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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM N-CSR

 

 

 

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT

INVESTMENT COMPANIES

 

Investment Company Act file number 811-08360

 

 

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

 

 

 

251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 800

Pasadena, CA 91101

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

 

(Name and address of agent for service)

 

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

251 South Lake Avenue, Suite 800

Pasadena, CA 91101

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800-915-6566) 

 

Date of fiscal year end: December 31

 

Date of reporting period: June 30, 2024

 

 

 

   

 

Item 1. Report to Stockholders.

 

(a)The registrant’s semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), is as follows:

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund

 

GAAEX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/alternative-energy-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund $54 1.11%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund produced a total return of -3.67% vs the MSCI World Index (net return) of 11.75%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to the following.

Within the portfolio, the strongest performers included:

  • Our electrical equipment names Eaton, Hubbell, Schneider and Itron all performed strongly driven by an acceleration in global electrification activity and the resolution of supply chain issues which allowed them to pass on inflationary pressures and therefore maintain operating margins. Hubbell and Eaton delivered good earnings upgrades resulting from the re-industrialisation of the United States as well as the move to electrification. The positive order book inflection continues at Eaton.

  • Within displacement, Trane Technologies and Installed Building Products (IBP) delivered well. Trane was helped also by regulatory changes and its positioning with respect data centres.

  • In addition, First Solar shares were up 30.9% in 1H as the company was seen as a key beneficiary when local content IRA tax credit definitions were clarified while NextEra performed well after delivering an upbeat "Renewables Development Day" for investors.

Sectors and companies in the portfolio that were relatively weaker over the period included:

  • The electrification sub sector, with EV component and lithium-ion battery manufacturers suffering from delays in EV launch schedules, margin pressure and the threat of increasing Chinese competition.

  • Nibe shares were under pressure as the heat pump market remains overstocked at the distributor level.

  • Canadian Solar delivered negative contribution as module prices reached record lows while US residential solar companies continued to face a prolonged de-stocking headwind.

  • A number of our generation companies delivered negative contribution as interest rate cuts did not crystalise while Sunnova weakened through the period as the US residential solar business remained under pressure.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund -3.67% -13.09% 12.63% 2.15%
MSCI World Index (Net Return) 11.75% 20.19% 11.76% 9.16%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/alternative-energy-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $23,784,974
Number of Portfolio Holdings 33
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 11%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
Iberdrola SA 4.90%
Trane Technologies PLC 4.70%
Nextera Energy Inc. 4.40%
Schneider Electric SE 4.40%
Eaton Corp PLC 4.30%
Hubbell Inc 4.20%
Legrand SA 4.10%
Siemens AG 3.90%
NXP Semiconductors NV 3.70%
Owens Corning 3.60%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/alternative-energy-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund

 

IASMX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/asia-focus-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund $99 1.98%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund produced a total return of 0.34% vs the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index (net return) of 7.98%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to the following:

  • Overall Fund performance was primarily driven by asset allocation, with overweighting to Information Technology and zero weighting to Real Estate and Materials driving the highest contributions to the Fund's total returns.

  • Overweighting in Health Care and Consumer Discretionary caused the largest drags to performance contribution. Communication Services was the third largest drag, although this was driven by stock selection (underweight Tencent and overweight Baidu) which more than offset positive asset allocation effects.

  • Stock selection in Health Care and Consumer Discretionary were also drags on performance, driven by China Medical Systems (-51.62% in USD), Corporate Travel Management (-32.90%), and Hanon Systems (-39.15%).

  • A positive stock selection effect was seen in Financials where China Merchants Bank (+30.34%) and DBS Group (+18.23%) both outperformed. Within Technology, we saw strong performances from TSMC (+54.88%), Applied Materials (+46.12%) and Broadcom (+44.90%). However, under allocation to TSMC caused a drag effect.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund 0.34% 0.83% 0.13% 2.40%
MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index (Net Return) 7.98% 8.38% 1.61% 3.19%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/asia-focus-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $10,407,477
Number of Portfolio Holdings 31
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 2%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
Broadcom Inc. 7.60%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. 7.10%
Applied Materials Inc. 6.70%
Elite Material Co., Ltd. 5.80%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 5.70%
NetEase Inc. - ADR 4.80%
DBS Group Holdings 4.40%
NARI Technology Co., Ltd. 4.40%
Shenzhou International 4.20%
Autohome Inc. 4.00%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Industry Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Industry Breakdown (% of net assets)
Sector % of Net Assets
Electronic Components - Semiconductor 19.90%
Commercial Banks 7.30%
Semiconductor Components - Integrated Circuits 7.10%
Electronic Component Miscellaneous 5.80%
E-Commerce/Services 5.70%
Entertainment Software 4.80%
Machinery - General Industries 4.40%
Textile - Apparel 4.20%
Building Products - Cement/Aggregates 4.00%
Photo Equipment & Supplies 3.90%
Internet Application Software 3.70%
Food - Dairy Products 3.40%
MRI/Medical Diagnostic Imaging 3.20%
E-Commerce/Products 3.10%
Machinery - Construction & Mining 2.50%
Computer Data Security 2.40%
Travel Services 2.40%
Medical Products 2.40%
Auto - Cars/Light Trucks 2.20%
Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment 2.20%
Insurance 2.10%
Batteries/Battery Systems 1.60%
Pharmaceuticals 1.40%
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 0.10%
Metal Processors & Fabricators 0.00%
What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/asia-focus-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund

 

ICHKX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/china-hong-kong-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund $93 1.94%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund produced a total return of -8.16% vs the MSCI China Index (net return) of 4.74%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to the following:

Areas which helped the Fund's performance were:

  • Individual stock returns, led by China Merchants Bank (total return +30.4%), Sany Heavy Industry (+18.7%) and Haier Smart Home (+18.4%).

  • Stock selection in the Real Estate sector, driven by China Overseas Land & Investment (+1.6%) compared to the sector which fell 11.4%.

  • Stock selection in the Consumer Staples sector, led by not holding names such as Kweichow Moutai (-15.2%), Mengniu Dairy (-30.6%) and JD Health (-45.6%).

Areas which detracted from the Fund's relative performance were:

  • Offshore stocks outperformed onshore stocks. As the Fund is underweight to the offshore market and overweight to A shares, it benefited from less of the rally in the offshore market.

  • The Fund has an overweight to mid-caps which, along with small caps, have significantly underperformed large caps.

  • Structural underweight to Tencent (total return +28.0%) which is the largest stock in the Index and so the Fund's relative performance benefited less.

  • Underweight to Financials, and more specifically the underweight to the large state-owned enterprise (SOE) banks. The Fund does not hold any of the large SOE banks which have been significant outperformers as a value play.

  • The combined underweight to Materials, Energy and Utilities which have been stronger sectors but where the Fund has no exposure.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund -8.16% -16.65% -6.17% -0.61%
MSCI China Index (Net Return) 4.74% -1.62% -4.25% 1.39%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/china-hong-kong-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $24,557,629
Number of Portfolio Holdings 32
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 5%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.90%
NARI Technology Co., Ltd. 4.00%
Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd. 3.90%
China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. - H Shares 3.90%
Weichai Power Co., Ltd. - H Shares 3.80%
Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. - A Shares 3.80%
Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. - A Shares 3.80%
NetEase Inc. - ADR 3.60%
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. 3.60%
Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. 3.50%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/china-hong-kong-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund

 

GAGEX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-energy-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund $76 1.46%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund produced a total return of 10.19% vs the MSCI World Index (net return) of 11.75%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to the following.

Within the portfolio, the strongest performers included:

  • Canadian integrateds: Holdings such as Canadian Natural Resources and Imperial Oil benefiting from operational leverage to rising oil prices, and a narrowing of the differential between Canadian and US oil benchmarks.

  • US exploration and production companies: Also with good leverage to rising oil prices, plus well received M&A for Diamondback Energy, as described above.

  • US refining: Tighter refining capacity, especially with outages in Russia, drove refining margins higher. Particular beneficiaries included Valero Energy and US major, Exxon.

