VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF (AFK) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Africa Index ETF (AFK) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AFK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AFK
AFK charges 0.78% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AFK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | AFK vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | AFK vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | AFK vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | AFK vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | AFK vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AFK
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | AFK vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | AFK vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | AFK vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | AFK vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | AFK vs JIVE |
Top Performing AFK Alternatives (YTD)
AFK alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | AFK vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | AFK vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | AFK vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | AFK vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | AFK vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AFK
AFK alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | AFK vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | AFK vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | AFK vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | AFK vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | AFK vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AFK
AFK alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | AFK vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | AFK vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | AFK vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | AFK vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | AFK vs DWMF |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | AFK vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | AFK vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | AFK vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | AFK vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | AFK vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | AFK vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | Materials | 95 | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | AFK vs REMX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | AFK vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | AFK vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | AFK vs DAPP |
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