VanEck Africa Index ETF
AFK$28.80 +0.30 (1.05%)
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2025 | $0.27 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 |
| December 22, 2023 | $0.31 | 2023-12-18 | 2023-12-19 |
| December 23, 2022 | $0.58 | 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 |
| December 27, 2021 | $0.84 | 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 |
| December 28, 2020 | $0.80 | 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: VanEck Africa Index ETF has rewarded shareholders with 17 dividend payments over the past 17 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held AFK shares during this period received a total of $10.25 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.27/share was paid 28 days ago, on December 26, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: AFK currently pays dividends yearly with an annual yield of 0.94%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2008, the dividend payout has grown by 42.9%, from $0.19 to $0.27.
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