EIS: Israel Stocks Charge To New Highs, Despite The Middle East Conflict (Technical Analysis)

EIS (iShares MSCI Israel Capped ETF) has delivered 73% returns over the past year, outpacing both the S&P 500 and global peers. EIS maintains a buy rating, supported by attractive valuation (P/E 15.5x), robust momentum, and a resilient long-term technical uptrend. The ETF's portfolio is concentrated in Financials (over one-third) and Information Technology (20%), with notable biotech and cybersecurity exposure.

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies are sliding into their worst economic crisis since the pandemic, with several expected to contract this year on ​spillovers from the U.S.-Israel war with Iran right on its doorstep.

Reuters • Apr 27, 2026

Israel's stock market, which rose at the outset of war with Iran, has lost those gains

The Israeli stock market, which initially rallied at the onset on the country's joint campaign with the U.S. against Iran, is now trading at pre-war levels.

Market Watch • Mar 27, 2026

Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next

The U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran killed the Islamic state's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering retaliatory strikes from Tehran. Iran has retaliated against U.S. and Israeli aggression with strikes against multiple Gulf nations.

CNBC • Mar 2, 2026

The Best Year For Foreign Stocks Since 2009, EIS Leads The Charge (Rating Upgrade)

iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) is upgraded to a buy, reflecting strong valuation and technical momentum. EIS has surged 64% since April, outpacing the S&P 500, with robust A+ momentum and attractive 13.7x P/E and 1.48x PEG ratios. The ETF is concentrated in Financials and Information Technology, with notable risk from portfolio concentration and geopolitical volatility.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 29, 2025

Top-Performing International ETFs of 2025

International ETFs like VEA, EZU & EEM outshone U.S. peers in 2025 as cheaper valuations, diversified exposure, and stimulus measures drove substantial gains.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 24, 2025

Best International ETFs: Top 5 Countries To Outperform The U.S.

Global market leadership may be shifting again as trade tensions escalate, the U.S. dollar trades at multi-year lows, and gold at all-time highs. This brings back for the second time this year the quest for the best international ETFs. The most recent global outlook from the IMF points to ongoing strengths in emerging markets and developing economies vs. the U.S. and other advanced economies in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 20, 2025

EIS: Peace Could Pay Dividends For Israel And The Middle East

iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) remains a compelling buy, especially if peace in the Middle East holds and regional integration advances. EIS benefits from Israel's robust tech and finance sectors, which could see renewed growth as international pressures ease. Valuation is attractive with a PE ratio around 12, and peace could further drive sales, margins, and future dividend growth for EIS holdings.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 16, 2025

EIS: Israeli Stocks - Between Attractive Valuations And Geopolitical Tensions

The iShares MSCI Israel ETF has seen the share of financial stocks increase year-to-date, with the information technology sector exposure slipping to second place. This makes EIS's future returns increasingly cyclical and more dependent on GDP growth accelerating in 2026, as projected by the Bank of Israel. Earnings growth should benefit from high population growth and Israel's high ranking on competitiveness and innovation.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 11, 2025

Best And Worst Country ETFs Since Trump 2.0

It has been 225 days since President Trump's Inauguration on January 20th, and the S&P 500 entered today up 8% since the last close before the Inauguration. Speaking of the G7, the US has been the worst market among these seven developed nations since Inauguration Day in January. Along with being the second-best performing country ETF since Inauguration Day, Vietnamhas easily been the best performer since April 8th with a gain of 77.5%.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2025