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VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: ISRA (2-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 28.75% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 33.12 - 51.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 33.12 - 51.49 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Israel ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the BlueStar Israel Global Index, which tracks the overall performance of leading Israeli companies.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck has a strong reputation as a well-established ETF provider with a long track record.
Management Expertise
VanEck has extensive expertise in managing a variety of ETFs, including those focused on specific countries and regions.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the BlueStar Israel Global Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the BlueStar Israel Global Index.
Composition The ETF primarily holds stocks of Israeli companies listed on global exchanges.
Market Position
Market Share: Data unavailable
Total Net Assets (AUM): 88429000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS)
Competitive Landscape
The competitive landscape is limited to a small number of ETFs focusing on Israeli equities. ISRA and EIS dominate the market share. ISRA seeks to track global stocks of Israeli companies while EIS tracks a different index of Israeli companies. The ETF's expense ratio can be a determining factor.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Data unavailable
Benchmark Comparison: Data unavailable
Expense Ratio: 0.59
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's liquidity is moderate, depending on market conditions and investor interest.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread varies based on trading volume and market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
The ETF's performance is influenced by the Israeli economy, geopolitical events in the region, and global market conditions.
Growth Trajectory
The growth trajectory depends on the performance of Israeli companies and investor interest in emerging markets. Strategy changes may reflect adjustments to index methodology.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
VanEck Israel ETF has potential advantages in its specific index, potentially outperforming due to index construction. Its expense ratio can be a competitive advantage depending on if it's lower. The ETF provides diversified exposure to Israeli companies. It allows investors to easily access Israeli equities without investing directly in the country. VanEck's reputation as a reliable ETF provider adds to its appeal.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility reflects the volatility of the Israeli stock market and global market conditions.
Market Risk
The ETF is subject to market risk, geopolitical risk specific to Israel, and currency risk.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors seeking targeted exposure to Israeli equities may find this ETF suitable.
Market Risk
The ETF is suitable for investors with a moderate to high-risk tolerance and a long-term investment horizon.
Summary
The VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) provides investors with exposure to Israeli companies listed on global exchanges. Its performance is linked to the Israeli economy, geopolitical events, and global market trends. With an expense ratio of 0.59%, the ETF tracks the BlueStar Israel Global Index, providing diversification. Investors should consider the ETF's risk factors, including market and geopolitical risks, when making investment decisions. ISRA has a decent AUM and is suited for those who want to invest in the Israeli economy.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck Israel ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is comprised of equity securities, which may include depositary receipts, of publicly traded companies that are generally considered by MV Index Solutions GmbH to be Israeli companies. It may also utilize depositary receipts to seek performance that corresponds to the fund's benchmark index. The fund is non-diversified.
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