Contrary to the sharp declines: foreign investors increased their investments

Despite the sharp declines on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, foreign investors increased their investments in Israeli stocks by a net amount of approximately NIS 894 million from the elections until November 4, according to stock exchange data. Most purchases were concentrated in the financial sector.

Despite the sharp declines on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, foreign investors increased their investments in Israeli stocks. According to stock exchange data cited by economist Nissen Abraham, from the elections until November 4, foreign investors purchased stocks with a net volume of approximately NIS 894 million. Most purchases were concentrated in the financial sector, with an investment of about NIS 630 million in banks, insurance companies, and financial services. In contrast, local institutional investors reduced their exposure to financials and increased investments in technology, while mutual funds sold stocks worth about NIS 470 million. The article notes that despite market pressure and the rise in Israel's perceived risk, foreigners did not retreat from the local stock exchange.