The Bank of Israel published data showing that the balance of the public’s financial assets portfolio increased by around NIS 41 billion, or 1 percent, in the first quarter of 2025 to about NIS 6.3 trillion. The quarterly increase was driven mainly by higher balances of corporate bonds, up 4.7 percent, and equities in Israel, up 2.8 percent. Assets managed by institutional investors rose by around NIS 25 billion, or 0.9 percent, to NIS 2.89 at the end of the quarter, while the portfolio managed by mutual funds in Israel increased by around NIS 19.9 billion, or 3.3 percent, to NIS 617.4 billion, supported by net new investments primarily into domestic bond funds, money market funds, and domestic equity funds.
Bank of Israel 2025-06-30
Bank of Israel reports public financial assets rose by NIS 41 billion to NIS 6.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025
The Bank of Israel reported a 1% increase in the public’s financial assets portfolio, reaching approximately NIS 6.3 trillion in Q1 2025, driven by a rise in corporate bonds and equities. Institutional investors' assets grew by 0.9% to NIS 2.89 trillion, while mutual funds in Israel saw a 3.3% increase to NIS 617.4 billion, bolstered by net new investments in domestic bond, money market, and equity funds.