VanEck Africa Index ETF

AFK

Market cap $78.4M

Overview Fund Activity

23.40 USD

-0.03

0.13%

At close Updated Sep 17, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-0.13%

5 days

0.82%

1 month

7.49%

3 months

20.74%

6 months

34.87%

Year to date

48.95%

1 year

43.73%

5 years

29.5%

10 years

12.18%

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

–

Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 6 | Existing positions closed: 3

9% more funds holding

Funds holding: 22 [Q1] → 24 (+2) [Q2]

5.82% less ownership

Funds ownership: 10.47% [Q1] → 4.64% (-5.82%) [Q2]

48% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.64M [Q1] → $2.43M (-$2.22M) [Q2]

67% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 2 | Existing positions reduced: 6

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Financial journalist opinion

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The Top Foreign Equities ETF YTD May Surprise You

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Japan Trade Deal Boosts Return Premium For Foreign Stocks

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AFK: So Contrarian, It Just Might Work (New Buy Rating)

AFK invests in a portfolio of stocks that do most of their business on the continent of Africa. It is the only US-traded ETF that can say that. South African gold miners are part of the portfolio but don't dominate it, there is good non-tech diversification here. AFK's portfolio sells for about 10x trailing earnings. That, the chart pattern (long-term) and the potential for this market to be discovered make it a speculative buy.

AFK: So Contrarian, It Just Might Work (New Buy Rating)

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The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

The election victory has fueled a strong rally in US equities, but Trump's comeback is seen as a new risk factor elsewhere as Washington prepares to pivot to new edition of an “America First” policy. The latest surge in US shares has widened the lead for SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) year to date.

The Trump Factor Takes A Toll On Foreign Stocks

The Forgotten Frontier? Revisiting Africa ETFs

ETFs have exploded in popularity over the last decade, accelerating rapidly since the so-called ETF rule arrived in 2019. All kinds of thematic ETFs have emerged for investors to consider.

The Forgotten Frontier? Revisiting Africa ETFs

Africa Stocks May Be Close To Overtaking US Equities In 2024

American stocks are still the year-to-date leader so far in 2024 via SPDR S&P 500, but VanEck Africa is nipping at its heels. AFK, despite its pan-African mandate, is heavily weighted in South Africa stocks, which comprise roughly 40% of assets.

Africa Stocks May Be Close To Overtaking US Equities In 2024

Top Mining Companies Commit Billions To Zambia's Copper Industry

Zambia's economic growth amid challenges like the pandemic and Ukraine war. Copper's crucial role in Zambia's economy and its importance in renewable energy applications.

Top Mining Companies Commit Billions To Zambia's Copper Industry

Africa Stocks Take Lead For Global Equities Market In 2024

After a punishing start to the year, shares in Africa have rebounded and are now the leading performer for the global stock market in 2024. VanEck Africa Index ETF is up 16.6% year to date.

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