DR. JACK MINTZ
President’s Fellow at the School of Public Policy,
University of Calgary

Israel’s resilience is evident in its swift post‑conflict recovery. With more than 100 companies listed on the Nasdaq – second only to the U.S., China and Canada – the nation’s tech sector continues to attract venture capital and skilled immigrants, fueling growth that outweighs short‑term geopolitical shocks. Smart policy initiatives such as the 1993 Yozma program have further amplified this momentum, turning Israel into a standout performer on global exchanges.

Conversely, short‑selling strategies have become increasingly perilous. Traders who bet against Israeli stocks before the October 7 conflict have already incurred sizable losses, and regulators are scrutinizing unusually large short‑position activity. Shifting focus from speculative shorts to long‑term, growth‑oriented investments that capture Israel’s ongoing innovation drive is recommended. 

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