iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) Performance
EIS total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +9.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +22.2% total return
- 5 years
- +11.4% a year
- 10 years
- +11.4% a year
- Since first price
- +6.8% a year since 2008
EIS trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EIS total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −4.0% | −4.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +0.4% | +0.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −5.4% | −6.0% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +9.5% | +8.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +22.2% | +20.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +173.5%+39.9%/yr | +162.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +71.5%+11.4%/yr | +58.9% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +193.9%+11.4%/yr | +155.7% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +244.7%+8.6%/yr | +167.5% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 28, 2008 | +239.4%+6.8%/yr | +140.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: EIS vs SPY
From Mar 28, 2008: EIS grew to $33,942, SPY to $80,935.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EIS returns by calendar year
12 of 17 full years positive. Best 2009 (+81.3%), worst 2011 (−32.7%). 2026 is year to date.
EIS annual returns table
| Year | EIS | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +9.5% | −15.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +45.1% | −16.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +34.5% | −10.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +5.5% | −26.1% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −27.1% | −29.1% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +22.8% | −8.1% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +12.0% | −38.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +20.9% | −8.7% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −4.8% | −20.1% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +12.8% | −15.5% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | −4.0% | −10.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | +7.8% | −15.2% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −1.7% | −12.1% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +18.3% | −8.9% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +8.7% | −19.1% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −32.7% | −36.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +15.3% | −22.5% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +81.3% | −13.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
EIS largest drawdowns
Now 12.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2008 | −51.9% | Nov 20, 2008 | Jan 4, 2010 | 6 months | 1.6 years |
| Jan 3, 2022 | −41.9% | Oct 27, 2023 | Dec 4, 2024 | 1.8 years | 2.9 years |
| Jan 18, 2011 | −40.3% | Jul 24, 2012 | Jul 28, 2015 | 1.5 years | 4.5 years |
| Feb 19, 2020 | −38.2% | Mar 16, 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 | 26 days | 10 months |
| Apr 5, 2010 | −22.5% | Jun 30, 2010 | Dec 10, 2010 | 3 months | 8 months |
| Aug 14, 2015 | −20.9% | Feb 11, 2016 | Jun 19, 2017 | 6 months | 1.8 years |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EIS risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +32.8% | +12.8% | +11.2% | +7.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 20.2% | 20.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.21 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.37 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.12 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.54 |
| Best month | +16.3% | +16.3% | +16.3% | +16.3% |
| Worst month | −13.7% | −13.7% | −18.3% | −18.6% |
| Best 12 months | +69.6% | +69.6% | +69.6% | +86.2% |
| Worst 12 months | +18.4% | −27.1% | −27.1% | −32.7% |
| Positive months | 69% | 62% | 63% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.33 | 1.07 | 1.07 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.81 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
EIS rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 212 | −32.7% | +8.2% | +86.2% | 70% |
| 3-year (a year) | 188 | −5.6% | +4.5% | +40.1% | 81% |
| 5-year (a year) | 164 | −3.0% | +5.0% | +16.6% | 90% |
| 10-year (a year) | 104 | −0.5% | +4.7% | +12.7% | 99% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2008. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EIS performance overview
iShares MSCI Israel ETF (EIS) returned +22.2% over the past year and +11.4% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2008 it has returned +6.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $33,942. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −51.9%, from May 30, 2008 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 1.1 years to get back to the old high. EIS finished 12 of its 17 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+81.3%) and the worst 2011 (−32.7%). Volatility has been 20.5% a year.
Related: EIS chart, EIS holdings, EIS dividends. See the EIS overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EIS performance FAQ
What is the EIS return over the past year?
EIS returned +22.2% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 20.3%.
What is the average annual return of EIS?
EIS has returned +11.4% a year over 5 years, +11.4% a year over 10 years, +6.8% a year since March 28, 2008 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EIS be worth?
$10,000 invested in EIS at its first recorded close on March 28, 2008 would be worth about $33,942 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EIS?
The worst calendar year was 2011, with a total return of −32.7%. The best was 2009 at +81.3%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EIS?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −51.9% between May 30, 2008 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on January 4, 2010, 1.1 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EIS?
Over the past 3 years EIS had an annualized volatility of 22.2% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.21 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).