Benefits of Investing in Israel

Israel went through some major changes over the last couple decades. In fact, the Israeli economy is in the midst of a profound restructuring. It’s an exciting time for individuals and foundations to support Israel’s burgeoning success story while putting their assets to work in support of their own mission-driven goals and values.

Throughout history, Israel had to rely on great minds and innovative thinkers--as opposed to natural resources--to fuel the economy.

Currently, the country’s universities, companies, and start-ups are making HUGE strides in the tech, telecommunication, and pharmaceutical industries.

In short, Israel’s start-up nation is well into transitioning to a scale-up nation.

It’s an excellent time to consider investing in Israel.

But why?

Let’s take a closer look at why investing in Israel is so enticing...

Photo by Adam Jang on Unsplash

Photo by Adam Jang on Unsplash

A Robust, Growing Stock Market

In 1999, the total market value of Israeli publicly traded stocks was $65 billion. Twenty years later, this value nearly quadrupled to $238 billion. Furthermore, like the United States, the Isaeli stock market provides the necessary capital for companies to grow into multinational corporations with substantial profits and revenues. More than 80% of Israel’s investment capital came from abroad.

Israel’s Highly Educated Workforce

As we said before, Israel thrives on innovation. Israel has one of the highest educated workforces in the world. There are 140 scientists and technicians per 10,000 employees. Compare that to the US that has only 85 per 10,000 employees.

Booming Export Business

The world is eagerly consuming Israel’s innovations. Since 1999, Israel’s exports have increased by 732%.

Changes in Israel's Laws and Regulations

Israel implements growth-orientated economic policies and is willing to challenge vested interest groups blocking change. Finance in Israel is moving away from it’s monopolized, bank-dominated and political past towards more competition and a greater reliance on capital markets.

Israel is an Often Overlooked Investment Opportunity

In 2010, Israel shifted from the indices of emerging-economy nations to the developed-economy indices. To put it simply, they went from being a big fish into a small pond to another fish in the sea. Israel comprises only a tiny percentage of invested assets compared to other “developed” countries. So, for many investors, the opportunity of investing in Israel slips under their radar.

Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Photo by Toa Heftiba on Unsplash

Get Started Investing in Israel

In 2010, founders of Israel Investment Advisors (IIA) saw an opportunity--one that others were missing. More than ten years later, our investment thesis that Israel's economic rise would continue proved correct.

For the past decade, IIA offers the premier way for American’s to access and invest in Israeli stocks through the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). We offer direct investment into the Israeli stock market through the Israel Investment Fund, LP. This actively managed Isreali stock portfolio is focused on long term growth while your money works for a cause you support.

Based in Denver, Colorado, we are a subsidiary of GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. We offer:

Portfolio management, endowment planning, and financial concierge services

An Israeli equity portfolio with a 10-year track record and long-term philosophy

The opportunity to champion your pro-Israel values in your investment portfolio

A chance to expand your foundation’s core values into its investments

Interested in Investing in Israel? The Israel Investment Fund, LP, managed by IIA requires individual investors and foundations to be accredited.

Not sure what that means? Get more information about being an accredited investor.

Ready to take the next steps? Then let’s talk about your financial future. Start the conversation by filling out this simple form or calling us at (303) 861-3798.

Amy Kaufman