  • Chinese majors: our holding in Petrochina performed particularly well, benefitting from lower gas prices (helping the company's gas import division) and stronger oil production.

  • Galp: exploration success offshore Namibia has boosted expectations of a material uplift in Galp's proven oil and gas reserves in the coming years.

Sectors in the portfolio that were relatively weaker over the period included:

  • International natural gas: Equinor, which supplies around one third of Northwest Europe's gas needs, was a notable laggard, reflecting the decline in European gas prices since the start of the year.

  • Services: Large cap diversified service companies Schlumberger and Baker Hughes underperformed, driven by a falling rig count in North America and a pullback in longer-term oil spending in Saudi.

  • Midstream: Pipeline companies Enbridge and Kinder Morgan underperformed, due to lower leverage to rising oil prices than most other parts of the portfolio.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund 10.19% 18.23% 7.45% -2.19%
MSCI World Index (Net Return) 11.75% 20.19% 11.76% 9.16%
MSCI World Energy Index (Net Return) 8.29% 15.56% 9.01% 1.51%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-energy-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $11,678,674
Number of Portfolio Holdings 32
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 5%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
Shell PLC 5.70%
Exxon Mobil Corp. 5.70%
Chevron Corp. 5.50%
TotalEnergies SE 5.30%
BP PLC 4.80%
ConocoPhillips 4.70%
Valero Energy Corp. 4.50%
Imperial Oil Ltd. 4.00%
Diamondback Energy Inc. 3.90%
Suncor Energy Inc. 3.90%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-energy-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund

 

Investor Class/IWIRX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Investor Class $67 1.24%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Investor Class produced a total return of 18.35% vs the MSCI World Index (net return) of 11.75%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to:

  • The Fund's overweight position to the Information Technology sector, and more specifically the benchmark's top performing Semiconductor industry, was the greatest tailwind to Fund outperformance, driven by both strong allocation and stock selection effects. Strength from Nvidia (+149.5% USD), off-benchmark name TSMC (+68.3% USD) and semi-cap equipment names Applied Materials (+46.1%), KLA (+42.4%) and Lam Research (+36.5%) all contributed positively to Fund outperformance.

  • The Fund also benefitted from strong stock selection within Industrials, where holdings ABB (+27.6% USD) and Schneider Electric (+21.3%) outperformed the broader MSCI World Industrials index by 20.1% and 13.8% respectively.

  • Whilst holding a relatively neutral position to both the Communication services and Healthcare sectors, strength from Meta (+42.7% USD), Alphabet (+30.3%) and Novo Nordisk (+40.5%) drove a strong stock selection effect within these sectors.

  • The Fund benefitted from a zero-weight allocation to Energy, Utilities, Consumer Staples, Materials and Real Estate, which all underperformed the broader benchmark.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Investor Class 18.35% 30.68% 16.75% 12.30%
MSCI World Index (Net Return) 11.75% 20.19% 11.76% 9.16%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $217,147,704
Number of Portfolio Holdings 30
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 9%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
KLA-Tencor Corp. 4.50%
Amphenol Corporation 4.40%
Applied Materials Inc. 4.30%
ABB Ltd. 4.20%
Lam Research Corp. 4.10%
Microsoft Corp. 4.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR 4.00%
Meta Platforms Inc. - Class A 3.70%
NVIDIA Corp. 3.70%
Schneider Electric SE 3.60%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund

 

Institutional Class/GINNX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Institutional Class $54 0.99%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Institutional Class produced a total return of 18.51% vs the MSCI World Index (net return) of 11.75%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to:

  • The Fund's overweight position to the Information Technology sector, and more specifically the benchmark's top performing Semiconductor industry, was the greatest tailwind to Fund outperformance, driven by both strong allocation and stock selection effects. Strength from Nvidia (+149.5% USD), off-benchmark name TSMC (+68.3% USD) and semi-cap equipment names Applied Materials (+46.1%), KLA (+42.4%) and Lam Research (+36.5%) all contributed positively to Fund outperformance.

  • The Fund also benefitted from strong stock selection within Industrials, where holdings ABB (+27.6% USD) and Schneider Electric (+21.3%) outperformed the broader MSCI World Industrials index by 20.1% and 13.8% respectively.

  • Whilst holding a relatively neutral position to both the Communication services and Healthcare sectors, strength from Meta (+42.7% USD), Alphabet (+30.3%) and Novo Nordisk (+40.5%) drove a strong stock selection effect within these sectors.

  • The Fund benefitted from a zero-weight allocation to Energy, Utilities, Consumer Staples, Materials and Real Estate, which all underperformed the broader benchmark.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund - Institutional Class 18.51% 31.02% 17.04% 12.54%
MSCI World Index (Net Return) 11.75% 20.19% 11.76% 9.16%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $217,147,704
Number of Portfolio Holdings 30
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 9%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
KLA-Tencor Corp. 4.50%
Amphenol Corporation 4.40%
Applied Materials Inc. 4.30%
ABB Ltd. 4.20%
Lam Research Corp. 4.10%
Microsoft Corp. 4.00%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR 4.00%
Meta Platforms Inc. - Class A 3.70%
NVIDIA Corp. 3.70%
Schneider Electric SE 3.60%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/global-innovators-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund

 

GARBX

 

Semi-Annual Shareholder Report

 

June 30, 2024

 

This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund ("Fund") for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024. You can find additional information about the Fund at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/renminbi-yuan-bond-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

 

This report describes changes to the Fund that occurred during the reporting period.

What were the Fund costs for the last six months?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Fund (Class) Costs of a $10,000 Investment Costs Paid as a Percentage of a $10,000 Investment
Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund $46 0.93%
How did the Fund perform during the reporting period?

In the first half of 2024, the Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund produced a total return of -0.62% vs the Hang Seng Markit IBoxx Offshore RMB Overall Index of -0.21%.

What affected the Fund's performance?

Fund performance can be attributed to the following:

  • Overall Fund performance was primarily driven interest coupons and bonds price gains (+1.85%) but offset in dollar terms by a decline (-2.43%) in the value of the Renminbi vs the US Dollar.

  • The biggest contributor to performance was GLP China Holdings 4% 07/02/2024 (+26.7%). The bond had been exhibiting signs of distress, but the company has been raising liquidity and the price improved. The bond has since matured, on maturity date at par.

  • The macro environment in China has remained testing with consumer sentiment weak, inflation falling and the government very cautious about adding short-term stimulus.

Fund Performance
Ad2 Performance Graph

Average Annual Total Return

6 Months (Actual)

1 Year5 Years10 Years
Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund -0.62% 2.20% 0.26% 0.44%
Hang Seng Markit iBoxx Offshore RMB Overall Index (Net Return) -0.21% 2.83% 1.94% 2.07%

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results.

The graph and total returns reflect the reinvestment of distributions made by the Fund, if any. The deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or the sale or redemption of Fund shares, and the expenses (if any) incurred in a sale of fund shares, is not reflected in the total returns.

For the most recent performance information, visit https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/renminbi-yuan-bond-fund/#fund_performance.

The following graph compares the initial and subsequent account values at the end of each of the most recently completed 10 fiscal years of the Fund, or for the life of the Fund, if shorter. It assumes a $10,000 initial investment at the beginning of the first fiscal year in an appropriate, broad-based securities market index for the same period.

What are some key Fund statistics?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Net Assets ($) $3,269,163
Number of Portfolio Holdings 11
Portfolio Turnover Rate (%) 21%
What did the Fund invest in?
(as of June 30, 2024)
Top Ten Holdings (% of net assets)
Top 10 % of Net Assets
Yuan Renminbi Offshore 41.20%
First Abu Dhabi Bank, 3.400%, 08/18/25 16.80%
Standard Chartered PLC 4.350%, 03/18/26 8.50%
China Development Bank, 3.230%, 11/27/25 4.20%
QNB Finance Ltd., 3.800%, 06/17/25 4.20%
HSBC Holding, 3.400%, 06/29/27 4.20%
Bank of China, 3.080%, 04/28/26 4.20%
Agriculture Development Bank of China 3.400%, 11/06/24 4.20%
Municipality of Shenzhen China, 2.900%, 10/19/26 4.20%
QNB Finance Ltd., 3.900%, 06/17/25 4.20%

The tables below show the investment makeup of the Fund, representing percentage of the total net assets of the Fund. The Top Ten Holdings and Geographic Allocation exclude short-term holdings, if any.

