calcalistech.comOCT 222 min read$STT

State Street and First Trust prepare to enter Israel’s ETF market

State Street and First Trust are preparing to list ETFs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, following BlackRock and Invesco. State Street manages $6.2T, First Trust $340B. The move could increase competition and lower fees in Israel's ETF market, which has NIS 222.4B in assets. Both companies are navigating regulatory processes, with no public announcement yet.

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Published Oct 22, 2026, 9:05 AM UTC

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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$STTNeutralLow

Why it matters

The move signals growing interest from major U.S. asset managers in Israel's expanding ETF market, which could reshape fee dynamics and product offerings.

Market read

First‑time report of two U.S. managers planning Israeli ETF listings; modest trading relevance but notable for sector competition.

What to watch

Potential political backlash against foreign managers could slow rollout.

Relevance 5/10Novelty 5/10Timing: future development

Background

State Street and First Trust are evaluating regulatory steps to list foreign‑domiciled ETFs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, following BlackRock and Invesco's earlier entries.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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$STTNeutralMedium confidence

Context

State Street is planning to list ETFs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, expanding its presence in Israel's ETF market.

Expected impact

likely modest downside pressure on Israeli ETF peers as competition intensifies

Evidence & confidence

The news is a first‑report of a strategic expansion without disclosed financial terms, so impact is limited but may affect market share.

Market effects

Sector

Potential fee compression for Israeli ETF providers and increased product variety for investors.

Regional

May boost overall ETF activity in Israel but limited immediate effect on broader regional markets.

Global

Limited; primarily affects Israeli market and global ETF competition landscape.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

The entry could be delayed by regulatory hurdles, limiting near‑term impact.

Key entities

Asset Manager
State Street
Fourth‑largest global asset manager, seeking to list ETFs in Israel.
Asset Manager
First Trust
Smaller U.S. manager exploring entry into the Israeli ETF market.

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