ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF

IZRL

Market cap $121M

IZRL remains a long-term buy, offering exposure to Israel's innovative tech ecosystem and microcap growth potential, akin to a venture capital basket. The ETF's equal-weighted, microcap-heavy portfolio is undervalued compared to global growth peers, with a forward P/E of 20x and strong earnings growth outlook. Technical analysis shows IZRL is nearing a breakout, supporting my conviction in its 3-year comeback and potential for outsized returns versus US microcap ETFs.

IZRL aims to capture returns from Israeli companies driving disruptive innovation across multiple sectors, but its strategy has underperformed since inception. The fund's investment thesis overstates Israel's innovation edge compared to global peers, limiting its appeal as a unique innovation play. IZRL's equal-weight structure and simplistic stock selection dilute exposure to true Israeli innovation leaders, weakening its effectiveness.

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The ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF is a potentially undervalued long-term investment opportunity despite geopolitical risks. Israel's tech sector and its listed stocks on US exchanges make IZRL an attractive investment option. The chart analysis suggests significant upside potential for IZRL, making it a strong buy on a 3-year basis.