VanEck Israel ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About ISRA

What does ISRA invest in?

The VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) aims to closely track the price and income returns of the BlueStar Israel Global Index (BLSNTR), before accounting for fees and expenses. This index is made up of equity instruments, which can encompass depositary receipts, from publicly listed firms that the Index Provider deems to be Israeli.

What is the expense ratio of ISRA?

VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) charges an expense ratio of 0.59%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ISRA?

VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) manages $152.4M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ISRA actively managed or an index fund?

ISRA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was ISRA launched?

VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA) launched in June 2013 and is managed by VanEck.

How has ISRA performed?

ISRA's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.