VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS GDP Africa index, a GDP and market-cap-weighted index of companies generating a majority of their revenues in Africa. AFK was launched on Jul 10, 2008 and is managed by VanEck.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.88 to $19.39
• 50-Day Range: $15.14 to $19.07
• 52-Week Range: $14.45 to $19.39
• Volume: 81,204 shs
• Average Volume: 18,250 shs
• Market Capitalization: $46.72 million
• Assets Under Management: $47.95 million
• Dividend Yield: 1.63%
• Net Expense Ratio: 1.31%
• Aggregate Rating: Moderate Buy

AFK ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AFK shares performed this year?

VanEck Africa Index ETF's stock was trading at $15.47 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AFK shares have increased by 23.3% and is now trading at $19.07.
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Who are VanEck Africa Index ETF's major shareholders?

VanEck Africa Index ETF's top institutional shareholders include Flow Traders U.S. LLC (3.90%), Jane Street Group LLC (1.65%), SBI Securities Co. Ltd. (0.96%) and North Capital Inc. (0.08%).

How do I buy shares of VanEck Africa Index ETF?

Shares of AFK stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of VanEck Africa Index ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VanEck Africa Index ETF investors own include 3D Systems (DDD), Baidu (BIDU), Workday (WDAY), Silver Bull Resources (SVBL), Teladoc Health (TDOC), Zoom Video Communications (ZM) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP).

Fund Details

• Issuer: Van Eck
• Fund Name: VanEck Africa Index ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:AFK
• Inception Date: 7/10/2008
• Fund Manager: Hao-Hung Peter Liao, Guo Hua Jason Jin
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Equity
• Benchmark: MVIS GDP Africa Index
• Category: Broad Equity
• Focus: Emerging Markets
• Development Level: Emerging Markets
• Region: Middle East & Africa
• Number of Holdings: 78

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $47.95 million
• Average Daily Volume: $17,857.30
• Discount/Premium: 0.18%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: Van Eck Associates Corporation
• Advisor: Van Eck Associates Corporation
• Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Distributor: Van Eck Securities Corporation
• Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Virtu Financial

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 8,700 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,450,000
• Beta: 0.68
• Creation Unit: 50,000
• Creation Fee: $1,000.00