VanEck Israel ETF
Name
As of 06/11/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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Vitals
YTD Return
8.4%
1 yr return
35.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
23.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
7.6%
Net Assets
$167 M
Holdings in Top 10
53.3%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.64%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 32.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/11/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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ISRA - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 8.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 23.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.6%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.57%
- Dividend Yield 1.3%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Israel ETF
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Fund Family NameVANECKFUND
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Inception DateJun 25, 2013
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Shares Outstanding1675000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerPeter Liao
Fund Description
ISRA - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ISRA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.4% | -42.2% | 90.9% | 30.38% |
| 1 Yr | 35.0% | -39.8% | 185.6% | 17.72% |
| 3 Yr | 23.0%* | -20.3% | 44.1% | 22.78% |
| 5 Yr | 7.6%* | -13.1% | 25.8% | 49.37% |
| 10 Yr | 10.3%* | -5.3% | 16.1% | 27.42% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ISRA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35.0% | -22.7% | 91.0% | 34.18% |
| 2024 | 24.5% | -47.4% | 32.4% | 2.53% |
| 2023 | -2.0% | -15.1% | 61.2% | 91.14% |
| 2022 | -26.7% | -84.3% | 99.1% | 83.54% |
| 2021 | 8.6% | -29.9% | 283.0% | 62.34% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | ISRA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 8.4% | -42.2% | 90.9% | 30.38% |
| 1 Yr | 35.0% | -39.8% | 185.6% | 17.72% |
| 3 Yr | 23.0%* | -20.3% | 44.1% | 22.78% |
| 5 Yr | 7.6%* | -13.1% | 25.8% | 49.37% |
| 10 Yr | 10.3%* | -5.3% | 16.1% | 27.42% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | ISRA Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37.0% | -8.2% | 95.4% | 35.44% |
| 2024 | 26.0% | -47.4% | 34.5% | 3.80% |
| 2023 | -0.1% | -12.6% | 64.7% | 88.61% |
| 2022 | -25.7% | -83.7% | 105.8% | 81.01% |
| 2021 | 10.1% | -27.5% | 283.0% | 68.83% |
ISRA - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| ISRA | Category Low | Category High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 167 M | 5 M | 24.1 B | 57.50% |
| Number of Holdings | 80 | 2 | 315 | 17.50% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 73.1 M | 3.24 M | 11.7 B | 63.75% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 53.26% | 14.7% | 415.6% | 65.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd 10.35%
- Bank Leumi Le-Israel BM 8.68%
- Bank Hapoalim BM 7.67%
- Elbit Systems Ltd 7.31%
- Tower Semiconductor Ltd 3.84%
- Check Point Software Technologies Ltd 3.48%
- Phoenix Financial Ltd 3.37%
- Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd 3.21%
- Israel Discount Bank Ltd 3.07%
- Nova Ltd 2.28%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.68% | 49.47% | 100.02% | 21.25% |
| Cash | 1.31% | 0.00% | 315.53% | 42.50% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.94% | 31.25% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.90% | 31.19% | 55.00% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.30% | 17.50% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.97% | 20.00% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 39.90% | 0.00% | 39.90% | 1.27% |
| Financial Services | 23.28% | 0.00% | 64.45% | 55.70% |
| Healthcare | 8.66% | 0.00% | 37.68% | 27.85% |
| Industrials | 7.06% | 0.00% | 39.81% | 81.01% |
| Real Estate | 6.92% | 0.00% | 30.80% | 22.78% |
| Communication Services | 4.56% | 0.00% | 23.24% | 55.70% |
| Utilities | 3.21% | 0.00% | 29.58% | 39.24% |
| Energy | 2.34% | 0.00% | 40.11% | 59.49% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 1.79% | 0.00% | 24.14% | 91.14% |
| Consumer Defense | 1.27% | 0.00% | 28.14% | 93.67% |
| Basic Materials | 1.01% | 0.00% | 50.50% | 92.41% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 52.47% | 0.00% | 99.95% | 96.25% |
| US | 47.22% | 0.00% | 100.02% | 5.00% |
ISRA - Expenses
Operational Fees
| ISRA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% | 0.09% | 3.89% | 39.74% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.10% | 37.50% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.08% | 0.15% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| ISRA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| ISRA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| ISRA Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 32.00% | 4.00% | 217.50% | 76.39% |
ISRA - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| ISRA | Category Low | Category High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% | 0.00% | 6.29% | 77.50% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| ISRA | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| ISRA | Category Low | Category High | ISRA % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.57% | -4.11% | 4.93% | 87.50% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| ISRA | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.869 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.525 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.663 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.621 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.212 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.048 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.435 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.376 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.462 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.281 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.163 | OrdinaryDividend |
ISRA - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Peter Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jun 25, 2013
8.94
8.9%
Mr. Liao has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since the summer of 2004 and has been a portfolio manager since 2006. Mr. Liao graduated from New York University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. He is a CFA charterholder.
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 12, 2018
4.22
4.2%
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since January 2007 and has been a portfolio manager since 2018. Mr. Jin graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Analysis.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 | 31.8 | 8.72 | 10.64 |