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
US92189F8665
92189F866
Jul 10, 2008
Africa (Broad)
1x
Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index
Multi-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
AFK has an expense ratio of 0.78%, placing it in the medium range.
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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 13.12% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.45% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF had an annualized return of -1.32%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 9.63%, indicating that VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
AFK
13.12%
0.86%
3.06%
19.45%
8.38%
-1.32%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-10.18%
-6.79%
-9.92%
6.35%
14.12%
9.63%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of AFK, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.98% | -0.54% | 5.65% | 0.63% | 13.12% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -3.19% | -1.57% | 10.80% | 1.68% | 6.52% | -0.25% | 3.37% | 0.49% | 2.69% | -2.14% | -1.83% | -4.09% | 12.10% |
| 2023 | 6.44% | -4.94% | -1.73% | -0.92% | -6.21% | -0.94% | 8.06% | -8.09% | -3.36% | -6.13% | 5.63% | 0.89% | -12.11% |
| 2022 | 1.99% | 3.66% | -0.09% | -8.19% | -2.61% | -11.63% | 2.92% | -3.69% | -9.45% | 2.47% | 13.39% | -4.99% | -17.31% |
| 2021 | -1.67% | 4.74% | 0.14% | 2.95% | 4.34% | -3.19% | -0.59% | 0.92% | -5.29% | 2.94% | -5.68% | 4.10% | 3.00% |
| 2020 | -5.15% | -8.89% | -27.89% | 16.69% | 3.93% | 6.98% | 4.83% | 3.04% | -1.48% | 1.25% | 11.12% | 7.74% | 4.28% |
| 2019 | 11.34% | -0.73% | -1.01% | 2.51% | -6.44% | 7.13% | -4.30% | -4.94% | -0.77% | 1.68% | 1.16% | 5.27% | 9.87% |
| 2018 | 5.23% | -2.18% | 0.12% | -1.68% | -3.33% | -3.57% | 1.02% | -6.41% | -3.87% | -5.86% | 1.44% | -1.87% | -19.55% |
| 2017 | 7.38% | -1.65% | -0.10% | 1.29% | 1.89% | 0.23% | 6.62% | 3.69% | -2.76% | 0.90% | 4.59% | 3.55% | 28.22% |
| 2016 | -7.14% | 3.21% | 10.97% | 12.21% | -6.88% | 1.47% | 3.94% | -2.93% | 2.42% | -0.96% | -5.36% | 4.66% | 14.31% |
| 2015 | -3.20% | 2.63% | -2.95% | 6.68% | -3.45% | -5.43% | -8.01% | -8.34% | -3.94% | 2.79% | -7.84% | -2.71% | -29.90% |
| 2014 | -3.13% | 4.70% | -0.80% | 5.35% | 0.83% | -0.23% | 1.36% | 0.75% | -6.77% | -5.86% | -3.45% | -6.33% | -13.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 76, AFK is among the top 24% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
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 provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.58 | $0.84 | $0.80 | $1.29 | $0.34 | $0.49 | $0.53 | $0.39 | $0.76 |
Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.28% | 3.59% | 4.17% | 3.91% | 6.34% | 1.71% | 1.99% | 2.67% | 2.16% | 2.92% |
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 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $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 | $0.39 |
| 2014 | $0.76 | $0.76 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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 35.27%.
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 13.86%, 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.