- ISIN
- US92189F6354
- CUSIP
- 92189F635
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Jun 25, 2013
- Region
- Developed Markets (Israel)
- Category
- Global Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- BlueStar Israel Global Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $158M
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Performance
ISRA Performance Chart
VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) is up 9.6% since the beginning of the year. ISRA is currently trading at $64 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of ISRA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,451.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) has returned 9.60% so far this year and 34.99% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ISRA has returned 10.73% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
VanEck Israel ETF
- 1D
- -2.22%
- 1M
- -3.72%
- YTD
- 9.60%
- 6M
- 10.00%
- 1Y
- 34.99%
- 3Y*
- 22.38%
- 5Y*
- 7.73%
- 10Y*
- 10.73%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
ISRA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 26, 2013, ISRA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.83%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.0 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -16.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, ISRA closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.91% | -2.41% | -1.45% | 10.15% | 5.53% | -8.29% | 9.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.04% | -2.11% | -4.89% | 4.78% | 7.41% | 9.18% | -2.85% | 4.20% | 4.06% | 1.40% | 1.55% | 6.12% | 36.98% |
| 2024 | -0.10% | 7.42% | -0.02% | -7.11% | 3.10% | -0.10% | 3.05% | 5.43% | 0.33% | 1.45% | 8.07% | 2.73% | 26.03% |
| 2023 | 6.10% | -5.55% | 0.38% | -2.77% | -0.22% | 1.24% | 5.15% | -6.47% | -3.30% | -14.24% | 14.68% | 8.13% | -0.08% |
| 2022 | -7.63% | 2.44% | 0.79% | -8.88% | -4.16% | -8.21% | 9.92% | 1.06% | -12.68% | 5.50% | 1.56% | -6.56% | -25.76% |
| 2021 | 1.67% | -0.36% | -2.60% | 6.16% | -0.47% | 2.37% | -1.10% | 2.07% | -2.28% | 6.50% | -4.45% | 2.73% | 10.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Israel ETF has an annualized alpha of -1.52%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.60 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 26, 2013.
- This ETF participated in 99.30% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 83.78% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.60, 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
- -1.52%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.60
- Upside Capture
- 83.78%
- Downside Capture
- 99.30%
Expense Ratio
ISRA has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ISRA 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 VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) 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.
| ISRA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.31 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.35 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.36 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.19 | 2.71 | +0.48 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.11 | 12.15 | -1.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Israel ETF provided a 1.35% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.87 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.87 | $0.87 | $0.53 | $0.66 | $0.48 | $0.62 | $0.08 | $0.49 | $0.21 | $0.48 | $0.44 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 1.35% | 1.48% | 1.21% | 1.89% | 1.36% | 1.28% | 0.17% | 1.38% | 0.76% | 1.58% | 1.62% | 1.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 | $0.53 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
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 VanEck 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 VanEck Israel ETF was 45.02%, occurring on Oct 27, 2023. Recovery took 412 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Israel ETF drawdown is 8.45%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -45.02%Oct 2023 | 1y 11mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 7moNov 2021 - Jun 2025 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.06%Mar 2020 | 27d | 6mo 23d | 7mo 20dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
2016 bear market2016 | -25.49%Feb 2016 | 5mo 27d | 2y 5mo | 2y 11moAug 2015 - Jul 2018 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -21.53%Dec 2018 | 3mo 4d | 10mo 15d | 1y 1moSep 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2021 correction2021 | -12.79%Mar 2021 | 26d | 5mo 29d | 6mo 25dFeb 2021 - Sep 2021 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ISRA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -45.02% | -56.78% | +11.76% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.02% | -9.10% | -1.92% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.74% | -18.90% | -8.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -45.02% | -25.43% | -19.59% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.02% | -33.92% | -11.10% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.45% | -1.29% | -7.16% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -11.17% | -10.72% | -0.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.16% | 2.02% | +1.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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