iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.59% and the yield is 1.56%. The ten largest holdings are 54% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on EIS
| Last price | $114.38 (-0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 52% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $109.58 – $120.09 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.6% |
| Distribution yield | 1.56% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
EIS fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $849M |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Number of holdings | 123 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Mar 26, 2008 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index rhat is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid- and small-capitalization segments of the equity market in Israel. The fund is non-diversified.
EIS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Teva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR TEVA | Healthcare | 11.73% |
| Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M LUMI | Financial Services | 8.46% |
| Bank Hapoalim POLI | Financial Services | 8.00% |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd TSEM | Technology | 6.81% |
| Elbit Systems Ltd ESLT | Industrials | 4.45% |
| Israel Discount Bank Ltd DSCT | Financial Services | 3.47% |
| The Phoenix Holdings Ltd. PHOE | Financial Services | 3.24% |
| Nova Ltd NVMI | Technology | 2.79% |
| Mizrahi Tefahot MZTF | Financial Services | 2.81% |
| Check Point Software Technologies Ltd CHKP | Technology | 2.71% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
EIS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 36.3% |
| Technology | 18.3% |
| Healthcare | 11.8% |
| Industrials | 10.3% |
| Real Estate | 7.7% |
| Utilities | 5.4% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 2.5% |
| Communication Services | 2.3% |
| Energy | 2.0% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.9% |
| Basic Materials | 1.6% |
By region: Africa/Middle East 93.1%, Asia Emerging 3.6%, North America 3.1%, Europe Developed 0.2%.
EIS returns and risk
| Year to date | +6.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.0% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +35.2% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +11.6% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.9% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 22.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.15 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
EIS: frequently asked questions
What does EIS invest in?
iShares MSCI Israel ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Teva Pharma Industries Ltd ADR (11.7%), Bank Leumi Le-Israel B.M (8.5%), Bank Hapoalim (8.0%), Tower Semiconductor Ltd (6.8%), Elbit Systems Ltd (4.5%).
What is the EIS expense ratio?
0.59% a year: about $59.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the EIS dividend yield?
1.56%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will EIS go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 52%, with a likely range (50%) of $109.58 to $120.09 from $114.38 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has EIS performed?
Year to date +6.8%, one year +20.0%, three years +35.2% a year, five years +11.6% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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