VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF (AFK)
AFK is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index. AFK launched on Jul 10, 2008 and has a 0.78% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US92189F8665 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 92189F866 |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Inception Date | Jul 10, 2008 |
| Region | Africa (Broad) |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index |
| Home Page | www.vaneck.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
The VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF has a high expense ratio of 0.78%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF had a return of 5.58% year-to-date (YTD) and -7.72% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF had an annualized return of -4.59%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.50%, indicating that VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 5.58% | 5.90% |
| 1 month | 4.44% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 5.54% | 15.51% |
| 1 year | -7.72% | 21.68% |
| 5 years (annualized) | -4.63% | 11.74% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -4.59% | 10.50% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.19% | -1.57% | 10.80% | |||||||||
| 2023 | -3.36% | -6.13% | 5.63% | 0.89% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF(AFK)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF (AFK) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF granted a 2.15% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.31 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.31 | $0.31 | $0.58 | $0.84 | $0.80 | $1.29 | $0.34 | $0.49 | $0.53 | $0.39 | $0.76 | $0.83 |
Dividend yield | 2.15% | 2.27% | 3.59% | 4.17% | 3.91% | 6.34% | 1.71% | 1.99% | 2.67% | 2.16% | 2.92% | 2.68% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.29 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.53 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2013 | $0.83 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF was 62.45%, occurring on Mar 20, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF drawdown is 46.11%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -62.45% | Jul 16, 2008 | 2936 | Mar 20, 2020 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF volatility is 6.17%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.