VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) Holdings & Expense Ratio
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VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) has a last stored price of $67.31, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.71% expense ratio and $139M in assets under management.
Holdings and weights below are as of Mar 15, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ADR (TEVA) at 11.43%, and the largest sector allocation is Financial Services at 38.5%.
VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 1.18
Expense Ratio
What does ISRA hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ADR (TEVA) | 11.43% |
| Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM (LUMI.TA) | 9.26% |
| Bank Hapoalim BM (POLI.TA) | 8.13% |
| Elbit Systems Ltd (ESLT.TA) | 6.50% |
| Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (CHKP) | 3.64% |
| Israel Discount Bank Ltd Class A (DSCT.TA) | 3.63% |
| Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd (MZTF.TA) | 3.24% |
| Phoenix Financial Ltd (PHOE.TA) | 3.18% |
| Tower Semiconductor Ltd (TSEM.TA) | 2.69% |
| Nova Ltd (NVMI) | 2.26% |
This fund data is more than 45 days old; verify current holdings with the issuer.
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 38.5% |
| Technology | 21.7% |
| Healthcare | 12.2% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Real Estate | 4.7% |
| Utilities | 4.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 2.0% |
| Energy | 2.0% |
| Communication Services | 1.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 1.6% |
| Basic Materials | 0.2% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Israel | 91.1% |
| United States | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | 0.4% |
| Singapore | 0.3% |
| Jersey | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Dividend Yield
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- Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity ETF (GEM) — 0.59% expense ratio
- iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA) — 0.32% expense ratio
- VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) (Equity) — 0.51% expense ratio
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- VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) (Multi-Asset) — 0.40% expense ratio
- VanEck Green Infrastructure ETF (RNEW) (Equity) — 0.47% expense ratio
- VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF (ITM) (Multi-Asset) — 0.18% expense ratio
Questions & Answers
What is ISRA and what does it track?
The VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) seeks to replicate the price and yield performance of the BlueStar Israel Global Index. This index is composed of equity securities of publicly traded companies that are generally considered to be Israeli companies.
What is the expense ratio for ISRA?
The expense ratio for the VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) is 0.71%. This means that for every $10,000 invested in the fund, $71 is used to cover the fund's operating expenses.
While this provides access to a specific market, it is important to consider the cost relative to potential returns.
What are the top holdings in ISRA?
As of 2026-03-15, the top holdings in the VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) are: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd ADR, with a weight of 11.43%; Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM, at 9.26%; Bank Hapoalim BM, comprising 8.13%; Elbit Systems Ltd at 6.50%; and…
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, making up 3.64% of the fund.
Is ISRA a good long-term investment?
Whether ISRA is a suitable long-term investment depends on an individual's investment goals, risk tolerance, and outlook on the Israeli economy. ISRA provides targeted exposure to Israeli equities, which can offer diversification benefits.
However, it also carries concentration risk due to its focus on a single country.
How does ISRA compare to similar ETFs?
ISRA stands out with its specific focus on Israeli equities. While other regional or global ETFs may include some Israeli companies, ISRA offers a more concentrated exposure.
With an expense ratio of 0.71% and AUM of $0.14 billion, ISRA's expense ratio may be higher than broader market ETFs.
Does ISRA pay dividends?
As of 2026-03-15, the VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) has a dividend yield of 0.00%. This indicates that the fund is not currently distributing dividends to its shareholders.
Investors seeking income-generating investments may need to consider other ETFs with a history of dividend payments. The lack of a dividend yield may be a factor for investors prioritizing current income over capital appreciation.
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