Geographic Breakdown (% of net assets)
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Material Fund Changes

This is a summary of certain planned changes since the beginning of the reporting period. For more complete information, you may review the Fund's prospectus at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/renminbi-yuan-bond-fund/ or you may request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

On June 26, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Fund approved a proposal to liquidate the Fund. Accordingly, effective on July 3, 2024, the Fund will no longer accept purchase orders and the Fund will be terminated on August 30, 2024.

What changes in or disagreements with accountants occurred?

There were no changes in or disagreements with the Fund's accountants during the reporting period.

Where can I find additional information about the Fund?

You can find additional information about the Fund such as the prospectus, financial information, fund holdings and proxy voting information at https://www.gafunds.com/our-funds/renminbi-yuan-bond-fund/. You can also request this information by contacting us at (800) 915-6565.

To reduce expenses, the Trust may mail only one copy of Funds' prospectus and each annual and semi-annual report to those addresses shared by two or more accounts. If you wish to receive individual copies of these documents, please call us at (800) 915-6565 (or contact your financial institution). The Trust will be sending you individual copies thirty days after receiving your request.

Distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC.

 

 

 

(b)Not applicable.

 

Item 2. Code of Ethics.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 6. Investments.

 

(a)Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 7 of this Form.

 

(b)Not Applicable.
   

 

 

   

 

Guinness Atkinson™ Funds

 

June 30, 2024

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights

 

Schedule of Investments  
Alternative Energy Fund 3
Asia Focus Fund 5
China & Hong Kong Fund 7
Global Energy Fund 9
Global Innovators Fund 11
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 13
Statements of Assets and Liabilities 14
Statements of Operations 16
Statements of Changes in Net Assets 18
Financial Highlights 23
Notes to Financial Statements 30

 

This report and the financial statements contained herein are provided for the general information of the shareholders of the Guinness Atkinson Funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Funds unless preceded or accompanied by an effective shareholder report and prospectus. 

 

https://www.gafunds.com/

   

 

Item 7. Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 98.6%  Value 
     Electrification: 27.1%     
 10,338   APTIV PLC*  $728,002 
 10,410   Gentherm Inc.*   513,421 
 22,239   Infineon Technologies AG   817,075 
 33,386   Johnson Matthey PLC   661,272 
 2,659   LG Chem Ltd.   665,733 
 3,280   NXP Semiconductors NV   882,615 
 11,144   ON Semiconductor Corp.*   763,921 
 2,639   Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.   676,981 
 19,883   Sensata Technologies Holding   743,425 
         6,452,445 
     Energy Efficiency: 19.5%     
 15,522   Ameresco*   447,189 
 2,746   Hubbell Inc.   1,003,608 
 3,533   Installed Building Products Inc.   726,667 
 114,741   Nibe Industrier AB - B Shares   486,592 
 4,900   Owens Corning   851,228 
 3,366   Trane Technologies PLC   1,107,178 
         4,622,462 
     Renewable Energy Generation: 19.2%     
 626,000   China Longyuan Power Group Corp. - H Shares   562,754 
 798,000   China Suntien Green Energy Corp. Ltd. - H Shares   361,754 
 89,277   Iberdrola SA   1,158,384 
 14,896   Nextera Energy Inc.   1,054,786 
 11,027   Ormat Technologies Inc.   790,636 
 12,148   Orsted AS   646,498 
         4,574,812 
     Renewable Equipment Manufacturing: 32.8%     
 29,446   Canadian Solar Inc.*   434,329 
 3,283   Eaton Corp PLC   1,029,385 
 4,096   Enphase Energy Inc.*   408,412 
 3,701   First Solar Inc.*   834,427 
 8,113   Itron Inc.*   802,863 
 9,798   Legrand SA   972,132 
 4,346   Schneider Electric SE   1,044,019 
 5,019   Siemens AG   933,806 
 3,091   Solaredge Technologies Inc.*   78,079 
 12,448   TPI Composites Inc.*   49,668 
 32,101   Vestas Wind Systems A/S   743,319 
 928,200   Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.   467,134 
         7,797,573 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 3

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 98.6%  Value 
     Total Common Stocks (cost $28,114,906)   23,447,292 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $28,114,906): 98.6%  $23,447,292 
           
     Other Assets less Liabilities: 1.4%   337,682 
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $23,784,974 

 

*Non-income producing security.

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 4

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.8%  Value 
     Australia: 5.7%     
 28,819   Corporate Travel Management Ltd.  $254,926 
 19,149   Sonic Healthcare Ltd.   335,964 
         590,890 
     China: 50.8%     
 22,600   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.   204,035 
 1,700   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR   122,400 
 15,120   Autohome Inc. - ADR   415,044 
 3,400   Baidu Inc. - ADR*   294,032 
 293,000   China Medical System Holdings Ltd.   248,389 
 66,500   China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. - H Shares   301,888 
 205,000   Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.   230,754 
 100,700   Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. - A Shares   356,445 
 380   JD.com In. - CL A   5,027 
 11,260   JD.com Inc. - ADR   290,958 
 800   Meituan - Class B*   11,382 
 132,909   NARI Technology Co., Ltd. - A Shares   454,433 
 5,200   NetEase Inc. - ADR   497,016 
 49,000   Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd. - H Shares   222,130 
 114,600   Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. - A Shares   259,024 
 44,300   Shenzhou International   433,699 
 417,000   Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.   142,579 
 8,000   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   381,511 
 108,400   Venustech Group Inc. - A Shares   256,296 
 71,960   Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. - A Shares   163,929 
         5,290,971 
     Singapore: 4.4%     
 17,318   DBS Group Holdings Ltd.   457,088 
           
     South Korea: 7.9%     
 65,683   Hanon Systems   225,137 
 10,050   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.   593,550 
         818,687 
     Taiwan: 16.8%     
 41,000   Elite Material Co., Ltd.   599,065 
 4,800   Largan Precision Co., Ltd.   405,303 
 2   Shin Zu Shing Co., Ltd.   15 
 25,000   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.   742,871 
         1,747,254 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 5

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.8%  Value 
    United States: 14.2%    
 2,936   Applied Materials Inc.  $692,867 
 490   Broadcom Inc.   786,710 
         1,479,577 
           
     Total Common Stocks (cost $8,560,979)   10,384,467 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $8,560,979): 99.8%   10,384,467 
           
     Other Assets less Liabilities: 0.2%   23,010 
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $10,407,477 

 

*Non-income producing security.

ADR - American Depository Receipt

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 6

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.9%  Value 
     Appliances: 9.9%     
 238,800   Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. - H Shares  $798,146 
 93,700   Midea Group Co., Ltd.   827,886 
 118,309   Zhejiang Supor Cookware - A Shares   811,945 
         2,437,977 
     Application Software: 3.3%     
 686,000   TravelSky Technology, Ltd.   804,687 
           
     Auto/Cars - Light Trucks: 4.0%     
 861,000   Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd.   969,169 
           
     Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment: 3.8%     
 491,480   Weichai Power Co., Ltd. - H Shares   940,294 
           
     Batteries/Battery System: 2.6%     
 284,540   Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. - A Shares   648,197 
           
     Commercial Banks: 3.9%     
 213,000   China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. - H Shares   966,948 
           
     Computer Data Security: 2.5%     
 259,550   Venustech Group Inc. - A Shares   613,667 
           
     E-Commerce/Services: 6.7%     
 24,500   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.   221,188 
 9,510   Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - ADR   684,720 
 1,352   JD.com Inc.   17,885 
 28,300   JD.com Inc. - ADR   731,272 
         1,655,065 
     Electronic Components: 2.2%     
 376,589   Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co., Ltd. - A Shares   552,495 
           
