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VanEck Africa Index ETF

VanEck Africa Index ETF

AFK

NYSE ARCA
$29.030.35% (-0.10)
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US ETF

Focused Region

Region Focused Equity ETF

Invests in focused region segment

Key Metrics

Key Metrics

Expense Ratio
Expense Ratio

The operating and administrative costs of running the fund measured as the percentage of fund assets

0.98%
AUM
AUM

Current market value of the ETF scheme managed by the Asset Management Company

$107.07M
Beta
Beta

Sensitivity of the stock's price relative to the country's key indices over the last 5 years

1.09
Volatility (3Y)
Volatility (3Y)

The annualized standard deviation of the ETF's returns calculated over the last 3 years

19.28%
PE
PE

Ratio of price to the prospective earnings of the ETF's underlyings

10.79
PE Category
PE Category

Ratio of price to the prospective earnings of the holdings of ETFs from the same category

13.35

ETF Profile

Peers

Peers

Exp. Ratio
0.59%
0.59%
PE
6.92
6.92
1Y Return
142.38%
142.38%
Exp. Ratio
0.19%
0.19%
PE
16.88
16.88
1Y Return
21.39%
21.39%
Exp. Ratio
0.08%
0.08%
PE
12.39
12.39
1Y Return
33.25%
33.25%
Exp. Ratio
0.59%
0.59%
PE
9.82
9.82
1Y Return
27.08%
27.08%
Exp. Ratio
0.5%
0.5%
PE
16.75
16.75
1Y Return
21.35%
21.35%

Peers & Comparison

Peers & Comparison

Comparing 2 ETFs from
ETFFocused Region
ETFTotal AUMTotal AUMExp. RatioExp. Ratio1Y Return1Y Return
VanEck Africa Index ETF $107.07M0.98%23.73%
iShares MSCI South Korea ETF$28.96B0.59%142.38%
JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF$11.39B0.19%21.39%

Price Comparison

Price Comparison

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1 Year

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Top Holdings

Top Holdings

  • Name
    Holdings
    Sector
  • ATTIJARIWAFA BANK
    Holdings5.16 %
    ATTIJARIWAFA BANK

    Holdings

    5.16 %

  • AngloGold Ashanti plc
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings4.99 %
    AngloGold Ashanti plc
    AU

    Holdings

    4.99 %

    Basic Materials
  • Endeavour Mining Corp
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings4.98 %
    Endeavour Mining Corp
    EDVMF

    Holdings

    4.98 %

    Basic Materials
  • Gold Fields Ltd ADR
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings3.51 %
    Gold Fields Ltd ADR
    GFI

    Holdings

    3.51 %

    Basic Materials
  • Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings3.37 %
    Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

    Holdings

    3.37 %

    Basic Materials
  • Firstrand Ltd
    Sector: Financial Services
    Holdings3.25 %
    Firstrand Ltd

    Holdings

    3.25 %

    Financial Services
  • Naspers Limited
    Sector: Consumer Cyclical
    Holdings3.18 %
    Naspers Limited

    Holdings

    3.18 %

    Consumer Cyclical
  • IAMGold Corporation
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings2.92 %
    IAMGold Corporation

    Holdings

    2.92 %

    Basic Materials
  • SAFARICOM PLC
    Holdings2.83 %
    SAFARICOM PLC

    Holdings

    2.83 %

  • Barrick Gold Corp
    Sector: Basic Materials
    Holdings2.75 %
    Barrick Gold Corp

    Holdings

    2.75 %

    Basic Materials

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

  1. VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) is currently trading at $29.03. You can also track daily change, historical performance, trading volume and other key ETF details on this page.

  2. Indian investors can buy VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) by opening a US investing account through a platform that provides access to US stocks and ETFs, completing the required verification, transferring funds under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), and placing an order in USD.

  3. Yes, Indian residents and NRIs can invest in VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) through platforms that offer access to US-listed stocks and ETFs, subject to applicable regulations, including RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) guidelines.

  4. The expense ratio of VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) is 0.98%. It represents the annual operating cost charged by the ETF provider for managing the fund and tracking its underlying index.

  5. VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK)’s top holdings currently include ATTIJARIWAFA BANK, AngloGold Ashanti plc, and Endeavour Mining Corp. The ETF’s complete holdings list, allocation and sector exposure are available in the Holdings section on this page.

  6. Many platforms offering US ETF investing allow fractional investing, enabling Indian investors to buy a portion of VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) instead of a full share. This allows investment based on a fixed dollar amount.

  7. Gains from VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) are generally taxed in India based on the applicable holding period and tax rules. Dividends may be subject to US withholding tax and Indian taxation rules. The final tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.

  8. Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for overseas investments, including US ETFs like VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK), may attract TCS above specified thresholds. Applicable rates and limits are determined by government regulations and may change over time.

  9. VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK)’s current assets under management (AUM) are $107.07M. AUM represents the total market value of assets managed by the ETF and indicates the size of the fund.

  10. VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK)’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 10.79. It represents the weighted valuation of the companies held within the ETF relative to their earnings.

  11. You can compare VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) with iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), JPMorgan BetaBuilders Canada ETF (BBCA), and Vanguard FTSE Pacific Index Fund ETF Shares (VPL) based on metrics such as expense ratio, AUM, P/E ratio, holdings, liquidity and historical returns in the Peers & Comparison section.

  12. VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK)’s NAV represents the per-unit value of the ETF’s underlying holdings after adjusting for expenses and liabilities. It is calculated once daily after markets close and may differ from the ETF’s live market price.

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