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VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF (AFK) Stock Technical Analysis

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

24.65 USD
+0.41 (+1.69%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:14:49 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

9

We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to AFK. 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.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
Looking at the yearly performance, AFK did better than 89% of all other stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by AFK over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
AFK is part of the Automobile Components industry. There are 82 other stocks in this industry. AFK outperforms 87% of them.
AFK is currently trading near its 52 week high, which is a good sign. The S&P500 Index however is also trading near new highs, which makes the performance in line with the market.
In the last month AFK has a been trading in the 23.00 - 24.72 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
Considerably lower volume is observed 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

7

Although AFK has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal 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

25.16

When analyzing the support we can see 4 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 23.27 to 24.13. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @16.83 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.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 24.66 to 24.91. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
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 IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for AFK is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength89.92POSITIVEAFK has a high relative strength, it outperformed 89.92% 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)58.41NEUTRALThe RSI value for AFK is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.03POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests AFK has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)71.4NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for AFK is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.11MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for AFK suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.62NEUTRALThe 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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
24.9222.991.93 (7.74%)12.91%
An entry @24.92. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @22.99. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.93 points, which is 7.74%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 12.91% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF / AFK Daily stock chart

VANECK AFRICA INDEX ETF

NYSEARCA:AFK (11/26/2025, 8:14:49 PM)

24.65

+0.41 (+1.69%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Performance
% Chg1.69%
1 Week3.92%
2 Weeks0.82%
1 Month2.45%
3 Month9.97%
6 Month30.15%
12 Month52.82%
2 Year76.19%
3 Year40.78%
5 Year25.54%
10 Year31.89%
15 Year-24.06%
Volatility
ATR(14)0.55
ATR(20)%2.11%
ATR Inc-1.42%
Range Today0.53
ADR(20)0.45
ADR(20)%1.81%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS89.92
3 months CRS82.4
6 months CRS83.95
Mansfield1.31
10 Day High24.72
10 Day Low23
20 Day High24.72
20 Day Low23
52 Week High25
52 Week Low15.07
CS1 End24.13
CR1 Start24.66
Volume & EV
DER(3)5.67%
DER(5)-0.04%
Volume11.40K
Volume Incr-52.23%
Vol(5)20.20K
Vol(50)46.93K

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 9 / 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 58.4115. 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 neutral.