📊 Markets

TA-35 Index Performance

The TA-35 Index is the flagship index of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, comprising the 35 largest and most liquid stocks. As of March 18, 2026, the index stands at 4,211.82, marking a +0.57% increase for the day.

Year-to-date performance remains impressive at +16.89%, with annual growth reaching +71.06%. The index reached a 52-week high of 4,356.68 earlier this month.

Advancing stocks outnumbered declining ones 290 to 183 in the latest trading session, with technology and defense sectors leading the charge.

New Indices Launch

TASE has expanded its index offerings with two new additions effective February 6, 2026:

• TA-Technology 35: Tracks the 35 largest tech companies by market cap (NIS 424B+ combined), including dual-listed firms like Elbit Systems (NIS 105B).
• TA-Israel Energy: Tracks all energy companies listed on TASE, providing exposure to Israel's growing energy sector.

These indices join the recently launched TA-Real Estate 35, TA-Infrastructures, and TA-Defense indices, providing investors with more targeted sector exposure.

Top Market Movers

Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) has become the most valuable company on TASE with a market cap of $115 billion, surpassing Teva Pharmaceuticals ($40B). This marks a historic shift as a technology company overtakes the long-standing pharmaceutical giant.

Other notable movements include Smart Shooter's planned IPO (NIS 200M) and Prodalim's upcoming listing targeting a NIS 2-2.5 billion valuation.