In an surprise move this week, Bank of Israel Governor Stanley Fischer raised Israel’s base interest rate by double the expected amount to 3.0% – compared to the U.S. rate of 0-0.25%. Israeli government and corporate bonds increased their annual yields as a result, making these bonds even more attractive …
Generating Income From the Israeli Market
Smart investors use their money to generate income by ensuring that while they are invested they are also getting additional payouts from their investment. One of the strategies you may consider is investing in Israeli dividend stocks. Many of the largest companies on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange give dividend payments …
7 Ways to Invest in Israel Without Living There
Many people think you need to be an Israeli, live in Israel and know Hebrew in order to invest in Israeli stocks, bonds or real estate. The truth is, you don’t. If you’ve thought about investing in Israel, or have considered it because of your faith, this information is for …
Israel Financial Update – April 2011
March 2011 saw a nearly 3% gain in the Shekel against the dollar. Foreign investors who opened an Israeli investment account in Shekels two years ago would have gained 21% already just on their dollars without counting any gain from their actual investments. Israel’s Central Bank raised yet again its interest rate …
Israel Financial Update: March 2011
In surprising economic news, Israel’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose 7.8% in the fourth quarter of 2010 (5.4% in 2010). The Shekel continues to strengthen against the dollar, gaining another 1% in February, 2011. Israeli investment account holders enjoyed this benefits as their holdings are in Shekels. Israeli stocks continue …
Large Gains for Israeli Real Estate Stock
When it comes to Israeli real estate investments, few people know they can diversify their holdings by investing in an Israeli REIT stock. The gains have been substantial from this form of investment, which also has a low barrier of entry and a high degree of liquidity. If you have some …
Israel Financial News Update – February 2011
The Shekel continues to strengthen against the dollar, gaining 16% in the past 21 months. Israeli investment account holders enjoyed this benefits as their holdings are in Shekels. The Israeli stock market outperformed Wall Street yet again in 2010. The Tel Aviv 25 Index returned 16.3% vs. the Dow Jones …
Solid Bonds – Higher Yields
If you’re like many investors, you like the safety of Israel government bonds. It’s considered the most solid Israeli security, but in today’s low interest rate environment, the yields are somewhat modest at 2% to 5% per year. This type of return begs the question – how can one increase …
Good Time to Buy TEVA Stock?
The world’s largest generic drug company is an Israeli firm: Teva Pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1944, with a current market capitalization of $49 billion, Teva makes up 8% of the Tel Aviv 25 index. Shares can be purchased on Wall Street and in Israel. It’s stock price has fallen 18% since …
Stock Gains with Bond Safety: Convertibles
Are you a bond or stock investor? Many investors are either one or the other. The former investors like the security of a solid, fixed-income financial vehicle, and the latter want to enjoy the potential high returns of stocks and are willing to take some risks with their capital. Few …