     Energy-Alternate: 5.5%     
 299,370   Hangzhou First Applied Materials Co., Ltd.   602,833 
 1,489,987   Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.   749,864 
         1,352,697 
     Finance: 3.5%     
 27,000   Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd.   865,084 
           
     Food-Dairy Products: 6.6%     
 416,130   Chongqing Fuling Zhacai Group Co., Ltd. - A Shares   698,291 
 260,900   Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. - A Shares   923,502 
         1,621,793 
     Home Furniture: 3.2%     
 375,700   Suofeiya Home Collection - A Shares   788,959 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 7

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.9%  Value 
    Insurance: 6.4%    
 114,000   AIA Group Ltd.  $773,728 
 175,500   Ping An Insurance Group Company of China Ltd. - H Shares   795,587 
         1,569,315 
     Internet Application Software: 4.9%     
 25,200   Tencent Holdings Ltd.   1,201,760 
           
     Internet Content - Entertainment: 3.6%     
 9,285   NetEase Inc. - ADR   887,460 
           
     Machinery-General Industry: 10.9%     
 288,368   NARI Technology Co., Ltd. - A Shares   985,968 
 407,797   Sany Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. - A Shares   921,720 
 108,054   Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co., Ltd. - A Shares   759,328 
         2,667,016 
     Pharmaceuticals: 6.4%     
 1,024,400   CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd.   815,957 
 2,183,500   Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd.   746,572 
         1,562,529 
     Real Estate Operations/Development: 3.4%     
 476,000   China Overseas Land & Investments Ltd.   825,340 
           
     Retail - Apparel/Shoe: 3.6%     
 90,000   Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd.   881,104 
           
     Web Portals: 3.0%     
 8,510   Baidu Inc. - ADR*   735,945 
           
     Total Common Stocks (cost $33,246,951)   24,547,501 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $33,246,951): 99.9%   24,547,501 
           
     Other Assets less Liabilities: 0.1%   10,128 
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $24,557,629 

 

*Non-income producing security.

ADR - American Depository Receipt

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 8

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.3%  Value 
     Oil & Gas - Exploration & Production: 19.9%     
 12,144   Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.   432,522 
 4,767   ConocoPhillips   545,249 
 93,640   Deltic Energy PLC*   8,581 
 7,913   Devon Energy Corp.   375,076 
 2,270   Diamondback Energy Inc.   454,431 
 2,075   Diversified Energy Co PLC   27,539 
 213,942   EnQuest PLC*   36,723 
 3,223   EOG Resources Inc.   405,679 
 127,428   Pharos Energy PLC   37,046 
 5,221,570   Reabold Resources PLC*   4,455 
         2,327,301 
     Oil & Gas - Field Services: 9.8%     
 7,205   Baker Hughes Company   253,400 
 10,847   Halliburton Company   366,412 
 10,795   Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.*   128,892 
 8,387   Schlumberger Ltd.   395,699 
         1,144,403 
     Oil & Gas - Integrated: 57.9%     
 92,972   BP PLC   558,439 
 20,745   Cenovus Energy Inc.   407,713 
 4,116   Chevron Corp.   643,825 
 25,156   Eni SpA   386,727 
 14,410   Equinor ASA   410,253 
 5,754   Exxon Mobil Corp.   662,401 
 21,143   Galp Energia Sgps Sa   446,543 
 6,832   Imperial Oil Ltd.   465,786 
 7,017   OMV AG   305,568 
 312,000   PetroChina Co., Ltd. - H Shares   315,638 
 26,760   Repsol SA   422,305 
 18,490   Shell PLC   665,275 
 11,880   Suncor Energy, Inc.   452,815 
 9,287   Total Energies SE   619,958 
         6,763,246 
     Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Transportation: 5.5%     
 9,045   Enbridge Inc.   321,912 
 16,213   Kinder Morgan Inc.   322,152 
         644,064 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 99.3%  Value 
    Oil Refining & Marketing: 6.2%    
 314,000   China Petroleum & Chemical  $203,464 
 3,321   Valero Energy, Corp.   520,600 
         724,064 
           
     Total Common Stocks (cost $12,448,896)   11,603,078 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $12,448,896): 99.3%   11,603,078 
           
     Other Assets less Liabilities: 0.7%   75,596 
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $11,678,674 

 

*Non-income producing security.

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 97.2%  Value 
     Application Software: 10.7%     
 11,592   Intuit Inc.  $7,618,378 
 19,542   Microsoft Corp.   8,734,297 
 26,432   salesforce.com Inc.   6,795,667 
         23,148,342 
     Athletic Footwear: 1.6%     
 47,392   NIKE Inc.   3,571,935 
           
     Commercial Services: 2.3%     
 87,549   PayPal Holdings, Inc.*   5,080,468 
           
     Computers: 2.9%     
 29,832   Apple Inc.   6,283,216 
           
     Diversified Manufacturing Operations: 8.6%     
 25,334   Danaher Corp.   6,329,700 
 12,239   Roper Industries, Inc.   6,898,635 
 9,612   Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.   5,315,436 
         18,543,771 
     E-Commerce: 3.0%     
 33,472   Amazon.com Inc.*   6,468,464 
           
     Electronic Components - Semiconductor: 10.3%     
 142,336   Amphenol Corporation   9,589,176 
 133,048   Infineon Technologies AG   4,888,271 
 64,466   NVIDIA Corp.   7,964,130 
         22,441,577 
     Enterprise Software/Services: 2.5%     
 9,587   Adobe Inc.*   5,325,962 
           
     Finance - Other Services: 12.3%     
 47,490   Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.   6,500,906 
 57,846   London Stock Exchange Group PL   6,873,030 
 15,772   Mastercard Inc.   6,957,976 
 24,518   Visa Inc.   6,435,239 
         26,767,151 
     Internet Content: 3.7%     
 15,977   Meta Platforms Inc. - Class A   8,055,923 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

Shares   Common Stocks: 97.2%  Value 
    Machinery - Electric Utility: 4.2%    
 164,851   ABB Ltd.  $9,160,020 
           
     Medical Instrument: 5.0%     
 55,777   Medtronic PLC   4,390,208 
 113,749   Siemens Healthineers AG   6,554,194 
         10,944,402 
     Pharmaceutical: 3.5%     
 52,698   Novo Nordisk A/S   7,609,852 
           
     Power Conversion/Supply Equipment: 3.7%     
 32,957   Schneider Electric SE   7,917,105 
           
     Retail - Apparel: 2.7%     
 608,800   ANTA Sports Products Ltd.   5,847,137 
           
     Semiconductor: 16.8%     
 39,188   Applied Materials Inc.   9,247,976 
 11,724   KLA-Tencor Corp.   9,666,555 
 8,349   Lam Research Corp.   8,890,433 
 49,555   Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR   8,613,155 
         36,418,119 
     Web Portals: 3.4%     
 40,841   Alphabet Inc. - A Shares*   7,439,188 
           
     Total Common Stocks (cost $101,328,563)   211,022,632 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $101,328,563): 97.2%   211,022,632 
           
     Other Assets less Liabilities: 2.8%   6,125,072 
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $217,147,704 

 

*Non-income producing security.

