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VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:AFK - US92189F8665 - ETF

26.15 USD
+0.46 (+1.79%)
Last: 12/17/2025, 10:46:28 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

10

Taking everything into account, AFK scores 10 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, AFK is showing a nice and steady performance.

Both the short term and long term trends are positive. This is a very positive sign.
Looking at the yearly performance, AFK did better than 90% of all other stocks. On top of that, AFK also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
AFK is part of the Automobile Components industry. There are 82 other stocks in this industry. AFK outperforms 87% of them.
A new 52 week high is currently being made by AFK, which is a very good signal! However, this is in line with the S&P500, which is also trading near new highs.
In the last month AFK has a been trading in the 23.00 - 26.02 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF / AFK Weekly stock chart
VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF / AFK Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although AFK has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

15.01

26.41

6 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 25.33 to 25.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 24.25 to 24.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 23.27 to 23.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • Support @16.96 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @15.66 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
  • Support @15.16 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for AFK is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for AFK is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength90.43POSITIVEAFK has a high relative strength, it outperformed 90.43% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AFK is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AFK is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of AFK is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)63.14NEUTRALThe RSI value for AFK is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.09POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests AFK has a positive trend, although the MACD value is declining.
Stochastics (14,3)84.89OVERBOUGHTThe high Stochastics value suggests AFK may be overbought.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.95LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for AFK suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)20.69NEUTRALThe ADX value for AFK suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF / AFK Daily stock chart

VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF

NYSEARCA:AFK (12/17/2025, 10:46:28 AM)

26.15

+0.46 (+1.79%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Performance
% Chg1.79%
1 Week3.17%
2 Weeks3.84%
1 Month5.94%
3 Month7.76%
6 Month31.81%
12 Month62.08%
2 Year86.16%
3 Year59.96%
5 Year26.06%
10 Year44.41%
15 Year-26.98%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.48
ATR(20)%1.95%
ATR Inc-18.93%
Range Today0
ADR(20)0.48
ADR(20)%1.82%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS90.43
3 months CRS82.65
6 months CRS85.64
Mansfield1.59
10 Day High26.02
10 Day Low24.83
20 Day High26.02
20 Day Low23
52 Week High26.02
52 Week Low15.07
CS1 End24.73
CR1 Start25.7
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.84%
DER(5)-2.16%
Volume56
Volume Incr136.72%
Vol(5)91.16K
Vol(50)51.05K

VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF / AFK FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to AFK.


Can you provide the trend direction for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF?

The current trend direction for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF?

VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) has an RSI value of 63.1428. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the short term momentum for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) stock?

The short term momentum for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) is positive.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF?

The buy/sell signal for VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) is buy as both the short term and long term trends are positive.