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EIS: Positive Demographics, Strong Services Exports Make This An Interesting Opportunity
Global population decline may arrive sooner than expected, creating headwinds for most economies, but Israel stands out with strong population growth and positive immigration. Israel's robust domestic demand, rising GDP per capita, and export-oriented companies—especially in tech and financials—make EIS an attractive geographic diversification play. EIS offers favorable valuation metrics and sector diversification, but ongoing geopolitical risks warrant only moderate, risk-capital exposure.
EIS: An Attractive Fund, But Too Risky At New Highs As War Breaks Out
EIS has delivered strong returns, supported by robust economic growth, low valuations, and a favorable currency environment. Despite the Iran conflict, Israeli markets have shown resilience, with limited long-term impact from geopolitical events historically. I rate EIS a 'hold' at current highs, preferring to buy on a 10% pullback near $80 for better risk-reward.
EIS: Israel Caught Up In The Tech Selloff, Where To Be A Buyer
I have a hold rating on the iShares MSCI Israel ETF due to attractive valuation but cautionary technical indicators. EIS has corrected 11% from its all-time high, with significant exposure to underperforming Information Technology and Financial sectors. The ETF is cheap with a P/E ratio near 12x and a PEG ratio of 1.34x, but high volatility and low liquidity are concerns.
iShares MSCI Israel ETF Dividends
 EIS 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.52 Per Share |
| EIS 20 Dec 2023 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.26 Per Share |
| EIS 7 Jun 2023 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.55 Per Share |
| EIS 13 Dec 2022 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.33 Per Share |
| EIS 9 Jun 2022 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.6 Per Share |
iShares MSCI Israel ETF Earnings
| EIS 11 Jun 2024 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.52 Per Share |
| EIS 20 Dec 2023 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.26 Per Share |
| EIS 7 Jun 2023 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.55 Per Share |
| EIS 13 Dec 2022 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.33 Per Share |
| EIS 9 Jun 2022 Paid | Semi Annual | $0.6 Per Share |
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iShares MSCI Israel ETF Profile
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Overview
The company is focused on providing investment opportunities in the Israeli equity market, drawing on the performance of a market capitalization-weighted index. This index embodies large-, mid-, and small-cap segments, ensuring a broad representation of the market. Operating with a minimum of 80% of its assets invested directly in the securities that compose the underlying index or in investments that mimic their economic characteristics, the company aims to replicate the index's performance. It operates with a non-diversified fund structure, concentrating its investments more specifically than diversified funds might.
Products and Services
- Equity Market Investment
This service allows investors to partake in the Israeli equity market efficiently. By investing in a wide range of companies from various sectors, sizes, and market capitalizations, participants can potentially benefit from the growth and dynamics of Israel's economy.
- Index-Based Fund
The core of this offering lies in the underlying index, which is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index. This index provides a comprehensive gauge of Israel's equity market performance, covering large-, mid-, and small-cap segments. By closely aligning the fund's investments with the composition of this index, the company seeks to offer predictable and closely indexed market returns, simulating the performance of the Israeli equity landscape.
- Non-Diversified Investment Strategy
Contrary to diversified funds, this product focuses on investing a larger share of its assets into fewer holdings that replicate the index's composition. This strategy aims to achieve significant exposure to the index's returns, albeit with potentially higher volatility and risk due to the concentration of investments. It's designed for investors seeking targeted exposure to the Israeli market.
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