ADR - American Depository Receipt

PLC - Public Limited Company

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND

Schedule of Investments

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

 

Principal
Amount (CNH)
   Corporate Bonds: 63.1%  Value 
     Commercial Banks: 37.9%     
 1,000,000   Bank of China, 3.080%, 04/28/26   137,586 
 4,000,000   First Abu Dhabi Bank, 3.400%, 08/18/25   549,795 
 1,000,000   QNB Finance Ltd., 3.800%, 06/17/25   137,762 
 1,000,000   QNB Finance Ltd., 3.900%, 06/17/25   137,377 
 2,000,000   Standard Chartered PLC 4.350%, 03/18/26   276,651 
         1,239,171 
     Diversified Banks: 4.2%     
 1,000,000   HSBC Holding, 3.400%, 06/29/27   137,739 
           
     Export/Import Bank: 8.4%     
 1,000,000   Agriculture Development Bank of China 3.400%, 11/06/24   137,401 
 1,000,000   China Development Bank, 3.230%, 11/27/25   138,260 
         275,661 
           
     Municipal City: 4.2%     
 1,000,000   Municipality of Shenzhen China, 2.900%, 10/19/26   137,382 
           
     Real Estate Operator/Developer: 4.2%     
 1,000,000   Sun Hung Kai Properties 3.200%, 08/14/27   136,820 
 1,000,000   Zhenro Properties Group Ltd., 8.000%, 03/06/23   1,112 
         137,932 
     Storage/Warehousing: 4.2%     
 1,000,000   GLP China Holding Ltd., 4.000%, 07/02/24   136,112 
           
     Total Corporate Bonds (cost $2,410,231)   2,063,997 
           
     Total Investments in Securities (cost $2,410,231): 63.1%   2,063,997 
           
     China Yuan (Offshore): 41.2%   1,346,038 
     Liabilities less Other Assets: -4.3%   (139,760)
           
     Net Assets: 100.0%  $3,270,275 

 

CNH - The official currency of the People’s Republic of China.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

   Alternative
Energy
Fund
   Asia
Focus
Fund
   China &
Hong
Kong Fund
 
Assets            
Investments in securities, at cost  $28,114,906   $8,560,979   $33,246,951 
Investments in securities, at value  $23,447,292   $10,384,467   $24,547,501 
Cash   329,357    -    - 
Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost of $0, $27,033 and $245,577, respectively)   -    26,976    244,779 
Receivables:               
Securities sold   -    -    - 
Fund shares sold   2,937    -    1,000 
Dividends and interest   82,910    31,510    156,054 
Tax reclaim   14,833    -    - 
Due from Advisor, net   -    -    - 
Prepaid expenses   13,338    11,525    9,613 
Total Assets   23,890,667    10,454,478    24,958,947 
                
Liabilities               
Overdraft due to custodian bank   -    697    317,576 
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   39,196    -    - 
Due to Advisor, net   4,901    5,298    21,728 
Accrued administration fees   2,529    739    2,772 
Accrued shareholder servicing plan fees   13,441    3,065    4,877 
Audit fees   9,422    12,546    12,700 
CCO fees   3,037    2,136    3,448 
Custody fees   4,264    3,809    5,468 
Fund Accounting fees   6,863    5,931    4,389 
Legal fees   7,823    2,644    10,450 
Miscellaneous fees   650    417    366 
Printing fees   6,282    3,898    5,023 
Transfer Agent fees   7,057    5,154    10,062 
Trustee fees   228    667    2,459 
Total Liabilities   105,693    47,001    401,318 
                
Net Assets  $23,784,974   $10,407,477   $24,557,629 
                
Composition of Net Assets               
Paid-in capital  $56,645,899   $8,328,247   $33,087,573 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (32,860,925)   2,079,230    (8,529,944)
Net Assets  $23,784,974   $10,407,477   $24,557,629 
                
Number of shares issued and outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)   4,313,041    699,627    2,077,722 
                
Net asset value per share  $5.51   $14.88   $11.82 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

at June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

   Global
Energy
Fund
   Global
Innovators
Fund
   Renminbi
Yuan & Bond
Fund
 
Assets               
Investments in securities, at cost  $12,448,896   $101,328,563   $2,410,231 
Investments in securities, at value  $11,603,078   $211,022,632   $2,063,997 
Cash   7,152    5,853,993    - 
Cash denominated in foreign currency (cost of $8,998, $0, and $1,358,007, respectively)   8,998    -    1,346,038 
Receivables:               
Fund shares sold   100    142,572    - 
Dividends and interest   24,104    130,567    27,125 
Tax reclaim   64,366    287,533    - 
Due from Advisor, net   -    -    4,807 
Prepaid expenses   14,215    32,787    11,334 
Total Assets   11,722,013    217,470,084    3,453,301 
                
Liabilities               
Overdraft due to custodian bank   -    -    159,612 
Payable for Fund shares redeemed   2,574    77,971    - 
Due to Advisor, net   1,310    130,050    - 
Accrued administration fees   1,489    15,301    927 
Accrued shareholder servicing plan fees   4,763    30,141    1,034 
Audit fees   12,967    12,702    6,203 
CCO fees   1,900    3,229    1,833 
Custody fees   1,844    6,511    1,146 
Fund Accounting fees   4,415    4,634    4,157 
Legal fees   5,747    21,252    1,636 
Miscellaneous fees   421    583    238 
Printing fees   2,294    6,550    1,541 
Transfer Agent fees   3,127    12,276    2,834 
Trustee fees   488    1,180    1,865 
Total Liabilities   43,339    322,380    183,026 
                
Net Assets  $11,678,674   $217,147,704   $3,270,275 
                
Composition of Net Assets               
Paid-in capital  $37,903,301   $96,300,212   $7,944,716 
Total distributable earnings (loss)   (26,224,627)   120,847,492    (4,674,441)
Net Assets  $11,678,674   $217,147,704   $3,270,275 
                
Number of shares issued and outstanding (unlimited shares authorized, no par value)   453,763    -    293,835 
Net asset value per share  $25.74    -   $11.13 
Net asset value per share per Class:               
Investor Class shares:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding       $162,742,402      
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding        2,631,287      
Net asset value per share       $61.85      
                
Institutional Class shares:               
Net assets applicable to shares outstanding       $54,405,302      
Shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding        863,542      
Net asset value per share       $63.00      

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

   Alternative
Energy
Fund
   Asia
Focus
Fund
   China &
Hong Kong
Fund
 
Investment Income               
Dividends*  $205,360   $125,456   $511,315 
Total income   205,360    125,456    511,315 
                
Expenses               
Advisory fees   101,645    51,616    131,732 
Shareholder servicing plan fees   30,475    6,194    12,623 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   19,892    13,040    24,645 
Fund accounting fee and expenses   8,359    6,956    5,772 
Administration fees   7,624    2,477    6,904 
Custody fees and expenses   7,791    7,149    15,650 
Audit fees   9,125    12,465    12,465 
Legal fees   14,070    4,794    15,069 
Registration fees   10,969    8,776    10,969 
Printing   8,448    5,688    4,284 
Trustees' fees and expenses   4,762    3,890    5,143 
Insurance   1,068    630    2,171 
CCO fees and expenses   5,607    3,722    4,684 
Miscellaneous   3,120    2,442    2,565 
Interest expense   704    68    1,883 
Total expenses   233,659    129,907    256,559 
Less: fees waived and expenses absorbed   (93,194)   (27,640)   - 
Net expenses   140,465    102,267    256,559 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   64,895    23,189    254,756 
                
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency               
Net realized gain (loss) on:               
Investments   998,122    342,605    658,737 
Foreign currency   (1,280)   (639)   (97)
    996,842    341,966    658,640 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:               
Investments   (2,113,029)   (347,337)   (3,215,939)
Foreign currency   (701)   (202)   (713)
    (2,113,730)   (347,539)   (3,216,652)
                
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency   (1,116,888)   (5,573)   (2,558,012)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $(1,051,993)  $17,616   $(2,303,256)

 

*Net of foreign tax withheld of $15,265, $8,893, and $32,457, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

 

   Global
Energy
Fund
   Global
Innovators Fund
   Renminbi
Yuan & Bond
Fund
 
Investment Income               
Dividends*  $256,165   $1,226,141   $- 
Interest   -    -    41,396 
Total income   256,165    1,226,141    41,396 
                
Expenses               
Advisory fees   44,463    754,312    9,841 
Shareholder servicing plan fees   11,264    -    895 
Investor Class   -    135,392    - 
Transfer agent fees and expenses   10,583    -    8,324 
Investor Class   -    31,157    - 
Institutional Class   -    11,124    - 
Fund accounting fee and expenses   5,120    12,851    4,271 
Administration fees   2,846    44,643    1,359 
Institutional Class   -    17,555    - 
Custody fees and expenses   7,055    9,653    1,505 
Audit fees   12,465    12,465    6,483 
Legal fees   7,239    95,065    1,660 
Registration fees   8,976    -    9,224 
Investor Class   -    11,717    - 
Institutional Class   -    10,123    - 
Printing   4,838    9,774    3,492 
Trustees' fees and expenses   3,592    25,885    4,290 
Insurance   766    8,008    218 
CCO fees and expenses   3,982    19,650    2,948 
Miscellaneous   2,499    5,265    2,276 
Interest expense   476    -    541 
Total expenses   126,164    1,214,639    57,327 
Less: fees waived and expenses absorbed   (39,726)   (30,902)   (40,682)
Net expenses   86,438    1,183,737    16,645 
Net Investment Income (Loss)   169,727    42,404    24,751 
                
