VanEck Africa Index ETF
AFKNYSEARCAVanEckEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $97.33M
- Expense ratio
- 0.76%
- Dividend yield
- 1.05%
- Holdings
- 82
- 52-week range
- $23.00$30.85
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 56.08K
AFK ETF: VanEck Africa Index ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $25.60 - $25.71 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.85 |
| 52-Week Low | $23.00 |
| Open | $25.62 |
| Volume (last close) | 10.90K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 56.08K |
| 1 Day Change | −2.71% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −9.80% |
| 6 Month Change | −5.73% |
| YTD Change | −2.42% |
| 1 Year Change | +7.26% |
| 5 Year Change | +18.85% |
| 10 Year Change | +27.24% |
| Annual Dividend | $0.27 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.05% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Assets (AUM) | $97.33M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Total Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| 50-Day MA | $28.28 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $27.49 |
| RSI | 41.25 |
| Stochastic %K | 43.23 |
| Stochastic %D | 35.32 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
AFK at a Glance
VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) is an equity ETF from VanEck, launched in July 2008. It manages $97.33M in assets and charges a 0.76% expense ratio, about $76 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 82 positions. The largest are Attijariwafa Bank SA Registered Shares (ATW.CS, 4.55%), AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU, 4.20%) and Aradel Holdings PLC (ARADEL.NL, 3.70%). The top 10 holdings make up 35.6% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Financials (30.0%), Other (20.6%) and Materials (18.5%). Its largest country exposures are South Africa (33.3%), United Kingdom (15.7%) and Canada (14.9%).
It pays distributions yielding 1.05% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $0.27 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 7.3% over one year, up 18.9% over five years and up 27.2% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About VanEck Africa Index ETF
What is the current price of AFK?
The latest AFK price is $25.68 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $23.00–$30.85. The share price is up 7.3% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for AFK?
AFK's annual expense ratio is 0.76%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does AFK pay dividends?
Yes, AFK pays a 1.05% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of AFK?
As of Oct 4, 2026, AFK's largest holdings are Attijariwafa Bank SA Registered Shares (4.5%), AngloGold Ashanti Limited (4.2%), Aradel Holdings PLC (3.7%) (combined weight: 12.4%). The fund holds 82 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does AFK compare to similar ETFs?
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