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$AFK

VanEck Africa Index ETF

ARCX

$29.86
+2.32%+$0.676
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
3.7M
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$29.86+2.32%+$0.6758Prev $29.18LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is AFK up today? It is at $29.86 (+2.32%), and our scanner flagged it 8 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment AFK spikes, and full due diligence on AFK — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$29.86
Change today
+2.32%
Previous close
$29.18
52-week range
$22.12 – $30.85
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
3.7M
Short interest
31K
▼ -29% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Short % of float
0.8%
Days to cover
1.0d
Avg daily volume
69K
Classification
Exchange
ARCX
Relative volumevs this time of day
5mthin
100x
15mthin
0.5x
1hthin
0.4x
1D
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Why is $AFK up today?

Here is the latest on AFK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AFK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $AFK moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 3.7M shNot shortableNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

$AFK Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish84Bullish
📰 News: 2 bull · 0 bearToday: +2.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$AFK Activity

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Alert· 2d ago +4.20%
$AFK moved +4.20% (~15m high-low range 4.20%) (Level 4) at 8:35 AM ET
at $29.80
Alert· 11d ago 3.6× RVOL
AFK hit 3.561x RVOL at 1:13 PM ET
at $28.26
Alert· 18d ago +2.1% vs EMA
AFK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +2.14% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $26.90
Alert· 18d ago +2.1% vs EMA
AFK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +2.14% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $26.90
Alert· 18d ago +0.7% vs EMA
AFK 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.71% above EMA · slope +0.48%
at $26.90
Alert· 19d ago +1.4% vs EMA
$AFK near 200 EMA: +1.43% from 200 EMA at 2:39 PM ET
at $26.68
Alert· 19d ago 6.6× RVOL
AFK hit 6.633x RVOL at 2:39 PM ET
at $26.68
Alert· 20d ago 33.3× RVOL
AFK hit 33.322x RVOL at 12:56 PM ET
at $26.08
Alert· 23d ago +0.7% vs EMA
$AFK near 200 EMA: +0.69% from 200 EMA at 2:52 PM ET
at $26.09
Alert· 23d ago 7.4× RVOL
AFK hit 7.373x RVOL at 2:52 PM ET
at $26.09
Alert· 23d ago 2.6× RVOL
AFK hit 2.634x RVOL at 1:21 PM ET
at $26.10
Alert· 24d ago +1.4% vs EMA
AFK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +1.44% above EMA · slope +0.31%
at $26.15
Alert· 24d ago +1.5% vs EMA
$AFK near 200 EMA: +1.46% from 200 EMA at 2:24 PM ET
at $26.09
Alert· 24d ago 3.6× RVOL
AFK hit 3.591x RVOL at 2:24 PM ET
at $26.09
Alert· 24d ago 2.4× RVOL
AFK hit 2.399x RVOL at 1:54 PM ET
at $26.01
Alert· 30d ago -0.2% vs EMA
$AFK crossed below 200 EMA (-0.17% vs EMA) at 1:17 PM ET
at $25.43
Alert· 30d ago 11.8× RVOL
AFK hit 11.819x RVOL at 1:17 PM ET
at $25.43
Alert· 30d ago 6.5× RVOL
AFK hit 6.500x RVOL at 11:15 AM ET
at $25.40
Alert· 32d ago 2.0× RVOL
AFK hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:01 PM ET
at $26.01
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AFK stock FAQ

Why is $AFK up today?

Here is the latest on AFK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for AFK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the AFK stock price today?

AFK last traded at $29.86, up 2.32% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live AFK alerts?

The AFK Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged AFK 8 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is AFK on?

AFK (VanEck Africa Index ETF) trades on ARCX.

Is AFK good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge AFK for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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