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VanEck Africa Index ETF

15.68 USD
-0.16
1.01%
At close Dec 24, 4:00 PM EST
1 day
-1.01%
5 days
-2.67%
1 month
-2.31%
3 months
-7.49%
6 months
-0.44%
Year to date
11.60%
1 year
11.60%
5 years
-21.60%
10 years
-39.04%
0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 8 | Existing positions closed: 4

88% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $4.64M [Q2] → $8.73M (+$4.09M) [Q3]

21% more funds holding

Funds holding: 19 [Q2] → 23 (+4) [Q3]

8.17% more ownership

Funds ownership: 10.72% [Q2] → 18.88% (+8.17%) [Q3]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 3 | Existing positions reduced: 3

Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for AFK.

Financial journalist opinion

Neutral
Business Wire
5 days ago
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck has announced the 2024 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
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
Neutral
ETF Trends
4 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 months ago
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
Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 months ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
10 months ago
American Stocks Continue To Lead Global Equities Ex-U.S. In 2024
World stocks that hold US shares are up 1.6% year to date while foreign equities ex-US are down 1.5% in 2024. The Japanese stock market was a strong competitor vis-à-vis US shares last year too.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 year ago
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2023 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds.
VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs
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