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 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.78% |
| Index Tracked | Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index |
| ETF Home Page | www.vaneck.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Multi-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Trading Data
| Previous Close | $17.00 |
|---|---|
| Year Range | $14.38 - $20.94 |
| EMA (50) | $16.71 |
| EMA (200) | $17.19 |
| Average Volume | $9.73K |
AFKShare Price Chart
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AFKPerformance
The chart shows the growth of $10,000 invested in VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF in Sep 2022 and compares it to the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. It would be worth nearly $8,765 for a total return of roughly -12.35%. All prices are adjusted for splits and dividends.
AFKCompare to other instruments
AFKReturns in periods
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 1M | 4.87% | 8.17% |
| YTD | 5.85% | 7.73% |
| 6M | 2.18% | -0.37% |
| 1Y | -15.37% | -9.87% |
| 5Y | -4.13% | 8.42% |
| 10Y | -2.90% | 10.61% |
AFKMonthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.41% | |||||||||||
| 2022 | -3.69% | -9.45% | 2.47% | 13.39% | -4.99% |
AFKDividend History
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF granted a 3.39% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.58 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.84 | $0.80 | $1.29 | $0.34 | $0.49 | $0.53 | $0.39 | $0.76 | $0.83 | $1.06 | $0.97 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 3.39% | 3.59% | 4.32% | 4.22% | 7.11% | 2.04% | 2.41% | 3.31% | 2.76% | 3.80% | 3.60% | 4.68% | 5.38% | 1.62% |
AFKMonthly 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0.00 | |||||||||||
| 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.83 |
| 2012 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.06 |
| 2011 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.97 |
| 2010 | $0.38 |
AFKDrawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
AFKWorst Drawdowns
The table below shows the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF. A maximum drawdown is an indicator of risk. It shows a reduction in portfolio value from its maximum due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown since January 2010 for the VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF is 59.35%, recorded on Mar 20, 2020. The portfolio has not recovered from it yet.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -59.35% | Jul 29, 2014 | 1421 | Mar 20, 2020 | — | — | — |
| -29.51% | Jan 18, 2011 | 180 | Oct 3, 2011 | 648 | May 2, 2014 | 828 |
| -16.74% | Apr 13, 2010 | 56 | Jun 30, 2010 | 67 | Oct 5, 2010 | 123 |
| -9.19% | Jan 20, 2010 | 13 | Feb 5, 2010 | 23 | Mar 11, 2010 | 36 |
| -6.57% | Nov 11, 2010 | 13 | Nov 30, 2010 | 17 | Dec 23, 2010 | 30 |
| -3.29% | Oct 19, 2010 | 1 | Oct 19, 2010 | 12 | Nov 4, 2010 | 13 |
| -2.78% | May 15, 2014 | 28 | Jun 24, 2014 | 15 | Jul 16, 2014 | 43 |
| -2.48% | Mar 18, 2010 | 6 | Mar 25, 2010 | 2 | Mar 29, 2010 | 8 |
| -1.54% | Jan 6, 2011 | 2 | Jan 7, 2011 | 3 | Jan 12, 2011 | 5 |
| -1.4% | Jul 21, 2014 | 1 | Jul 21, 2014 | 1 | Jul 22, 2014 | 2 |
AFKVolatility Chart
Current VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF volatility is 17.35%. The chart below shows the rolling 10-day volatility. Volatility is a statistical measure showing how big price swings are in either direction. The higher asset volatility, the riskier it is, because the price movements are less predictable.