How do I buy stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange?

How do I buy stocks on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange?

Securities traded on the stock exchange can be bought or sold through “TASE members” only (banks and members who are not banks. Connection between the public and TASE members is through investment advisors or portfolio managers (brokers) licensed by the Israel Securities Authority.

What currency is used in Tel Aviv stock exchange?

New Israeli Shekel
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange

Currency New Israeli Shekel
No. of listings 473 companies listing equities 901 series of corporate bonds 204 series of government bonds 416 index-tracking products 1,231 mutual funds
Market cap Equities: US$ 216 billion; Bonds: US$ 196 billion
Volume 546 million US$ daily (2010)

Can you invest in Israel?

While Israel bonds are indeed a safe investment, an investor should keep several issues in mind: While the yields on Israel bonds are higher than those of U.S. Treasury bonds, Israel bonds still offer higher risk than their U.S. counterparts.

Is Tel Aviv Stock Exchange open?

The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange is open Monday through Thursday from 9:59am to 5:14pm and Sunday from 9:59am to 3:39pm Israel Daylight Time (GMT+03:00).

What days are Tel Aviv Stock Exchange open?

When is the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange open for trading? The Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange is open Sunday from 9:59am to 3:39pm and Monday through Thursday from 9:59am to 5:14pm Israel Daylight Time (GMT+03:00).

How do I invest in Israeli companies?

Perhaps the best method for investing in a diversified portfolio of Israel stocks is via an Israel-focused Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which offer diversification at low cost and trade just like any other stock on a U.S. exchange.

Is Etrade available in Israel?

Online broker E*Trade has launched E*Trade Israel, the company’s first retail branded Web site in the Middle East – and twelfth worldwide.