Israeli Stocks for Contrarians

Over the last six months, the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) was down over 5%, yet the S&P 500 is actually up slightly from where it was six months ago. For contrarians looking for stocks that may snap back the strongest, Israeli stocks may be the way to go. There are over ten Israeli stocks available to American investors, many of which are dividend payers, based on the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

A high yield stock in the electronics company is Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT). The company pays quarterly dividends, and sports a yield of 2.1%. The company is in the business of defense systems and products, with a trailing price to earnings ratio of 14. Diluted earnings per share attributable to the company's shareholders for the latest reported quarter were down 12% on flat revenues year-over-year.

The largest generic drug manufacturer in the world is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (TEVA), which pays a dividend rate of 2.4% with dividends paid quarterly. It trades at  16.5 times trailing earnings and 10.2 times forward earnings. The company reported a  revenue boost of 2% and an earnings per share increase of 2.5%.

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 15.3 and a forward PE of 11.8, with a dividend yield of 2.9%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 10.7% on a 16.9% rise in revenues.

If you want to access a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Israeli Stocks with Dividends

Do you realize that since last summer, the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) has significantly outperformed the S&P 500? Israeli stocks were up over 20% whereas the stock market was up only about 12% over the same period.

Investors looking for dividends with Israeli stocks have more than half a dozen to choose from. There are several Israeli stocks with yields ranging from 0.3% to over 6%, according to the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com. The dividends help reduce volatility and return invested capital faster.

Pharmaceuticals

One example is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), which is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. The stock sports a yield of 2.3% and pays its dividends quarterly. It trades at  34 times trailing earnings and 11 times forward earnings. The company reported a quarterly earnings increase of 18.8% on a  revenue boost of 3.4%.

Software

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 19.5 and a forward PE of 15, pays a yield of 2.8%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 10.3% on a 15.3% rise in revenues.

Electronics

Another high yielding Israeli stock is the electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) which also pays its dividends quarterly, carrying a yield of 2.0%. The company, which specializes in defense systems and products, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 14, and a forward PE of 13. Earnings for the latest reported quarter dropped by 25% on a revenue reduction of 3.8%.

More Dividend Paying Israel Stocks

For a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Top High Yield Israeli Stocks

The success of the IPO for the company, Wix.com (WIX), based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has drawn attention to Israeli stocks. Wix, which is in the business of providing website creation services, rose over 70% since going public less than two months ago. If you look at the Market Vectors Israel ETF (ISRA) and compare it to the S and P 500 over the last six months, you would see that the ETF has outperformed the general market by a few percentage points.

So if an investor wants to invest in Israeli stocks, but want to reduce your risk by limiting yourself to dividend paying stocks, there are about ten Israeli stocks with yields ranging from 0.3% to over 12%, according to the list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Pharmaceuticals

One example is Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), which is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. The stock sports a yield of 2.7% and pays its diviends quarterly. It trades at  28.1 times trailing earnings and 8.0 times forward earnings. The company generated earnings per share of 1.41 on a quarterly revenue increase of 1.7%.

Defense Electronics

Another high yielding Israeli stock is the electronics company Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT) which also pays its dividends quarterly, carrying a yield of 2.3%. The company, which specializes in defense systems and products, has a trailing price to earnings ratio of 12.6, and a forward PE of 12.2. Earnings for the latest quarter shot up 25.5% on a revenue boost of 7.8%.

Software

In the software sector, Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (MGIC), with a trailing PE of 16.6 and a forward PE of 12.1, pays a yield of 2.8%. Latest quarterly earnings were up 1.8% on a 9.3% rise in revenues.

More Dividend Paying Stocks

For a free list of dividend paying Israeli stocks, which includes the PE, forward PE, PEG ratio, yield, and business, go to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com.

Disclosure: Author didn't own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Time for a Rebound in Israeli Stocks? Top High Yield Israel Companies

Did you know that the number one country that has more companies listed on the NASDAQ other than the United States and China? It is Israel. They currently have over 85 stocks listed on NASDAQ. If you look at the iShares MSCI Israel Cap Invest Market Index ETF (EIS) and compare it to the S&P 500 over the last twelve months, you will notice that the S&P is up about 20%, yet Israeli stocks are where they were a year ago. Is it time for Israeli companies to catch up?

