- ISIN
- US4642866325
- CUSIP
- 464286632
- Issuer
- iShares
- Inception Date
- Mar 26, 2008
- Region
- Middle East (Israel)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MSCI Israel Capped Investable Market Index (Net)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
- Assets Under Management
- $934M
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Performance
EIS Performance Chart
iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) is up 10.7% since the beginning of the year. EIS is currently trading at $121 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EIS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,873.
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Returns By Period
iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) has returned 10.71% so far this year and 40.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EIS has returned 11.75% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
iShares MSCI Israel ETF
- 1D
- -1.53%
- 1M
- -8.98%
- YTD
- 10.71%
- 6M
- 8.76%
- 1Y
- 40.68%
- 3Y*
- 32.27%
- 5Y*
- 13.37%
- 10Y*
- 11.75%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
EIS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 28, 2008, EIS's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +16.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, EIS closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -12.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.14% | -0.18% | -2.31% | 12.69% | 5.30% | -11.53% | 10.71% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.65% | -1.93% | -5.96% | 5.39% | 8.17% | 12.61% | -3.23% | 3.22% | 5.82% | 2.14% | 1.28% | 7.11% | 45.11% |
| 2024 | 0.81% | 8.64% | 0.06% | -7.43% | 4.70% | -0.93% | 2.33% | 7.98% | 0.65% | 1.20% | 8.69% | 4.49% | 34.50% |
| 2023 | 4.29% | -7.30% | 1.10% | -1.08% | -3.05% | 3.15% | 6.67% | -3.59% | -1.94% | -13.71% | 16.28% | 7.83% | 5.48% |
| 2022 | -5.13% | 0.39% | 0.03% | -6.83% | -5.48% | -8.61% | 8.26% | 3.54% | -13.61% | 6.17% | 0.81% | -8.18% | -27.05% |
| 2021 | -0.36% | 0.54% | 0.44% | 6.08% | 0.34% | 1.60% | 1.66% | 1.93% | -0.77% | 5.92% | -0.84% | 4.53% | 22.83% |
Benchmark Metrics
iShares MSCI Israel ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.66%, beta of 0.87, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 28, 2008.
- This ETF participated in 102.12% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 89.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.87 and R2 of 0.58, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.66%
- Beta
- 0.87
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 89.68%
- Downside Capture
- 102.12%
Expense Ratio
EIS has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EIS ranks 57 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| EIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.28 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.30 | 2.78 | +0.51 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.50 | 12.44 | -1.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares MSCI Israel ETF provided a 1.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.86 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.86 | $1.58 | $1.06 | $0.81 | $0.93 | $0.81 | $0.11 | $1.18 | $0.42 | $1.04 | $0.83 | $1.25 |
Dividend yield | 1.54% | 1.44% | 1.38% | 1.39% | 1.66% | 1.04% | 0.16% | 2.06% | 0.87% | 2.02% | 1.78% | 2.55% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares MSCI Israel ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.77 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.58 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $1.06 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.81 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.93 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares MSCI Israel ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares MSCI Israel ETF was 51.94%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 280 trading sessions.
The current iShares MSCI Israel ETF drawdown is 11.53%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -51.94%Nov 2008 | 5mo 21d | 1y 1mo | 1y 7moJun 2008 - Jan 2010 |
2023 bear market2023 | -41.88%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | 1y 1mo | 2y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2024 |
2012 bear market2012 | -40.26%Jul 2012 | 1y 6mo | 3y 4d | 4y 6moJan 2011 - Jul 2015 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.24%Mar 2020 | 25d | 9mo 6d | 10mo 1dFeb 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2010 bear market2010 | -22.47%Jun 2010 | 2mo 25d | 5mo 13d | 8mo 8dApr 2010 - Dec 2010 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -51.94% | -56.78% | +4.84% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.40% | -9.10% | -3.30% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.10% | -18.90% | -5.20% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.88% | -25.43% | -16.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.88% | -33.92% | -7.96% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -11.53% | -1.80% | -9.73% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.89% | -10.71% | -3.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.88% | 2.03% | +1.85% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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