The Israeli Market

Guides answering the questions an Israeli investor actually asks — how the TA-35 is built, how a traded fund differs from an index fund, how capital gains are taxed in Israel, and where to open an account at all.

These pages explain structure and rules; they do not quote Tel Aviv prices. Exchange market data is a licensed product we do not redistribute, and we would rather say a figure is unavailable than estimate it.

The guides

• The TA-35 Index — Tel Aviv's leading index — what it measures, how it is constructed, and what that means for an investor.
• Israeli ETFs and Index Funds — How a traded fund differs from a mutual tracker, what management fees leave out, and how to compare products that look identical.
• Capital Gains Tax on Investments in Israel — How investment profits are taxed in Israel, the difference between real and nominal gain, and when tax is withheld automatically.
• How to Start Investing in Israel — Bank against brokerage against foreign broker — how they differ on cost, tax and what you actually get.
• The Shekel, the Dollar and Your Returns — Why a return in dollars and a return in shekels are not the same number, and what that means for an Israeli portfolio.

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Last updated: 2026-09-27