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Foreign Currency               
Net realized gain (loss) on:               
Investments   306,162    11,065,160    46,589 
Foreign currency   (620)   (16,350)   4,271 
    305,542    11,048,810    50,860 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:               
Investments   672,530    22,643,980    (71,760)
Foreign currency   (1,546)   (14,922)   (25,411)
    670,984    22,629,058    (97,171)
                
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   976,526    33,677,868    (46,311)
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations  $1,146,253   $33,720,272   $(21,560)

 

*Net of foreign tax withheld of $26,899, $86,312, and $0, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Alternative Energy Fund   Asia Focus Fund 
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
 December 31, 2023
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
December 31, 2023
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:                    
Operations                    
Net investment income (loss)  $64,895   $(95,118)  $23,189   $47,650 
Net realized gain (loss) on:                    
Investments   998,122    1,538,656    342,605    103,513 
Foreign currency   (1,280)   (8,719)   (639)   (1,524)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:                    
Investments   (2,113,029)   (2,677,379)   (347,337)   486,800 
Foreign currency   (701)   1,105    (202)   747 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   (1,051,993)   (1,241,455)   17,616    637,186 
                     
Distributions to Shareholders                    
Net dividends and distributions   -    -    -    (126,416)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    -    -    (126,416)
                     
Capital Transactions                    
Proceeds from shares sold   2,345,858    11,709,728    7,944    190,960 
Reinvestment of distributions   -    -    -    104,208 
Cost of shares redeemed   (6,054,413)   (9,390,945)   (513,215)   (927,296)
Net change in net assets from capital transactions   (3,708,555)   2,318,783    (505,271)   (632,128)
                     
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (4,760,548)   1,077,328    (487,655)   (121,358)
                     
Net Assets                    
Beginning of period   28,545,522    27,468,194    10,895,132    11,016,490 
End of period  $23,784,974   $28,545,522   $10,407,477   $10,895,132 
                     
Capital Share Activity                    
Shares sold   420,659    1,921,700    557    13,127 
Shares issued on reinvestment   -    -    -    7,454 
Shares redeemed   (1,098,495)   (1,619,638)   (35,831)   (63,069)
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding   (677,836)   302,062    (35,274)   (42,488)

 

Unaudited

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   China & Hong Kong Fund 
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
December 31, 2023
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:          
Operations          
Net investment income  $254,756   $124,083 
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   658,737    (283,913)
Foreign currency   (97)   (12,816)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   (3,215,939)   (5,122,961)
Foreign currency   (713)   7,154 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations   (2,303,256)   (5,288,453)
           
Distributions to Shareholders          
Net dividends and distributions   -    (217,472)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (217,472)
           
Capital Transactions          
Proceeds from shares sold   336,598    428,509 
Reinvestment of distributions   -    205,736 
Cost of shares redeemed   (2,092,260)   (4,632,033)
Net change in net assets from capital transactions   (1,755,662)   (3,997,788)
           
Total decrease in net assets   (4,058,918)   (9,503,713)
           
Net Assets          
Beginning of period   28,616,547    38,120,260 
End of period  $24,557,629   $28,616,547 
           
Capital Share Activity          
Shares sold   26,872    28,554 
Shares issued on reinvestment   -    16,498 
Shares redeemed   (173,275)   (334,631)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (146,403)   (289,579)

 

Unaudited

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 19

 

 

GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Global Energy Fund 
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
December 31, 2023
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:          
Operations          
Net investment income  $169,727   $355,529 
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   306,162    488,787 
Foreign currency   (620)   (5,773)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   672,530    (760,540)
Foreign currency   (1,546)   1,572 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   1,146,253    79,575 
           
Distributions to Shareholders          
Net dividends and distributions   -    (503,890)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (503,890)
           
Capital Transactions          
Proceeds from shares sold   639,275    2,669,252 
Reinvestment of distributions   -    479,183 
Cost of shares redeemed   (2,203,972)   (6,846,920)
Net change in net assets from capital transactions   (1,564,697)   (3,698,485)
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   (418,444)   (4,122,800)
           
Net Assets          
Beginning of period   12,097,118    16,219,918 
End of period  $11,678,674   $12,097,118 
           
Capital Share Activity          
Shares sold   26,358    112,039 
Shares issued on reinvestment   -    21,063 
Shares redeemed   (90,343)   (297,297)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (63,985)   (164,195)

 

Unaudited

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Global Innovators Fund 
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
December 31, 2023
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:          
Operations          
Net investment loss  $42,404   $(381,497)
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   11,065,160    6,288,736 
Foreign currency   (16,350)   5,063 
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   22,643,980    46,157,466 
Foreign currency   (14,922)   22,558 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations   33,720,272    52,092,326 
           
Distributions to Shareholders          
Net dividends and distributions:          
Investor Class   -    (5,090,318)
Institutional Class   -    (1,712,410)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (6,802,728)
           
Capital Transactions          
Proceeds from shares sold:          
Investor Class   9,272,876    11,892,338 
Institutional Class   3,380,596    6,158,411 
Reinvestment of distributions:          
Investor Class   -    4,925,474 
Institutional Class   -    1,010,252 
Cost of shares redeemed:          
Investor Class   (9,268,693)   (13,753,946)
Institutional Class   (3,846,761)   (5,989,757)
Net change in net assets from capital transactions   (461,982)   4,242,772 
           
Total increase (decrease) in net assets   33,258,290    49,532,370 
           
Net Assets          
Beginning of period   183,889,414    134,357,044 
End of period  $217,147,704   $183,889,414 
           
Capital Share Activity          
Shares sold:          
Investor Class   161,698    244,865 
Institutional Class   58,065    128,038 
Shares issued on reinvestment:          
Investor Class   -    98,628 
Institutional Class   -    19,887 
Shares redeemed:          
Investor Class   (162,925)   (293,204)
Institutional Class   (66,388)   (126,312)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (9,550)   71,902 

 

Unaudited

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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GUINNESS ATKINSON™ FUNDS

STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS

 

   Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2024†
   Year Ended
December 31, 2023
 
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM:          
Operations          
Net investment income  $24,751   $85,574 
Net realized gain (loss) on:          
Investments   46,589    (233,328)
Foreign currency   4,271    (23,521)
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:          
Investments   (71,760)   147,559 
Foreign currency   (25,411)   9,058 
Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations   (21,560)   (14,658)
           
Distributions to Shareholders          
Net dividends and distributions   -    (328)
Return of capital   -    (23,720)
Total distributions to shareholders   -    (24,048)
           
Capital Transactions          
Proceeds from shares sold   7,472    308,641 
Reinvestment of distributions   -    21,124 
Cost of shares redeemed   (496,573)   (1,182,680)
Net change in net assets from capital transactions   (489,101)   (852,915)
           
Total decrease in net assets   (510,661)   (891,621)
           
Net Assets          
Beginning of period   3,780,936    4,672,557 
End of period  $3,270,275   $3,780,936 
           
Capital Share Activity          
Shares sold   670    26,692 
Shares issued on reinvestment   -    1,888 
Shares redeemed   (44,484)   (105,664)
Net decrease in shares outstanding   (43,814)   (77,084)

 

Unaudited

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
Alternative Energy Fund  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $5.72   $5.86   $6.71   $6.19   $3.32   $2.55 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   0.02    (0.02)   (0.05)   (0.06)   (0.03)   (0.01)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   (0.23)   (0.12)   (0.80)   0.58    2.90    0.78 
Total from investment operations   (0.21)   (0.14)   (0.85)   0.52    2.87    0.77 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total distributions   -    -    -    -    -    - 
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $5.51   $5.72   $5.86   $6.71   $6.19   $3.32 
                               
