AFK Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Africa Index ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $0.272 | $27.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from AFK's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.272 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 17 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much AFK do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 4,412 | $131,382 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 22,059 | $656,912 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 44,118 | $1,313,824 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.91%. $10,000 in AFK would currently pay about $91 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
AFK distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $0.272 | -13.4% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.314 | -45.5% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.576 | -31.3% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $0.839 | +5.4% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.796 | -38.1% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $1.286 | +282.7% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $0.336 | -32.0% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $0.494 | -6.4% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.528 | +37.1% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.385 | -49.1% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $0.757 | -8.7% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.829 | -22.0% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $1.063 | +9.5% |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $0.971 | +152.9% |
| Dec 23, 2010 | — | $0.384 | +67.7% |
| Dec 23, 2009 | — | $0.229 | +20.5% |
| Dec 26, 2008 | — | $0.19 | — |
Payout risk check
AFK's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +32.8% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About VanEck Africa Index ETF
The fund normallyinvests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index includes securities of African companies. African companies generally include local listings of companies that are incorporated in Africa and listings of companies incorporated outside of Africa but that have at least 50% of their revenues/related assets in Africa.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Focused Region. First distribution on our records: Dec 26, 2008. 17 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
AFK distribution FAQ
When is AFK's next ex-distribution date?
AFK's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.272 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does AFK pay distributions?
AFK pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.272 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is AFK's distribution yield?
AFK's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.91%, based on $0.272 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $29.78. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.272 per share, is 0.91%.
How much does AFK pay per share?
AFK pays about $0.272 per share each year, which works out to roughly $0.272 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $27.20 a year.
Has AFK grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 19.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, AFK's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of AFK do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.91%, you would need about 4,412 shares of AFK (roughly $131,382 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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