As of Oct 9, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $97.33M
- Expense ratio
- 0.76%
- Dividend yield
- 1.03%
- Holdings
- 82
- 52-week range
- $23.00$30.85
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 62.91K
AFK ETF: VanEck Africa Index ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
VanEck Africa Index ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $26.73 - $27.25 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $30.85 |
| 52-Week Low | $23.00 |
| Open | $26.94 |
| Volume (last close) | 9.66K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 62.91K |
| Assets (AUM) | 97.33M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.76% |
| Total Holdings | 82 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| 1 Day Change | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −11.01% |
| 6 Month Change | −3.14% |
| YTD Change | +0.11% |
| 1 Year Change | +8.24% |
| 5 Year Change | +25.15% |
| 10 Year Change | +28.81% |
| 50-Day MA | $28.35 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $27.49 |
| RSI | 31.20 |
| Stochastic %K | 6.35 |
| Stochastic %D | 5.62 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.27 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.03% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
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.
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 1.03%, $0.27 per share over the last year. The share price is up 8.2% over one year, up 25.2% over five years and up 28.8% 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 $26.88 (Oct 9, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $23.00–$30.85. AFK has returned 8.2% over the past year.
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 1.03% dividend yield. The last ex-dividend date was 2025-12-22. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of AFK?
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?
Compare AFK (0.76% expense ratio, $97M AUM) against similar Equity ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.