Total return   (3.67)%(1)    (2.39)%   (12.67%)   8.40%   86.45%   30.20%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $23.8   $28.5   $27.5   $32.2   $26.9   $9.2 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fee waived/recaptured   1.84%(2)    1.79%   1.90%   1.73%   2.46%   3.00%
After fees waived/recaptured (3)   1.11%(2)(4)    1.48%   1.98%   1.98%   1.98%   1.98%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   (0.22%)(2)    (0.62%)   (0.79%)   (0.61%)   (1.40%)   (1.15%)
After fees waived/recaptured   0.01(2)    (0.31%)   (0.87%)   (0.86%)   (0.92%)   (0.13%)
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   11.04%(1)    16.38%   17.75%   29.03%   35.00%   43.19%

 

Unaudited
(1)Not annualized
(2)Annualized
(3)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund to 1.10%, prior to June 1, 2023, the limit on operating expenses was 1.98%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.
(4)If interest expense had been excluded, expenses would have been lowered by 0.01% for the period ended June 30, 2024.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
Asia Focus Fund  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $14.83   $14.17   $20.36   $23.76   $20.03   $16.58 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   0.04    0.07    0.02    (0.08)   0.01    0.21 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   0.01    0.76    (5.73)   (1.46)   5.09    4.56 
Total from investment operations   0.05    0.83    (5.71)   (1.54)   5.10    4.77 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    (0.02)   -    -    (0.10)   (0.12)
From net realized gain   -    (0.15)   (0.48)   (1.86)   (1.27)   (1.20)
Total distributions   -    (0.17)   (0.48)   (1.86)   (1.37)   (1.32)
                               
Redemption fee proceeds   -    -    -    -    -(1)    - (1) 
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $14.88   $14.83   $14.17   $20.36   $23.76   $20.03 
                               
Total return   0.34%(2)     5.95%    (28.03)%   (6.32)%   25.93%   29.20%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $10.4   $10.9   $11.0   $16.4   $19.1   $17.4 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived   2.52%(3)    2.43%   2.36%   1.89%   2.21%   2.27%
After fees waived (4)   1.98%(3)    1.98%   1.98%   1.98%   1.98%   1.98%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived   -0.09%(3)    -0.03%   (0.26%)   (0.26%)   (0.24%)   0.85%
After fees waived   0.45%(3)    0.42%   0.12%   (0.35%)   (0.01%)   1.14%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   2.10%(2)     4.04%    6.00%   29.05%   30.24%   19.56%

 

Unaudited
(1)Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
(2)Not annualized
(3)Annualized
(4)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund to 1.98%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
China & Hong Kong Fund  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $12.87   $15.16   $20.05   $25.92   $23.49   $18.92 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income   0.13    0.07    0.08    0.05    0.16    0.37 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   (1.18)   (2.26)   (4.84)   (1.83)   3.20    5.23 
Total from investment operations   (1.05)   (2.19)   (4.76)   (1.78)   3.36    5.60 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    (0.10)   (0.05)   (0.07)   (0.20)   (0.43)
From net realized gain   -    -    (0.08)   (4.02)   (0.73)   (0.60)
Total distributions   -    (0.10)   (0.13)   (4.09)   (0.93)   (1.03)
                               
Redemption fee proceeds   -    -    -    -(1)    -(1)    -(1) 
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $11.82   $12.87   $15.16   $20.05   $25.92   $23.49 
                               
Total return   (8.16%)(2)    (14.46%)   (23.71%)   (6.70%)   14.54%   30.00%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $24.6   $28.6   $38.1   $56.7   $66.5   $67.6 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets: (4)   1.95%(3)(5)    1.82%(5)    1.71%(5)    1.50%   1.60%(5)    1.69%
                               
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets:   1.94%(3)    0.36%   0.45%   0.20%   0.59%   1.61%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   5.31%   5.18%   17.46%   29.82%   45.40%   24.18%

 

Unaudited
(1)Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
(2)Not annualized
(3)Annualized
(4)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund to 1.98%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.
(5)If interest expense had been excluded, expenses would have been lowered by 0.02% for the period ended June 30, 2024 and 0.01% , 0.01% and 0.02% for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2020, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31,  
Global Energy Fund  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $23.36   $23.78   $17.73   $12.47   $19.62   $18.13 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income   0.47    0.95    0.74    0.49    0.45    0.45 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   1.91    (0.36)   5.35    5.23    (7.15)   1.42 
Total from investment operations   2.38    0.59    6.09    5.72    (6.70)   1.87 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    (1.01)   (0.04)   (0.46)   (0.45)   (0.38)
From net realized gain   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Total distributions   -    (1.01)   (0.04)   (0.46)   (0.45)   (0.38)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $25.74   $23.36   $23.78   $17.73   $12.47   $19.62 
                               
Total return   10.19%(1)    2.60%   34.33%   45.98%   (34.22%)   10.40%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $11.7   $12.1   $16.2   $12.3   $8.7   $16.8 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   2.13%(2)    2.13%   1.91%   1.99%   2.56%   1.91%
After fees waived/recaptured (3)   1.46%(2)(4)    1.47%(4)    1.46%(4)    1.46%(4)    1.46%(4)    1.45%
                               
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   2.19%(2)    2.01%   2.55%   2.40%   2.39%   1.65%
After fees waived/recaptured   2.86%(2)    2.67%   3.00%   2.93%   3.49%   2.11%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   8.09%(1)    10.45%   70.54%   49.58%   15.49%   9.81%

 

Unaudited
(1)Not annualized
(2)Annualized
(3)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund to 1.45%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.
(4)If interest expense had been excluded, expenses would have been lowered by 0.01% for the period ended June 30, 2024 and 0.02%, 0.01%, 0.01% and 0.01% for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
Global Innovators Fund - Investor Class  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $52.25   $39.01   $62.04   $60.53   $45.66   $34.89 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   (0.01)   (0.14)   (0.07)   (0.20)   (0.06)   0.12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency  $9.61   $15.39    (18.08)   12.77    16.53    12.73 
Total from investment operations   9.60    15.25    (18.15)   12.57    16.47    12.85 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    -    -    -    (0.11)
From net realized gain   -    (2.01)   (4.88)   (11.06)   (1.60)   (1.97)
Total distributions   -    (2.01)   (4.88)   (11.06)   (1.60)   (2.08)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $61.85   $52.25   $39.01   $62.04   $60.53   $45.66 
                               
Total return   18.35%(1)    39.34%   (29.67%)   21.52%   36.17%   37.00%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $162.7   $137.5   $100.7   $161.4   $147.8   $134.8 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   1.24%(2)    1.28%   1.27%   1.17%   1.24%   1.35%
After fees waived/recaptured (3)   1.24%(2)    1.24%   1.24%   1.24%   1.24%   1.24%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   (0.02%)(2)    (0.34%)   (0.17%)   (0.25%)   (0.10%)   0.17%
After fees waived/recaptured   (0.02%)(2)    (0.30%)   (0.14%)   (0.32%)   (0.10%)   0.28%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   9.02%(1)    8.77%   14.66%   19.01%   14.44%   15.56%

 

Unaudited
(1)Not annualized.
(2)Annualized.
(3)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses to 1.24% excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

   Page 27

 

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

 

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
Global Innovators Fund - Institutional Class  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $53.16   $39.56   $62.68   $60.89   $45.84   $34.99 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income (loss)   0.07    (0.02)   0.06    (0.04)   0.07    0.22 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency  $9.77   $15.63    (18.30)   12.89    16.60    12.79 
Total from investment operations   9.84    15.61    (18.24)   12.85    16.67    13.01 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -    -    -    (0.02)   (0.19)
From net realized gain   -    (2.01)   (4.88)   (11.06)   (1.60)   (1.97)
Total distributions   -    (2.01)   (4.88)   (11.06)   (1.62)   (2.16)
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $63.00   $53.16   $39.56   $62.68   $60.89   $45.84 
                               
Total return   18.51%(1)    39.70%   (29.51%)   21.86%   36.46%   37.35%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $54.4   $46.3   $33.6   $64.6   $55.2   $45.9 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived   1.10%(2)    1.13%   1.10%   0.99%   1.07%   1.21%
After fees waived (3)   0.99%(2)    0.99%   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%   0.99%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived   0.12%(2)    -0.19%   0.01%   (0.08%)   0.06%   0.31%
After fees waived   0.23%(2)    -0.05%   0.12%   (0.08%)   0.14%   0.53%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   9.02%(1)    8.77%   14.66%   19.01%   14.44%   15.56%

 

Unaudited
(1)Not annualized.
(2)Annualized.
(3)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund's Institutional Class to 0.99%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

For a capital share outstanding throughout each period.

