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Net realization of government bonds in Israel
Bonds and makam: In December, nonresidents realized about $230 million net in government bonds. This follows net investments of about $400 million in October–November. In 2013 as a whole, nonresidents realized a total of about $2.1 billion in government bonds, mainly unindexed bonds with a term to maturity of 3–10 years.
Investments in Israeli shares: In December, nonresidents made net investments of approximately $45 million in shares on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE). In 2013 as a whole, nonresidents made net investments of approximately $1.5 billion in shares in Israel, Mainly in the pharmaceuticals, banking and communications industries - a marked increase over 2012, when net investments totaled only about $410 million. In addition, nonresidents invested about $940 million in Israeli shares traded abroad during 2013.
Nonresidents' direct investment in Israel: In December, nonresidents' net direct investment in Israel via the banking system totaled about $500 million, with the investments being spread among various industries.
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Investments by institutional investors in foreign shares traded abroad
In December, the three sectors—the business sector, households, and institutional investors—made financial investments (bonds and shares) abroad totaling about $810 million combined.
Shares: In December, institutional investors invested about $590 million in shares traded abroad, while households and the business sector invested a total of about $140 million dollars in shares.
In 2013 as a whole, institutional investors made a total of about $3.6 billion in investments in foreign shares traded abroad, while households invested about $2.1 billion and the business sector invested about $1.3 billion.
Bonds: In December, Israeli residents made net investments of about $75 million in bonds traded abroad. Investments of about $200 million by institutional investors and households combined were partially offset by realization of about $125 million by the business sector.
In 2013 as a whole, institutional investors and the business sector each invested about $1.2 billion in bonds traded abroad, while households invested about $750 million.
Direct investments abroad: In December, residents realized about $100 million, net, in direct investments abroad, mainly in one company in the high technology industry.
