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FIRST ISRAEL FD, Inc. (ISL)

CAPS Rating:
*****

Non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Israeli securities.

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Emerging Markets Funds (48), ETF (Exchange Traded Fund or Note) (1456), International (160), Micro Cap (4701)
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FIRST ISRAEL FD, Inc. At A Glance

Current Price: $14.87
Last Trade Time: 2/9/2010 3:13 PM
Open: $0.00
Previous Close: $14.43
Daily Range: $14.52 - $14.91
52-Week Range: $6.75 - $16.35
Volume: 6,850
Market Cap: $63.52M
P/E Ratio: 0.00
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Avatar dollarpimp (68.82) Submitted: 1/15/08 10:21 AM

Even though I expect this ETF to outperform the S&P, I must point out that it's currently selling at a 25% premium to its NAV! Buyers at this level are one geopolitical shock away from an evaporation of this premium. I would buy GAF instead. It's heavily weighted towards South Africa (gold!) but ...More

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Avatar MajBAD0437 (< 20) Submitted: 9/05/08 11:58 AM : Underperform Start Price: $11.85 ISL Score: -35.96

A staunch ally; but past performance=underperform.

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Avatar doopy2 (47.30) Submitted: 7/30/08 7:38 PM : Outperform Start Price: $13.30 ISL Score: 24.95

Peace on its way.

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Avatar jroack (< 20) Submitted: 4/16/08 1:40 AM : Outperform Start Price: $16.75 ISL Score: 5.71

Excellent Israeli etf. Significant recent correction. Diverse consortium of holdings.

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Avatar dollarpimp (68.82) Submitted: 1/15/08 10:21 AM : Outperform Start Price: $19.75 ISL Score: -5.07

Even though I expect this ETF to outperform the S&P, I must point out that it's currently selling at a 25% premium to its NAV! Buyers at this level are one geopolitical shock away from an evaporation of this premium. I would buy GAF instead. It's heavily weighted towards South Africa (gold!) but its second largest concentration is Israel without the ridiculous premium.

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Avatar TrackMasterTrack (21.44) Submitted: 12/25/07 4:42 PM : Outperform Start Price: $18.23 ISL Score: 6.41

Oy Vay! How else could I rate this one. Look at the world and you'll see, these markets are hot.

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