Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman: I'm a big believer in Israel long-term

Pershing Square Capital Management founder and CEO Bill Ackman joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Israel's economy and stock market as the country heads toward an election, the U.S.-Iran war, the U.S.-Israel relationship, and more.

CNBC Television • Oct 22, 2026

Pershing's Ackman sees a $1 trillion Israeli company within a decade

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman, founder of Pershing Square Capital Management, said on Thursday he remained "bullish" on Israel's economy ​and financial markets, and predicted the country would produce a $1 ‌trillion company within a decade.

Reuters • Oct 22, 2026

Israel's economy and financial markets are booming — even as conflict rages in the Middle East

Conflict involving Israel has escalated this year, but the country's economy is still expected to outperform major developed markets in 2026. Capital markets are also outperforming, with the Tel Aviv 35 surging and the shekel rising.

CNBC • Apr 30, 2026

ISRA: Israeli Stocks Remain Attractive At The Start Of 2026

The VanEck Israel ETF invests primarily in large-cap Israeli stocks with a market capitalization of over $5 billion. ISRA holdings offer an attractive 6.05% trailing earnings yield, partly explained by a sizable allocation to the financials sector. Assuming a continuation of the recent lull in geopolitical tensions, the Bank of Israel projects 5.2% GDP growth in 2026.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 6, 2026

VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds.

Business Wire • Dec 20, 2025

What Israel's Soaring Markets Are Saying About the Iran War

Israel's war with Iran carries risks, but investors are giving it a vote of confidence.

WSJ • Jun 22, 2025

This is one of the greatest opportunities ever to invest in Israel, says Aleph's Eisenberg

Michael Eisenberg, Aleph co-founder and general partner, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss what Eisenberg's been seeing from VC and tech activity since October 7, the employees of tech companies called to fight, and structural troubles in Israel's government.

CNBC Television • Feb 15, 2024

Israel exchange says no abnormal trading ahead of Oct 7. attack, calls short seller report 'flawed'

The authors, Joshua Mitts, professor at Columbia Law School, and Robert Jackson, professor at New York University, said they found "troubling trading patterns" that warrant investigation.

CNBC • Dec 6, 2023

VanEck Israel ETF: Uninvestable In The Current Environment

The VanEck Israel ETF faces several risks that make it uninvestable in the current climate. Short-term economic shocks, including a potential economic downturn and operational challenges in the tech sector, are negatively impacting the Israeli economy. Long-run economic uncertainty, such as potential emigration and demographic shifts, poses a risk to the Israeli economy.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2023

5 ETF Areas That Spooked Investors in October

After a downbeat September, October too remained volatile for Wall Street due to higher rates.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 30, 2023