Countries / West Asia
Investing in Israel
A technology-and-venture-capital-dense economy — sometimes called the 'Start-Up Nation' — where a large share of household and institutional wealth sits inside pension funds and tech-linked equity.
- Capital
- Jerusalem (seat of government)
- Currency
- Israeli new shekel
- Main exchange
- Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)
- Regulator
- Israel Securities Authority (ISA)
How people invest in Israel
Mandatory pension funds are the largest pool of investable capital; many Israeli tech companies dual-list or list directly in the US, so local investors often hold Nasdaq exposure alongside TASE; real estate remains a major store of wealth given constrained supply.
Pension fundsTech equities (TASE & Nasdaq)Real estateVenture capital
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Frequently asked questions
What currency does Israel use?
Israel uses the Israeli new shekel.
What is the main stock exchange in Israel?
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), overseen by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA).
What do people in Israel typically invest in?
Mandatory pension funds are the largest pool of investable capital; many Israeli tech companies dual-list or list directly in the US, so local investors often hold Nasdaq exposure alongside TASE; real estate remains a major store of wealth given constrained supply.