In 2023, Israelis poured 17.6 billion shekels into foreign stocks through the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange via index funds, compared to just 675 million shekels in 2022. But that's just a slice of the pie, as additional investments were made through various financial instruments.
The focus of these investments primarily lay in the S&P 500 index. Some speculate that Israelis will further diversify their foreign investments, possibly eyeing additional exchanges in particular.
The leading European exchanges include the London Stock Exchange (LSE) – founded in 1571 and considered the oldest stock exchange. Its flagship index, the FTSE100, comprises the UK's top 100 companies. Germany's largest exchange is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE), founded in 1585, and ranks among the oldest exchanges worldwide. Euronext is a European exchange conglomerate comprising Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, and Paris exchanges. Established in 2000, it's the largest exchange group in Europe by the number of tradable securities. The largest Swiss stock-trading institution, established in 1998 and located in Zurich, Switzerland is the Swiss Exchange. Lastly, the Spanish Stock Exchange (BME) was founded in 1831.
The information above should not be construed as a substitute for personalized investment advice.
