Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
5.4%
1 yr return
20.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
19.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
10.1%
Net Assets
$192 M
Holdings in Top 10
35.6%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$60.1
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.34%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 19.01%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$5,000
IRA
$1,000
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 06/02/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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IWIRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 19.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 10.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio -0.32%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameGuinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund
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Fund Family NameGuinness Atkinson Funds
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Inception DateJan 15, 1999
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInvestor
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerMatthew Page
Fund Description
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IWIRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IWIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.4% | -44.7% | 28.3% | 57.92% |
| 1 Yr | 20.4% | -32.0% | 64.5% | 73.15% |
| 3 Yr | 19.8%* | -7.4% | 56.7% | 44.67% |
| 5 Yr | 10.1%* | 0.0% | 43.6% | 82.66% |
| 10 Yr | 14.9%* | 4.5% | 25.8% | 52.66% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IWIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.8% | -87.9% | 326.9% | 67.25% |
| 2024 | 6.7% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 27.80% |
| 2023 | 33.9% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 16.59% |
| 2022 | -37.1% | -57.9% | 10.6% | 93.53% |
| 2021 | 2.5% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 5.24% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | IWIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.4% | -59.9% | 28.3% | 55.89% |
| 1 Yr | 20.4% | -35.1% | 64.5% | 71.07% |
| 3 Yr | 19.8%* | -8.6% | 56.7% | 41.92% |
| 5 Yr | 10.1%* | -0.4% | 43.6% | 81.29% |
| 10 Yr | 14.9%* | 4.4% | 25.8% | 49.33% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | IWIRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.2% | -87.9% | 326.9% | 67.09% |
| 2024 | 18.1% | -67.0% | 145.0% | 27.80% |
| 2023 | 39.3% | -28.8% | 76.0% | 16.59% |
| 2022 | -30.5% | -57.9% | 16.5% | 87.52% |
| 2021 | 21.6% | -68.7% | 64.3% | 9.00% |
NAV & Total Return History
IWIRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| IWIRX | Category Low | Category High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 192 M | 217 K | 259 B | 76.72% |
| Number of Holdings | 30 | 2 | 3459 | 82.51% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 63.2 M | 2.18 K | 107 B | 71.33% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 35.59% | 9.8% | 100.0% | 79.52% |
Top 10 Holdings
- COMMON STOCK 4.08%
- COMMON STOCK 3.69%
- COMMON STOCK 3.62%
- COMMON STOCK 3.54%
- COMMON STOCK 3.47%
- COMMON STOCK 3.46%
- COMMON STOCK 3.45%
- COMMON STOCK 3.43%
- COMMON STOCK 3.42%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.14% | 0.00% | 113.20% | 35.19% |
| Cash | 1.86% | -13.20% | 100.00% | 62.48% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.41% | 65.09% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.43% | 17.06% | 67.28% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.44% | 62.48% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -1.38% | 99.10% | 61.66% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 41.69% | 0.00% | 69.58% | 14.15% |
| Financial Services | 15.17% | 0.00% | 42.11% | 22.32% |
| Healthcare | 13.53% | 0.00% | 39.41% | 29.33% |
| Industrials | 10.90% | 0.00% | 39.00% | 15.38% |
| Communication Services | 9.93% | 0.00% | 64.53% | 72.94% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 8.78% | 0.00% | 61.40% | 90.93% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.86% | 73.97% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 21.64% | 86.06% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 37.86% | 81.52% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 23.31% | 93.96% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.40% | 89.29% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 78.59% | 0.00% | 105.95% | 95.88% |
| Non US | 19.55% | 0.00% | 52.81% | 2.88% |
IWIRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| IWIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.34% | 0.01% | 7.09% | 20.95% |
| Management Fee | 0.75% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 82.94% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.02% | 26.72% |
Sales Fees
| IWIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 8.50% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| IWIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | 100.00% |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| IWIRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.01% | 0.00% | 414.00% | 22.10% |
IWIRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| IWIRX | Category Low | Category High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 5.95% | 64.48% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| IWIRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Semi-Annually | Monthly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| IWIRX | Category Low | Category High | IWIRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | -0.32% | -6.13% | 2.90% | 52.25% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| IWIRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.237 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $9.386 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $6.987 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2023 | $2.014 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 02, 2022 | $4.884 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 03, 2021 | $0.049 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 03, 2021 | $11.055 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 04, 2020 | $1.603 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2019 | $0.106 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2019 | $1.968 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $2.510 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 06, 2018 | $0.152 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.673 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.303 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 08, 2017 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2016 | $0.314 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $1.266 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 22, 2015 | $0.236 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.236 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 30, 2014 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.122 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2012 | $0.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2011 | $0.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.037 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2008 | $0.615 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2007 | $0.107 | OrdinaryDividend |
IWIRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Matthew Page
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2010
12.09
12.1%
Matthew joined Guinness Asset Management in 2005 and is the co-manager of the Guinness Global Equity Income Fund, the Guinness European Equity Income Fund and the Guinness Global Innovators Fund. Prior to starting at Guinness, Matthew joined Goldman Sachs on the graduate scheme in 2004 working in Foreign Exchange and Fixed Income. Matthew graduated from New College, University of Oxford with a Master's Degree in Physics. He has completed the IMC and is a CFA charterholder.
Ian Mortimer
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 01, 2011
11.09
11.1%
Ian joined Guinness Asset Management in December 2006 and is co-manager of the Guinness Global Equity Income Fund, the Guinness European Equity Income Fund and the Guinness Global Innovators Fund. Prior to joining Guinness, Ian completed a D.Phil. in experimental physics at Christ Church, University of Oxford, and graduated in 2006. Ian graduated from University College London, University of London, with a First Class Honours Master's degree in Physics in 2003. He has completed the IMC and is a CFA charterholder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.03 | 54.28 | 7.52 | 2.75 |