Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (GAAEX)
6.55
-0.09
(-1.36%)
USD |
Jan 07 2026
Returns Chart
Key Stats
| Net Expense Ratio | Total Assets Under Management | Weighted Average Dividend Yield | Turnover Ratio (Generic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10% | 18.75M | 1.18% | 15.00% |
| 1 Year Fund Level Flows | 1 Year Total Returns (Daily) | Annualized Total Returns Since Inception (Daily) | Max Drawdown (Since Inception) |
| -4.414M | 27.35% | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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:
48
-9.337M
Peer Group Low
131.97M
Peer Group High
1 Year
% Rank:
52
-4.414M
-130.94M
Peer Group Low
2.312B
Peer Group High
3 Months
% Rank:
59
-6.166M
Peer Group Low
827.88M
Peer Group High
3 Years
% Rank:
44
-2.156B
Peer Group Low
3.023B
Peer Group High
6 Months
% Rank:
52
-14.13M
Peer Group Low
1.715B
Peer Group High
5 Years
% Rank:
66
-342.61M
Peer Group Low
3.054B
Peer Group High
YTD
% Rank:
--
1.006M
Peer Group Low
1.006M
Peer Group High
10 Years
% Rank:
91
-51.16M
Peer Group Low
3.383B
Peer Group High
Date Unavailable
Risk
Performance Versus Peer Group
Annual Total Returns Versus Peers
As of January 08, 2026.
Asset Allocation
As of November 30, 2025.
| Type | % Net |
|---|---|
| Cash | 0.57% |
| Stock | 99.43% |
| Bond | 0.00% |
| Convertible | 0.00% |
| Preferred | 0.00% |
| Other | 0.00% |
Top 10 Holdings
| Name | % Weight | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amphenol Corp. | 5.33% | 136.26 | -1.91% |
| Legrand SA | 4.89% | 148.29 | 0.00% |
| Iberdrola SA | 4.72% | 22.30 | -0.25% |
| NextEra Energy, Inc. | 4.50% | 79.48 | 1.42% |
| Prysmian SpA | 4.45% | 107.99 | -0.63% |
| Siemens AG | 4.29% | 293.36 | -1.72% |
| Ormat Technologies, Inc. | 4.28% | 114.07 | -2.04% |
| Schneider Electric SE | 4.23% | 274.58 | -5.74% |
| Hubbell, Inc. | 4.18% | 460.89 | -1.56% |
| Eaton Corp. Plc | 4.13% | 320.52 | -0.67% |
Fees & Availability
| Fees | |
| Actual 12B-1 Fee | -- |
| Actual Management Fee | 0.14% |
| Administration Fee | 13.89K% |
| 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 |
|
| Minimum Initial Investment | 5000.00 None |
| Minimum Subsequent Investment | 250.00 None |
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 (1-7-26) | 0.32% |
| 30-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| 7-Day SEC Yield | -- |
| Number of Holdings | 32 |
| Stock | |
| Weighted Average PE Ratio | 32.13 |
| Weighted Average Price to Sales Ratio | 3.392 |
| Weighted Average Price to Book Ratio | 4.621 |
| Weighted Median ROE | 15.50% |
| Weighted Median ROA | 6.46% |
| ROI (TTM) | 8.55% |
| Return on Investment (TTM) | 8.55% |
| Earning Yield | 0.0361 |
| LT Debt / Shareholders Equity | 0.7102 |
| Number of Equity Holdings | 31 |
As of November 30, 2025
Growth Metrics
| EPS Growth (1Y) | 10.69% |
| EPS Growth (3Y) | 19.18% |
| EPS Growth (5Y) | 13.64% |
| Sales Growth (1Y) | 4.22% |
| Sales Growth (3Y) | 7.88% |
| Sales Growth (5Y) | 7.43% |
| Sales per Share Growth (1Y) | 2.74% |
| Sales per Share Growth (3Y) | 7.38% |
| Operating Cash Flow - Growth Rate (3Y) | 17.62% |
As of November 30, 2025
Fund Details
| Key Dates | |
| Inception Date | 3/31/2006 |
| Attributes | |
| Inverse Fund | No |
| Leveraged Fund | -- |
| 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. |