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The only possible exit for coronavirus is the vaccine. There is only one place in the world where everyone is eligible for a vaccine. While citizens in every other country need to wait weeks or months for a vaccine, any Israeli can get vaccinated the same day. More than half of Israel's adults have already gotten the jab. Thus there is only one country that has successfully implemented an exit plan.

Israel’s rich history and strong economic foundations make for an attractive investment.

As an individual investor, you may wonder why investing in Israel would be a smart move. Among the reasons for investing in Israel is historical, geographic, and financial diversification. Israel is emerging as a technological innovator. The following list describes some of the sectors to consider in Israel:

Hi-tech industry - There has been a lot of talk about the digital wireless industry in the United States and worldwide. Some investors are interested in investing in Israeli companies because they have a chance at becoming a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Bonds and stocks - One of the significant reasons many investors choose to invest in Israel is its equity markets. In the past few years, Israel has attracted a considerable number of American and European investors. Because of this, many US corporations with factories in the Middle East - especially Saudi Arabia - have decided to move their head offices to Israel to take advantage of the country’s comparatively low labor costs and easy access to the equity markets.

Bond funds - There has been a significant amount of investment activity in Israel’s bond funds. Over the last decade, Israel has developed an impressive portfolio of both municipal and commercial bond funds. Some of the more major ones are Bank of Israel, Credit Israel, and Credit Calpers. These three bond funds have performed well during these turbulent times and are now among the world bond market’s top-performing funds. Some of the investors looking for bonds and bond funds include private investors looking for high yields, large banks looking for safe investments in emerging markets, and other institutional investors looking for a high return on their investment.

Real estate investing - Even though the stock market has naturally performed poorly during the pandemic, there is still money to be made in Israel’s real estate market. The growth of the country’s population is helping to underpin the high demand for apartments and homes. If you own stocks or bonds in Israel, you can diversify by taking advantage of the country’s real estate sector. The world’s most successful real estate developers make their headquarters in and around Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Some of the most popular real estate developments include developments in Jerusalem, Gush Etzion, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem.

Government bonds - One of the most attractive areas for investors looking at investing in Israel is the government bond market. The government’s interest rate caps and lock-ins make these bonds very attractive. Many of the major investors in the country’s bond funds are from the United States and Europe. Some of the more common types of government bonds included in an investor’s portfolio are National Bank of Israel Bonds, Bank of Israel Municipal Bonds, Israeli National Bonds, Israeli Treasury Bonds, and General Government Bonds.

As you can see, investing in Israel can be as simple or complex as you choose. No matter your interests, there is likely an opportunity for you to invest in the country’s stock market, real estate, or bond markets. If you are an American citizen or a non-resident of Israel, there is an abundance of investment opportunities available to you. If you prefer to invest on your own but you are not familiar with the country’s stock markets, you can invest in a wide range of fixed interest rate portfolios as well as mutual funds.