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VanEck Africa Index ETF
AFK performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.60% | -4.69% | +5.43% | +57.45% | +82.70% | +40.99% |
| Flows | -$2M | -$2M | +$13M | +$51M | +$44M | +$51M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Africa Index ETF is built to track the MVIS GDP Africa Net Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 66 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 10, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 66
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +32.36% | +20.48% | +18.46% | +18.17% |
Max drawdown | -17.58% | -17.58% | -17.58% | -36.94% |
Max drawdown duration | 54d | 54d | 54d | 1506d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 520d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is AFK?
AFK is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does AFK track?
AFK tracks the MVIS GDP Africa Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does AFK invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to African Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of AFK?
The total expense ratio (TER) of AFK is 0.89%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was AFK launched?
AFK was launched on July 10, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of AFK?
AFK is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of AFK?
As of April 24, 2026, AFK manages $124.14 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has AFK performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, AFK delivered a return of 9.6% over the past month (1M performance), -4.69% over the past three months (3M), and 5.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for AFK?
As of April 24, 2026, AFK has seen net flows of -$2M in the past month (1M flow) and +$13M year-to-date (YTD).
Does AFK pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, AFK has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.98%.
How many holdings are in AFK
As of March 31, 2026, AFK holds 66 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is AFK?
As of March 31, 2026, AFK holds 66 securities, with 54.48% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of AFK?
As of March 31, 2026, AFK holds a portfolio of 66 underlyings, with its largest positions including ATTIJARIWAFA BANK SA, ENDEAVOUR MINING and GB00BTK05J60. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does AFK invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, AFK has its largest geographic exposures in South Africa, Morocco and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does AFK focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, AFK is primarily exposed to Financials, Materials and Communication Services.
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