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AFK ETF · VanEck Africa Index ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.35%  | -0.15%  | +60.64%  | +83.87% | +42.75% | +8.05% | +8.05% | +6.11% | |
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Essentials
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.15% | +60.64% | +83.87% | +42.75% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about AFK ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
AFK’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €45.76B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €24.74B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.26B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.89B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.55B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about AFK
What does VanEck Africa Index ETF, AFK, invest in?
AFK is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to African Equities.
Which benchmark or index does AFK replicate?
AFK tracks the MVIS GDP Africa Net Total Return Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of AFK?
AFK carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.89%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was AFK launched?
AFK was introduced to the market on July 10, 2008. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of AFK?
VanEck Africa Index ETF, AFK, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of AFK?
AFK oversees €105M in assets as of April 21, 2026.
How has AFK performed lately?
Based on data from April 21, 2026, AFK returned 10.35% over the past month, -0.15% over the last three months and 6.11% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for AFK?
As of April 21, 2026, AFK recorded net flows of -€3.3M over the last month and +€9.2M year-to-date.
Does AFK distribute dividends?
AFK follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 21, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 0.98%.
What are the main country or region exposures of AFK?
As of February 28, 2026, AFK has significant geographic allocations in South Africa, United Kingdom and Canada.
In which sector or theme does AFK invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, AFK focuses largely on Financials, Materials and Communication Services.
How many securities does AFK hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, AFK holds 65 positions in its portfolio, with 54.34% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in AFK?
As of February 28, 2026, AFK top three holdings include ENDEAVOUR MINING, ATTIJARIWAFA BANK SA and GB00BTK05J60.
What is the base currency of AFK?
The base currency of AFK is USD.
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