AFK vs. AVXC ETF Comparison

Comparison of Market Vectors-Africa Index ETF (AFK) to Avantis Emerging Markets ex-China Equity ETF (AVXC)
AFK

Market Vectors-Africa Index ETF

AFK Description

The investment seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors® GDP Africa Index. The fund invests at least 80% of total assets in securities that comprise the index. The index is comprised of African companies. The index includes local listings of companies that are incorporated in Africa and offshore listings of companies incorporated outside of Africa that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Africa. The weighting of each country in the index is determined by the size of its GDP relative to the GDPs of the other countries represented in the index. The fund is non-diversified.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$15.99

Average Daily Volume

14,223

Number of Holdings *

9

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
AVXC

Avantis Emerging Markets ex-China Equity ETF

AVXC Description AVXC aims to achieve long-term capital growth by investing in a varied selection of companies from emerging markets, with China being a notable exception. It prioritizes companies with smaller market capitalizations that exhibit strong profitability and value characteristics. The manager utilizes financial data and market information to identify suitable securities, focusing on metrics like adjusted book/price and cash from operations to book value ratios. Additional factors considered include industry classification, historical performance, liquidity, among others. Security weightings are determined based on market capitalization and potential for returns relative to its peers. AVXC adjusts its holdings according to desired characteristics and may reduce exposure or sell if criteria are not met, considering past performance, expected returns, implementation costs, and tax implications. The fund has the capability to invest in foreign-denominated securities and partake in securities lending activities.

Grade (RS Rating)

Last Trade

$51.24

Average Daily Volume

16,545

Number of Holdings *

70

* may have additional holdings in another (foreign) market
Performance
Period AFK AVXC
30 Days -7.06% -4.88%
60 Days -4.79% -4.97%
90 Days -2.35% -3.68%
12 Months 16.18%
5 Overlapping Holdings
Symbol Grade Weight in AFK Weight in AVXC Overlap
CAR C 0.23% 0.11% 0.11%
GFI D 1.71% 0.21% 0.21%
HMY C 0.6% 0.1% 0.1%
SBSW F 0.27% 0.17% 0.17%
SSL F 0.37% 0.04% 0.04%
AFK Overweight 4 Positions Relative to AVXC
Symbol Grade Weight
GOLD C 2.78%
KOS D 2.48%
MMYT B 2.16%
RCL A 1.08%
AFK Underweight 65 Positions Relative to AVXC
Symbol Grade Weight
TSM C -8.36%
INFY C -0.9%
HDB C -0.78%
VALE F -0.68%
KB B -0.53%
IBN D -0.47%
PBR C -0.44%
ITUB D -0.41%
SHG C -0.37%
ASX D -0.32%
BBD D -0.3%
BAP A -0.3%
UMC F -0.27%
ERJ B -0.22%
RDY D -0.21%
PAC A -0.18%
NU C -0.18%
GGB C -0.16%
SUZ B -0.16%
CIG A -0.16%
FMX F -0.15%
EBR F -0.14%
ASAI F -0.13%
SBS B -0.13%
TLK F -0.13%
LPL F -0.12%
SCCO F -0.11%
CHT D -0.11%
BCH C -0.11%
WIT A -0.1%
ABEV F -0.1%
CX F -0.1%
VIV D -0.09%
TWI F -0.09%
TKC B -0.09%
ASR D -0.09%
SGRP D -0.08%
TV F -0.08%
CSAN F -0.08%
SKM C -0.08%
SQM D -0.08%
OMAB F -0.08%
PKX F -0.06%
BRFS D -0.06%
XP F -0.06%
AKO.A F -0.06%
IFS A -0.06%
KEP B -0.05%
SID D -0.05%
VLRS B -0.05%
BSBR F -0.04%
UGP F -0.04%
PHI D -0.04%
CIB B -0.04%
PAGS F -0.04%
CCU F -0.04%
BSAC C -0.03%
KT A -0.03%
PAX C -0.02%
EC D -0.02%
BAK F -0.02%
BVN F -0.02%
IMOS F -0.01%
AZUL F -0.0%
SHPH F -0.0%
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