EIS — iShares MSCI Israel ETF
Single Country - Developed Ranked #233 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
EIS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in EIS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
EIS Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: EIS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in EIS?
See what a lump sum in EIS would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) operates within the Single Country - Developed category, where it is one of 18 funds tracked by ETFValuer. Issued by iShares, the fund manages $898 million in assets and trades at a price of $118.76. It holds an overall rank of #233 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of C with a score of 60.6 out of 100. Investors face an expense ratio of 0.59% while receiving a dividend yield of 1.54%. The asset size of nearly $900 million suggests moderate adoption relative to the broader universe of 458 funds. This combination of a mid-tier rank and a C grade reflects a specific risk-return profile within its specialized sector.
Recent price action shows a decline of 0.76% over one day and a further drop of 1.60% over the past week. The fund posted a modest gain of 0.77% over one month before slipping 5.94% over the last three months. A slight recovery occurred over six months with a return of -0.71%, while year-to-date performance stands at +6.67%. The one-year return has accelerated significantly to +26.39%, and the three-year annualized return is notably higher at +119.74%. This pattern indicates a divergence where short-term volatility contrasts sharply with strong long-term growth trends.
The fund carries a High volatility label and a beta of 1.08, indicating that its price movements tend to be more pronounced than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 0.92 suggests the fund has generated a moderate amount of excess return per unit of risk taken. Despite the strong long-term returns, the maximum drawdown reached -22.29%, highlighting the potential for significant temporary losses. This combination of high beta and a deep drawdown implies the fund experiences substantial swings in both up and down markets. The Sharpe ratio of 0.92 balances these risks by acknowledging the positive returns generated during the period despite the elevated volatility.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
EIS Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 8.82% | $91M |
| 2 | BANK LEUMI LE ISRAEL B.M. | 8.17% | $84M |
| 3 | BANK HAPOALIM B.M. | 6.98% | $72M |
| 4 | TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD | 6.95% | $71M |
| 5 | ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 5.52% | $57M |
| 6 | NOVA LTD | 3.36% | $35M |
| 7 | PHOENIX FINANCIAL LTD | 3.28% | $34M |
| 8 | ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD | 3.08% | $32M |
| 9 | ISRAEL DISCOUNT BANK LIMITED | 2.95% | $30M |
| 10 | MIZRAHI TEFAHOT BANK LTD | 2.60% | $27M |
Holdings as of 2026-05-31 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 51.7% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how EIS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With EIS
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with EIS's top 10 — PSI overlaps most, holding 1 of the same companies as EIS's top 10 (6.9% of EIS's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | EIS Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 1 | 6.9% | TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD |
| TAN | Invesco Solar ETF | 1 | 3.1% | ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD |
| SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 1 | 3.1% | ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD |
| FAN | First Trust Global Wind Energy ETF | 1 | 3.1% | ENLIGHT RENEWABLE ENERGY LTD |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What EIS's Fees Cost You
EIS charges an expense ratio of 0.59% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
EIS Dividend Income Estimator
EIS currently yields 1.54%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
EIS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 38.61% and average daily volume is 88K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $898M provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: EIS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
EIS Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -0.76% |
| 1-Week | -1.60% |
| 1-Month | +0.77% |
| 3-Month | -5.94% |
| 6-Month | -0.71% |
| YTD | +6.67% |
| 1-Year | +26.39% |
| 3-Year | +119.74% |
How EIS Compares to Other Single Country - Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | B+ |
EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | +29.14% | 0.5% | $5.96B |
| #22 | B+ |
EWP | iShares MSCI Spain ETF | +36.99% | 0.5% | $1.89B |
| #36 | B+ |
DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | +47.10% | 0.48% | $7.08B |
| #90 | B |
HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | +42.32% | 0.49% | $725M |
| #97 | B |
FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | +23.98% | 0.09% | $3.79B |
| #98 | B |
EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | +21.66% | 0.5% | $3.67B |
| #110 | B |
BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | +22.46% | 0.19% | $17.6B |
| #132 | B |
EWI | iShares MSCI Italy ETF | +26.05% | 0.5% | $796M |
| #138 | B |
EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | +23.81% | 0.49% | $22.3B |
| #140 | B |
EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | +21.81% | 0.5% | $922M |
| #213 | C |
EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | +27.59% | 0.5% | $559M |
| #233 | C |
EIS | iShares MSCI Israel ETF | +26.39% | 0.59% | $898M |
| #281 | C |
EWL | iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF | +16.66% | 0.5% | $1.97B |
| #381 | C |
EWD | iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | +14.78% | 0.51% | $285M |
| #387 | D |
EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | +14.20% | 0.5% | $1.45B |
| #389 | D |
EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF | +15.78% | 0.5% | $1.13B |
| #395 | D |
EWQ | iShares MSCI France ETF | +7.52% | 0.5% | $381M |
| #398 | D |
EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | -0.11% | 0.49% | $1.58B |