On January 5, 2026, the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE) started trading on Mondays through Fridays. This change, from its previous trading days of Sundays through Thursdays, aligns the TASE with global markets and boosts accessibility for investors across the globe.
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In recent years, foreign investors had expressed strong support for this change, which creates the conditions for Israel’s inclusion in leading global indices. Along with regulators and Israeli market participants, they agreed that adjusting the trading days would enhance liquidity and draw more investors to the Israeli capital market. Indeed, on the first day of trading (January 9, 2026), foreign participation in TASE proved to be double that of a typical Sunday.
Increased trading activity by international investors follows two years of strong growth in equity trading volumes at TASE. Even in the aftermath of recent security-related crises, the Israeli economy has demonstrated resilience and growth. For interested investors, Israeli stocks provide exposure to the Israeli economy across multiple sectors, including local powerhouses such as technology, defense, and finance.
The numbers give testament to the robustness of Israeli stocks. In 2025, Israel’s flagship indices delivered exceptional returns: the TA-35 climbed 73.18%; the TA-125 skyrocketed 72.4%; the TA-90 rose 67.38%; and the TA-Banks5 Index soared 83.81% (all measurements in USD). The trading volumes in the equity market on TASE also broke records: a significant leap was recorded over the past year, as the average daily trading volume came to USD 1 billion, thereby reflecting a dramatic increase of 57% as compared to 2024.
Israel is inarguably a globally relevant market, boasting 48 dual-listed companies that trade both in Israel and the U.S. Of note, Mr. Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will serve as the guest of honor at the TASE’s Opening Bell Ceremony, celebrating its transition to a Monday-Friday trading week.
TipRanks plays an essential role in making TASE more accessible to global investors. In collaboration with TASE, TipRanks developed an AI-based system for translating immediate company disclosures from Hebrew into English, allowing investors everywhere to easily read and understand them. TipRanks’ advanced AI technology instantly translates newly released disclosures while preserving a high level of quality.
Currently, the AI translation system is live on the TASE website in Beta mode. The wider launch of the system, including expanded coverage of full financial statements, will take place in the near future.
The English-language reports are available on TASE’s English-language website, MAYA, allowing foreign investors to receive the reports in English, in real-time.
Ittai Ben-Zeev, CEO of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, said, “Aligning our trading schedule with the Monday-Friday global standard is a transformative milestone that synchronizes Israel with the world’s financial heartbeats. This move is essential for deepening our global integration, attracting diverse capital from both West and Eastern markets. Over the past year, the Israeli economy has demonstrated unprecedented resilience. Despite the war and significant geopolitical challenges, our local indices have delivered world-leading performance. This extraordinary strength, coupled with record-breaking foreign inflows, underscores the deep international confidence in Israel’s economic future. We are proud to serve as the strategic bridge that connects this resilient growth to the global investment community.”
Uri Gruenbaum, CEO of TipRanks, commented, “I am delighted that TipRanks’ premier AI technology has been a key player in this important move. The TASE is now aligned with the world’s leading exchanges, meaning that more investors can participate in Israel’s burgeoning capital market. This shift, and the translation of company announcements into English, further fulfill TipRanks’ mission of leveling the playing field and increasing investor access to institutional-level data.”