The History of Israel Bonds
From its launch in 1951 to the present day, Israel Bonds has played a unique role in Israel’s rapid transformation from a struggling agrarian nation to a global economic powerhouse. Proceeds from the sale of Israel bonds have helped cultivate the desert, build transportation networks, create new industries, resettle immigrants, and increase export capacity. Today, investing in Israel bonds supports a nation of extraordinary innovation that continues to push the boundaries of modern technology.
Israel Bonds has been widely praised for its extraordinary legacy of achievement. In the words of statesman Shimon Peres, “The investment of Israel bonds in Israel’s economy has reaped huge dividends.”
Since its launch in May 1951, the organization’s ensuing success has been remarkable – securing worldwide sales approaching $40 billion, facilitating the rapid development of Israel’s economy, and building a global partnership with Israel.
Development Corporation for Israel, commonly known as Israel Bonds, is a broker-dealer that underwrites securities issued by the State of Israel in the United States. In 2013 and 2014, U.S. Israel bond investments surpassed $1.1 billion, an unprecedented domestic sales achievement.
Israel bonds are included in the portfolios of a diverse array of investors. Global sales since the first Israel bonds were issued in 1951 have exceeded $37 billion.
Investing in Israel's Growth
The Birmingham Jewish Foundation is proud to include Israel Bonds as part of its long-term investment portfolio. In addition to providing a fixed-income investment opportunity, Israel Bonds allow the Foundation to align a portion of its investments with its commitment to supporting Israel. By investing Foundation assets in Israel Bonds, we seek both prudent portfolio diversification and the opportunity to strengthen Israel's economy through our investments.
For more information, please contact the Israel Bonds office located in Atlanta, Georgia.
3525 Piedmont Road
6 Piedmont Center, Suite #250
Atlanta, GA 30305
Toll Free Number: 1 (800) 752-5649
Fax Number: 1 (404) 177-3525