EIS — iShares MSCI Israel ETF
Single Country - Developed Ranked #142 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) is a Single Country - Developed fund issued by iShares with $897 million in assets under management. It holds an ETFValuer grade of B, ranking 9th out of 18 peers in its category and 142nd among all 458 tracked ETFs. The fund charges an expense ratio of 0.59%, which exceeds the category median of 0.5%. Its dividend yield stands at 1.51%, slightly below the category median of 1.52%. The top ten holdings represent 51.7% of assets, with the largest position being TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED at 8.8%.
The fund recently upgraded from a C to a B grade on 2026-08-07, reflecting its current standing. Over the past year, EIS returned 35.58%, outperforming the category median of 27.75%. This strong annual performance contrasts with a more modest 1.08% return over the last six months. The price of $126.31 sits at 72.4% of its 52-week range, indicating it has recovered significantly from its low. Historical data is available for only 3.0 years, which limits the depth of long-term trend analysis.
EIS exhibits a beta of 1.07, meaning it moves 107% as much as the broader market. Annualized volatility is 23.34%, which is classified as High. Despite this volatility, the fund has achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.31, suggesting efficient risk-adjusted returns. The maximum drawdown recorded is -18.56%. Liquidity is moderate, with an average daily volume of 60,285 shares and a bid/ask spread of 6.22%.
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: 4.77% (as of 2026-09-03) — 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): 14.32 (as of 2026-09-03) — 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 2026-08-01) — 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 1.51%. 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 6.22% and average daily volume is 60K/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 $897M 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 | +0.25% |
| 1-Week | +2.48% |
| 1-Month | +4.54% |
| 3-Month | +2.40% |
| 6-Month | +1.08% |
| YTD | +13.45% |
| 1-Year | +35.58% |
| 3-Year | +141.11% |
How EIS Compares to Other Single Country - Developed ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | B+ |
EWP | iShares MSCI Spain ETF | +36.14% | 0.5% | $2.26B |
| #30 | B+ |
EWC | iShares MSCI Canada ETF | +28.03% | 0.5% | $6.85B |
| #52 | B+ |
DXJ | WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | +43.32% | 0.48% | $7.35B |
| #63 | B |
FLJP | Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | +29.28% | 0.09% | $4.12B |
| #72 | B |
BBJP | JPMorgan BetaBuilders Japan ETF | +28.40% | 0.19% | $19.2B |
| #82 | B |
EWJ | iShares MSCI Japan ETF | +30.21% | 0.49% | $22.7B |
| #87 | B |
EWS | iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | +27.47% | 0.5% | $1.25B |
| #115 | B |
HEWJ | iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF | +41.12% | 0.49% | $774M |
| #142 | B |
EIS | iShares MSCI Israel ETF | +35.58% | 0.59% | $897M |
| #150 | B |
EWI | iShares MSCI Italy ETF | +26.17% | 0.5% | $1.13B |
| #153 | B |
EWN | iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF | +37.04% | 0.5% | $627M |
| #161 | B |
EWU | iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF | +21.38% | 0.5% | $3.79B |
| #291 | C |
EWL | iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF | +15.32% | 0.5% | $2.42B |
| #311 | C |
EWD | iShares MSCI Sweden ETF | +19.05% | 0.51% | $756M |
| #356 | C |
EWG | iShares MSCI Germany ETF | +8.30% | 0.49% | $1.82B |
| #391 | D |
EWA | iShares MSCI Australia ETF | +15.91% | 0.5% | $1.33B |
| #395 | D |
EWH | iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF | +15.87% | 0.5% | $1.21B |
| #399 | D |
EWQ | iShares MSCI France ETF | +10.47% | 0.5% | $338M |