ABEN FIRS 
By PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc. (the "Fund") (NYSE MKT: ISL), a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of November 30, 2013.
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The Fund's total returns for various periods through November 30, 2013 are provided below. (All figures are based on distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price and are stated net-of-fees):
Cumulative as
of Annualized as of 11/30/13
11/30/13
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1 3 YTD 1 3 5 10 Since
Month Month Year Years Years Years Inception
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NAV 4.5 12.8 24.0 26.3 6.2 19.2 9.8 7.6
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Market Price 3.7 13.2 26.3 27.3 4.8 23.1 10.1 6.8
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TA-100 4.7 15.6 23.0 21.2 3.4 18.1 11.6 7.7
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On November 30, 2013, the Fund's net assets amounted to US$80.5 million and the Fund's NAV per share was $19.21.
As of November 30, 2013, the portfolio was invested as follows:
Portfolio Composition Percent of
Net Assets
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Financials 22.9
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Health Care 19.1
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Information Technology 17.8
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Materials 14.6
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Consumer Staples 14.0
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Telecommunications 4.4
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Industrials 3.8
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Consumer Discretionary 2.0
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Cash 1.4
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The Fund's ten largest equity holdings as of November 30, 2013, representing 66.4% of net assets, were:
Stock Percent of
Net Assets
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Check Point Software Technologies 10.6
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Perrigo Company 9.8
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries 9.3
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OSEM Investment 6.4
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Israel Chemicals 6.3
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Frutarom Industries 6.0
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United Mizrahi Bank 4.9
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Azrieli Group 4.5
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Bezeq Israeli Telecommunication 4.4
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Rami Levy 4.2
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Important Information
Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. has prepared this report based on information sources believed to be accurate and reliable. However, the figures are unaudited and neither the Fund, Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited (effective March 1, 2012, the Investment Adviser), nor any other person guarantees their accuracy. Investors should seek their own professional advice and should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before acting on this information. Aberdeen is a U.S. registered service mark of Aberdeen Asset Management PLC.
Closed-end funds are traded on the secondary market through one of the stock exchanges. The Fund's investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor's shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Shares of closed-end funds may trade above (a premium) or below (a discount) the net asset value (NAV) of the fund's portfolio. There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
Total return figures with distributions reinvested at the dividend reinvestment price are stated net-of-fees and represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results, current performance may be higher or lower. Holdings are subject to change and are provided for informational purposes only and should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell the securities shown. Inception date October 29, 1992.
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SOURCE Aberdeen Israel Fund, Inc.
