The Bank of Israel reported that the public’s financial assets portfolio increased by NIS 332 billion, or 4.6%, during the second quarter of 2026 to NIS 7.62 trillion. The portfolio rose to 348% of gross domestic product, with increases across all asset categories. Growth was led by investments abroad, cash and deposits, and corporate bonds. Investments abroad increased by NIS 111 billion to NIS 1.45 trillion, driven by a 16.8% rise in equities held abroad to NIS 901 billion. Cash and deposits grew 4.2% to NIS 2.54 trillion. Assets managed by institutional investors, excluding mutual funds, rose 6.1% to NIS 3.5 trillion, while Israeli mutual fund assets increased 6% to NIS 826 billion, supported by NIS 22.6 billion of net inflows concentrated in shekel money market funds and domestic bond funds.
2026-09-23Bank of Israel
Bank of Israel reports public financial assets rose 4.6% to NIS 7.62 trillion in the second quarter
The Bank of Israel reported that the public’s financial assets increased 4.6% to NIS 7.62 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, led by investments abroad and higher cash and deposit balances. Institutional investor assets rose 6.1% to NIS 3.5 trillion, while mutual fund assets grew 6% to NIS 826 billion.