The ETF does pay a dividend semi-annually yielding 2.7%. In addition, there are plenty of other Israeli stocks that pay dividends. Risk can be reduced by investing in dividend paying stocks by reducing volatility and accelerating your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are about ten dividend paying Israeli stocks with payouts ranging from 0.3% to over 12%.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA) is a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals and is the largest generic drug manufacturer in the world. Products include Copaxone for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Azilect for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Other products include Adderall, Calcitriol, Ciprofloxacin, Diazepam, Nystatin, along with many others. The company has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 2.1%. It trades at 11.1 times trailing earnings and 6.8 times forward earnings. Earnings for the latest quarter were up an amazing 49.8% on an 18.6% rise in revenues.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 3.5%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 8.7 times forward earnings.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields a very high 11.5%, with dividends having been paid quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.9 and a forward P/E ratio of 2.3.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which can be downloaded, sorted, and updateding.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written.

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Highest Yielding Israel Stocks

SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, went public at $20 per share a couple years ago and is now up over 71%. The company makes and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is marketed by major retailers across the United States and in other countries.

The stock doesn't pay a dividend, but there are many Israeli companies that do pay dividends. The payouts can help lower your risk by reducing volatility and accelerating your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 1.8% to over 12%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 3.2%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 8.8 times forward earnings.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 5.9%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.8.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 1.8%. It trades at 7.1 times forward earnings.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time it was written.

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Top Yielding Israeli Stocks

One of the top IPOs in the United States last year was SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, which went public at $20 per share and has more than doubled.

Sodastream manufactures and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is marketed by Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Macy's (M), Sears (SHLD), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and many other retailers.

Unfortunately the stock doesn't pay a dividend, so if you are interested in Israeli companies that pay dividends, there are several available. The payouts can help reduce volatility and speed up your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 2% to 15%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 4%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at 7.3 times forward earnings and sports a price earnings growth ratio of 0.84.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 9.9%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.7 and a PEG ratio of 0.60.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 2%. It trades at 6.8 times forward earnings and carries a PEG of 0.88.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in a free list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time it was written.

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High Yield Israeli Stocks

A couple weeks ago, one of the hottest IPOs in a long time took place. SodaStream International Ltd. (SODA), an Israeli company, went public, selling 6,250,000 shares at $20 per share. SodaStream manufactures and markets home beverage carbonation systems, which can turn tap water into sparkling water and soda in just a few seconds. The product is available for purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), Macy's (M), Sears (SHLD), Williams-Sonoma (WSM), and numerous other retailers.

On the day the stock went public, it started trading at 24.12 per share and kept rising during the day, closing at 30. Within a couple days, it jumped to 34.88. (Disclosure: I own shares in SODA.) It has since sold off since then.

This stock may be a little rich for your blood, so if you are interested in Israeli companies, there are several that pay dividends. The payouts can help reduce volatility and speed up your return of capital. According to WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, there are more than half a dozen Israeli companies with high yields ranging from 1.4% to 9.7%.

Elbit Systems Ltd. (ESLT), a manufacturer of defense systems and products, pays dividends quarterly and yields 2.4%. The company has been paying dividends since 1997. The stock trades at ten times forward earnings and sports a price earnings growth ratio of 1.08.

Cellcom Israel Ltd. (CEL) is a cellular communications provider in Israeli that yields 9.7%, with dividends having been paid payable quarterly since 2007. The stock has a price to earnings ratio of 10 and a PEG ratio of 1.12.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (TEVA), a developer and producer of generic and branded pharmaceuticals, has been paying quarterly dividends since 1997 and yields 1.4%. It trades at ten times forward earnings and carries a PEG of 0.79.

The dividend paying stocks from Israel that trade in the United States can be found in an Excel list at WallStreetNewsNetwork.com, which is available for download, sorting, and updating.

Disclosure: Author owns SODA.

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