Our process is built from the ground up to meet the requirements of the ethical framework we follow: Shariah-compliance. We strictly avoid leverage, speculation, derivatives, and bonds entirely. This is not just about excluding prohibited securities, but ensuring every component of our investment system is fully compliant.
Long-Term, Values-Based Focus
Our portfolios seek to reflect deep conviction, real exposure to the underlying economy. We do not chase short-term gains driven by statistical artifacts. Rather, we strive to design systems capable of identifying long term and reliable growth opportunities.
AI-Powered Precision
We leverage AI and advanced analytics at every step of our investment process, from portfolio construction to risk management, as well as for compliance.