VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK): Rolling Returns

Data Source: from August 2008 to March 2024 (~16 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 31 March 2024

Holding the VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) ETF, how long should you stay invested to have high probability to obtain a positive return?

Considering all the available data source (~16 years), the longest period with a negative return lasted 188 months (from August 2008 to March 2024). This negative series is not closed yet.

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) ETF: Historical Returns page.

Rolling Returns

A rolling return is a measure of investment performance that calculates the return of an investment over a set period of time, with the starting date rolling forward. This approach can provide a more accurate representation of the investment's historical performance and helps investors to evaluate the investment's consistency over time.

VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) ETF
Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Returns - Inflation Adjusted
Data Source: 1 April 2014 - 31 March 2024 (10 Years)
Data Source: 1 August 2008 - 31 March 2024 (~16 years)
Inflation Adjusted:

Annualized Rolling Returns - 1 Year (12 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +0.70% +72.74%
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 		-37.46%
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 		49.15%
87 out of 177
US Inflation Adjusted -1.87% +68.33%
Apr 2020 - Mar 2021 		-38.40%
Apr 2019 - Mar 2020 		54.80%
97 out of 177
1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
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1 Year Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 2 Years (24 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -0.26% +36.49%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2011 		-26.91%
Apr 2018 - Mar 2020 		51.52%
85 out of 165
US Inflation Adjusted -2.53% +33.61%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2011 		-28.13%
Apr 2018 - Mar 2020 		60.00%
99 out of 165
2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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2 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 3 Years (36 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return +0.75% +20.90%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2012 		-16.61%
Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 		45.10%
69 out of 153
US Inflation Adjusted -1.64% +18.08%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2012 		-17.32%
Feb 2013 - Jan 2016 		66.01%
101 out of 153
3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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3 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 4 Years (48 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -2.55% +17.52%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2013 		-10.78%
Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 		66.67%
94 out of 141
US Inflation Adjusted -4.33% +14.93%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2013 		-11.64%
Mar 2012 - Feb 2016 		72.34%
102 out of 141
4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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4 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 5 Years (60 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -2.53% +14.37%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2014 		-10.13%
Apr 2015 - Mar 2020 		67.44%
87 out of 129
US Inflation Adjusted -4.34% +12.06%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2014 		-11.73%
Apr 2015 - Mar 2020 		76.74%
99 out of 129
5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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5 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 6 Years (72 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -2.57% +8.77%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2015 		-11.35%
Apr 2014 - Mar 2020 		70.09%
82 out of 117
US Inflation Adjusted -4.53% +6.95%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2015 		-12.66%
Apr 2014 - Mar 2020 		84.62%
99 out of 117
6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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6 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 7 Years (84 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.73% +4.02%
Feb 2016 - Jan 2023 		-9.15%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2020 		85.71%
90 out of 105
US Inflation Adjusted -3.77% +0.60%
Feb 2016 - Jan 2023 		-10.51%
Apr 2013 - Mar 2020 		96.19%
101 out of 105
7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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7 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 8 Years (96 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.61% +4.86%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2017 		-7.32%
Apr 2012 - Mar 2020 		76.34%
71 out of 93
US Inflation Adjusted -3.82% +3.05%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2017 		-8.71%
Apr 2012 - Mar 2020 		94.62%
88 out of 93
8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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8 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 9 Years (108 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.72% +6.98%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2018 		-7.44%
Apr 2011 - Mar 2020 		81.48%
66 out of 81
US Inflation Adjusted -3.53% +5.09%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2018 		-8.93%
Apr 2011 - Mar 2020 		91.36%
74 out of 81
9 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 10 Years (120 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.83% +4.57%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2019 		-6.07%
Apr 2010 - Mar 2020 		81.16%
56 out of 69
US Inflation Adjusted -3.79% +2.75%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2019 		-7.98%
Mar 2014 - Feb 2024 		92.75%
64 out of 69
10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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10 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 11 Years (132 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.65% +3.51%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2020 		-4.59%
Nov 2012 - Oct 2023 		84.21%
48 out of 57
US Inflation Adjusted -3.49% +1.65%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2020 		-7.02%
Nov 2012 - Oct 2023 		92.98%
53 out of 57
11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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11 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 12 Years (144 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.73% +4.13%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2021 		-4.53%
Aug 2008 - Jul 2020 		64.44%
29 out of 45
US Inflation Adjusted -4.19% +2.29%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2021 		-6.14%
Mar 2012 - Feb 2024 		86.67%
39 out of 45
12 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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12 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 13 Years (156 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.68% +4.25%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2022 		-3.93%
Jan 2011 - Dec 2023 		78.79%
26 out of 33
US Inflation Adjusted -3.75% +1.95%
Mar 2009 - Feb 2022 		-6.39%
Jan 2011 - Dec 2023 		84.85%
28 out of 33
13 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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13 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 14 Years (168 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -1.65% +2.73%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2023 		-3.30%
Aug 2008 - Jul 2022 		71.43%
15 out of 21
US Inflation Adjusted -4.09% +0.20%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2023 		-5.34%
Aug 2008 - Jul 2022 		95.24%
20 out of 21
14 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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14 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

Annualized Rolling Returns - 15 Years (180 months)

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Median Best Worst Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return -0.05% +1.03%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2024 		-3.60%
Sep 2008 - Aug 2023 		55.56%
5 out of 9
US Inflation Adjusted -2.47% -1.50%
Feb 2009 - Jan 2024 		-5.74%
Sep 2008 - Aug 2023 		100.00%
9 out of 9
15 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
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15 Years Annualized Rolling Returns
Annualized Rolling Return Distribution

To obtain comprehensive information, please consult the VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK) ETF: Historical Returns page.