VanEck Africa Index ETF (AFK): Rolling Returns

Data Source: from August 2008 to June 2024 (~16 years)
Consolidated Returns as of 30 June 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 191 months (from August 2008 to June 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 July 2014 - 30 June 2024 (10 Years)

Data Source: 1 August 2008 - 30 June 2024 (~16 years)

Inflation Adjusted:

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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	48.89% 88 out of 180
US Inflation Adjusted	-1.87%	+68.33% Apr 2020 - Mar 2021	-38.40% Apr 2019 - Mar 2020	54.44% 98 out of 180

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 2 Years (24 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-0.34%	+36.49% Feb 2009 - Jan 2011	-26.91% Apr 2018 - Mar 2020	52.38% 88 out of 168
US Inflation Adjusted	-2.80%	+33.61% Mar 2009 - Feb 2011	-28.13% Apr 2018 - Mar 2020	60.71% 102 out of 168

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 3 Years (36 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	+0.57%	+20.90% Mar 2009 - Feb 2012	-16.61% Feb 2013 - Jan 2016	46.15% 72 out of 156
US Inflation Adjusted	-1.85%	+18.08% Mar 2009 - Feb 2012	-17.32% Feb 2013 - Jan 2016	66.67% 104 out of 156

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 4 Years (48 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-2.37%	+17.52% Feb 2009 - Jan 2013	-10.78% Mar 2012 - Feb 2016	65.28% 94 out of 144
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.32%	+14.93% Feb 2009 - Jan 2013	-11.64% Mar 2012 - Feb 2016	72.92% 105 out of 144

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 5 Years (60 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-2.74%	+14.37% Mar 2009 - Feb 2014	-10.13% Apr 2015 - Mar 2020	68.18% 90 out of 132
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.77%	+12.06% Mar 2009 - Feb 2014	-11.73% Apr 2015 - Mar 2020	77.27% 102 out of 132

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 6 Years (72 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-2.58%	+8.77% Mar 2009 - Feb 2015	-11.35% Apr 2014 - Mar 2020	70.83% 85 out of 120
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.66%	+6.95% Mar 2009 - Feb 2015	-12.66% Apr 2014 - Mar 2020	85.00% 102 out of 120

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 7 Years (84 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-1.72%	+4.02% Feb 2016 - Jan 2023	-9.15% Apr 2013 - Mar 2020	86.11% 93 out of 108
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.88%	+0.60% Feb 2016 - Jan 2023	-10.51% Apr 2013 - Mar 2020	96.30% 104 out of 108

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 8 Years (96 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-1.60%	+4.86% Feb 2009 - Jan 2017	-7.32% Apr 2012 - Mar 2020	75.00% 72 out of 96
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.82%	+3.05% Feb 2009 - Jan 2017	-8.71% Apr 2012 - Mar 2020	94.79% 91 out of 96

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 9 Years (108 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-1.74%	+6.98% Feb 2009 - Jan 2018	-7.44% Apr 2011 - Mar 2020	82.14% 69 out of 84
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.84%	+5.09% Feb 2009 - Jan 2018	-8.93% Apr 2011 - Mar 2020	91.67% 77 out of 84

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 10 Years (120 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-2.07%	+4.57% Feb 2009 - Jan 2019	-6.07% Apr 2010 - Mar 2020	81.94% 59 out of 72
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.91%	+2.75% Feb 2009 - Jan 2019	-7.98% Mar 2014 - Feb 2024	93.06% 67 out of 72

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 11 Years (132 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-1.77%	+3.51% Feb 2009 - Jan 2020	-4.59% Nov 2012 - Oct 2023	85.00% 51 out of 60
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.69%	+1.65% Feb 2009 - Jan 2020	-7.02% Nov 2012 - Oct 2023	93.33% 56 out of 60

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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	66.67% 32 out of 48
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.19%	+2.29% Mar 2009 - Feb 2021	-6.14% Mar 2012 - Feb 2024	87.50% 42 out of 48

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 13 Years (156 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-1.81%	+4.25% Mar 2009 - Feb 2022	-3.93% Jan 2011 - Dec 2023	80.56% 29 out of 36
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.19%	+1.95% Mar 2009 - Feb 2022	-6.39% Jan 2011 - Dec 2023	86.11% 31 out of 36

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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	75.00% 18 out of 24
US Inflation Adjusted	-4.09%	+0.20% Feb 2009 - Jan 2023	-5.34% Aug 2008 - Jul 2022	95.83% 23 out of 24

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Annualized Rolling Returns - 15 Years (180 months)

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	Median	Best	Worst	Negative Periods
Annualized Rolling Return	-0.66%	+1.03% Feb 2009 - Jan 2024	-3.60% Sep 2008 - Aug 2023	58.33% 7 out of 12
US Inflation Adjusted	-3.12%	-1.50% Feb 2009 - Jan 2024	-5.74% Sep 2008 - Aug 2023	100.00% 12 out of 12

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