Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (GAAEX)
6.61
-0.02
(-0.30%)
USD |
Sep 15 2026
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Key Stats
| Net Expense Ratio | Total Assets Under Management | Weighted Average Dividend Yield | Turnover Ratio (Generic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.11% | 19.19M | 1.17% | 17.00% |
| 1 Year Fund Level Flows | 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) | Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) | Max Drawdown (Since Inception) |
| -249282.0 | 7.83% |
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of (both U.S. and non-U.S.) companies involved in the alternative energy or energy technology sectors including power generated through solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal wave, geothermal, biomass or biofuels. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | Multi Cap Core |
| Broad Asset Class | Sector Equity |
| Broad Category | Equity |
| Global Peer Group | Equity Theme - Alternative Energy |
| Peer Group | Alternative Energy Funds |
| Global Macro | Equity Theme |
| US Macro | Sector Equity Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Alternative Energy Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Guinness Atkinson Funds |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^MSWNTR | 100.0% |
Net Fund Flows Versus Peer Group
1 Month
% Rank:
40
-265.90M
Peer Group Low
96.90M
Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank:
60
-249282.0
-82.86M
Peer Group Low
2.103B
Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank:
25
-459.95M
Peer Group Low
74.67M
Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank:
37
-1.107B
Peer Group Low
3.925B
Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank:
49
-282.70M
Peer Group Low
311.01M
Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank:
26
-2.083B
Peer Group Low
3.970B
Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank:
57
-312.23M
Peer Group Low
924.02M
Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank:
72
-49.28M
Peer Group Low
3.953B
Peer Group High
Date Unavailable
Risk
Performance Versus Peer Group
Annual Total Returns Versus Peers
As of September 16, 2026.
Asset Allocation
As of May 31, 2026.
| Type | % Net |
|---|---|
| Cash | 3.62% |
| Stock | 96.38% |
| Bond | 0.00% |
| Convertible | 0.00% |
| Preferred | 0.00% |
| Other | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | % Weight | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infineon Technologies AG | 5.25% | 61.50 | -0.81% |
| Prysmian SpA | 4.45% | 139.34 | -1.89% |
| Iberdrola SA | 4.41% | 23.04 | 1.23% |
| Amphenol Corp. | 4.33% | 77.26 | -0.50% |
| Legrand SA | 4.30% | 155.00 | -4.73% |
| Eaton Corp. Plc | 4.23% | 398.55 | 1.57% |
| Schneider Electric SE | 4.20% | 328.25 | 3.96% |
| Siemens AG | 4.15% | 302.71 | 0.83% |
| First Solar, Inc. | 4.03% | 191.00 | -5.60% |
| NXP Semiconductors NV | 4.02% | 219.05 | -3.23% |
Fees & Availability
| Fees | |
| Actual 12B-1 Fee | -- |
| Actual Management Fee | 0.02% |
| Administration Fee | 6910.00 None |
| Maximum Front Load | -- |
| Maximum Deferred Load | -- |
| Maximum Redemption Fee | 0.00% |
| General Availability | |
| Available for Insurance Product | No |
| Available for RRSP | No |
| Purchase Details | |
| Open to New Investors |
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| Minimum Initial Investment | 5000.00 None |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | 250.00 None |
TTM Distributions
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Ordinary Income
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As of August 31, 2026.
Basic Info
| Investment Strategy | |
| The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of (both U.S. and non-U.S.) companies involved in the alternative energy or energy technology sectors including power generated through solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal wave, geothermal, biomass or biofuels. |
| General | |
| Security Type | Mutual Fund |
| Equity Style | Multi Cap Core |
| Broad Asset Class | Sector Equity |
| Broad Category | Equity |
| Global Peer Group | Equity Theme - Alternative Energy |
| Peer Group | Alternative Energy Funds |
| Global Macro | Equity Theme |
| US Macro | Sector Equity Funds |
| YCharts Categorization | -- |
| YCharts Benchmark | -- |
| Prospectus Objective | Alternative Energy Funds |
| Fund Owner Firm Name | Guinness Atkinson Funds |
| Broad Asset Class Benchmark Index | |
| ^MSWNTR | 100.0% |
Fundamentals
| General | |
| Distribution Yield | -- |
| Dividend Yield TTM (9-15-26) | 0.31% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| 7-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| Number of Holdings | 32 |
| Stock | |
| Weighted Average PE Ratio | 35.35 |
| Weighted Average Price to Sales Ratio | 3.813 |
| Weighted Average Price to Book Ratio | 5.057 |
| Weighted Median ROE | 15.01% |
| Weighted Median ROA | 5.92% |
| Return on Investment (TTM) | 7.94% |
| Earning Yield | 0.0340 |
| LT Debt / Shareholders Equity | 0.7514 |
| Number of Equity Holdings | 31 |
As of May 31, 2026
Growth Metrics
| EPS Growth (1Y) | 0.08% |
| EPS Growth (3Y) | 9.09% |
| EPS Growth (5Y) | 18.19% |
| Sales Growth (1Y) | 6.94% |
| Sales Growth (3Y) | 4.88% |
| Sales Growth (5Y) | 8.97% |
| Sales per Share Growth (1Y) | 8.08% |
| Sales per Share Growth (3Y) | 5.45% |
| Operating Cash Flow - Growth Rate (3Y) | 17.80% |
As of May 31, 2026
Fund Details
| Key Dates | |
| Inception Date | 3/31/2006 |
| Last Annual Report Date | 12/31/2025 |
| Last Prospectus Date | 4/30/2026 |
| Attributes | |
| Index Fund | -- |
| Inverse Fund | No |
| Leveraged Fund | -- |
| Fund of Funds | No |
| Currency Hedged Fund | -- |
| Socially Responsible Fund | No |
Top Portfolio Holders
| Name | % Weight |
|---|---|
| Portfolio A | 5.00% |
| Portfolio B | 3.50% |
| Portfolio C | 2.25% |
Excel Add-In Codes
| Name: =YCI("M:GAAEX", "name") |
| Broad Asset Class: =YCI("M:GAAEX", "broad_asset_class") |
| Broad Category: =YCI("M:GAAEX", "broad_category_group") |
| Prospectus Objective: =YCI("M:GAAEX", "prospectus_objective") |
| To find the codes for any of our securities and financial metrics, see our Complete Excel Reference. |