  

   Six Months
Ended
   Year Ended December 31, 
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund  June 30, 2024†   2023   2022   2021   2020   2019 
Net asset value, beginning of period  $11.20   $11.27   $12.62   $12.50   $11.53   $11.25 
                               
Income from investment operations:                              
Net investment income   0.08    0.24    0.23    0.21    0.24    0.34 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency   (0.15)   (0.25)   (1.39)   0.16    0.78    0.05 
Total from investment operations   (0.07)   (0.01)   (1.16)   0.37    1.02    0.39 
                               
Less distributions:                              
From net investment income   -    -(1)    (0.19)   (0.25)   (0.05)   - 
Return of capital   -    (0.06)   -    -    -    (0.13)
Total distributions   -    (0.06)   (0.19)   (0.25)   (0.05)   (0.13)
                               
Redemption fee proceeds   -    -    -    -    -(1)    0.02(1) 
                               
Net asset value, end of period  $11.13   $11.20   $11.27   $12.62   $12.50   $11.53 
                               
Total return   (0.62%)(2)    (0.09%)   (9.20%)   3.00%   8.89%   3.68%
                               
Ratios/supplemental data:                              
Net assets, end of period (millions)  $3.3   $3.8   $4.7   $5.4   $3.9   $1.5 
                               
Ratio of expenses to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived   3.21%(3)    3.01%   2.70%   2.29%   5.26%   6.79%
After fees waived (4)   0.93%(3)(5)    0.96%(5)    0.90%   0.90%   0.91%(5)    0.90%
                               
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets:                              
Before fees waived/recaptured   (0.90%)(3)    (0.08%)   0.14%   0.43%   (1.90%)   (1.95%)
After fees waived/recaptured   1.38%(3)    1.97%   1.94%   1.82%   2.45%   3.94%
                               
Portfolio turnover rate   21.16%(2)    0.00%   3.78%   31.79%   36.26%   0.00%

 

Unaudited
(1)Amount represents less than $0.01 per share.
(2)Not annualized
(3)Annualized
(4)The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit the operating expenses of the Fund to 0.90%, excluding interest expense, expenses related to dividends on short positions, brokerage commissions, taxes and other extraordinary expenses. See Note 3.
(5)If interest expense had been excluded, expenses would have been lowered by 0.03% for the period ended June 30, 2024 and 0.06% and 0.01% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2020, respectively.

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024

 

 

Note 1 - Organization

Guinness Atkinson™ Funds (the “Trust”), was organized on April 28, 1997 as a Delaware business trust and registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. Currently, the Trust offers eleven separate, series portfolios, each of which has a unique investment objective and strategies. This report covers the six open-end mutual funds: Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (the “Alternative Energy Fund”), Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund (the “Asia Focus Fund”), Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund (the “China & Hong Kong Fund”), Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund (the “Global Energy Fund”), Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund (the “Global Innovators Fund”) and Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund (the “Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund”), all of which (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are covered by this report. Except for the Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund, each Fund is a diversified Fund. The China & Hong Kong Fund began operations on June 30, 1994, the Asia Focus Fund began operations on April 29, 1996, the Global Innovators Fund began operations on December 15, 1998, the Global Energy Fund began operations on June 30, 2004, the Alternative Energy Fund began operations on March 31, 2006, and the Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund began operations on June 30, 2011. Each of the Funds is authorized to issue a single class of shares except for the Global Innovators Fund. The Global Innovators Fund is authorized to issue two classes of shares: Investor Class shares and Institutional Class shares. Institutional Class shares of the Global Innovators Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2015.

 

The shares of each class represent an interest in the same portfolio of investments of the Global Innovators Fund and have equal rights as to voting, redemptions, dividends and liquidation, subject to the approval of the Trustees. Income and expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific class) and realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares in proportion to their relative shares outstanding. Shareholders of a class that bears distribution and service expenses under the terms of a distribution plan have exclusive voting rights to that distribution plan.

 

The Alternative Energy Fund, Asia Focus Fund, Global Energy Fund, and Global Innovator Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation. The China & Hong Kong Fund’s investment objective is long-term capital appreciation primarily through investments in securities of China and Hong Kong. The Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund’s investment objective is to seek total return. Total return means the combination of capital appreciation and investment income, which includes changes in the value of the renminbi, the currency of China of which the yuan is the unit.

 

Note 2 - Significant accounting policies

Each Fund is an investment company and accordingly follows the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services—Investment Companies”.

 

The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. (“GAAP”).

 

A.Security Valuation. Securities of the Funds that are traded on a principal exchange (U.S. or foreign) or NASDAQ are valued at the official closing price on each day that the exchanges are open for trading. Securities traded on an exchange for which there have been no sales, and other over-the-counter securities are valued at the mean between the bid and asked prices. Debt securities are valued based on available market quotations received from an independent pricing service approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees which may utilize both transaction data and market information such as yield, prices of securities of comparable quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics and other market data. Securities for which quotations are not readily available are valued at their respective fair values as determined in good faith by the Funds’ Valuation Committee in accordance with procedures established by the Board of Trustees. In determining fair value, the Funds’ Valuation Committee take into account all relevant factors and available information. Consequently, the price of the security used to calculate its Net Asset Value may differ from quoted or published prices for the same security. Fair value pricing involves subjective judgments and there is no single standard for determining a security’s fair value. As a result, different mutual funds could reasonably arrive at different fair value for the same security. It is possible that the fair value determined for a security is materially different from the value that could be realized upon the sale of that security or from the values that other mutual funds may determine. Short-term investments are stated at cost, combined with accrued interest, which approximates market value. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are calculated using the identified cost method.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Foreign securities are recorded in the financial statements after translation to U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rate at the end of the period. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in the currency exchange rate from the fluctuations resulting from changes in the market prices of investments.

 

Foreign exchange gain or loss resulting from holding of a foreign currency, expiration of a currency exchange contract, difference in exchange rates between the trade date and settlement date of an investment purchased or sold, and the difference between dividends actually received compared to the amount shown in a Fund’s accounting records on the date of receipt are shown as net realized gains or losses on foreign currency transactions in the respective Fund’s statement of operations.

 

B.Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts. The Funds may utilize forward foreign currency exchange contracts ("forward contracts") to hedge against foreign exchange fluctuations on foreign-denominated investments under which they are obligated to exchange currencies at specific future dates and at specified rates. All commitments are "marked-to-market" daily and any resulting unrealized gains or losses are included as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. The Funds record realized gains or losses at the time the forward contract is settled. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of a counter party to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar or other currencies. Counterparties to these contracts are major U.S. financial institutions. Please refer to Note 8 for further information on forward foreign currency contracts held in each Fund.

 

C.Restricted Securities. A restricted security cannot be resold to the general public without prior registration under the Securities Act of 1933. If the security is subsequently registered and resold, the issuers would typically bear the expense of all registrations at no cost to the Fund. Restricted securities are valued according to the guidelines and procedures adopted by the Funds’ Board of Trustees.

 

D.Illiquid Securities. Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, the Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program (“LRMP”) that requires, among other things, that each Fund limits its illiquid investments that are assets to no more than 15% of net assets. An illiquid investment is any security which may not reasonably be expected to be sold or disposed of in current market conditions in seven calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. If the Advisor, at any time determines that the value of illiquid securities held by a Fund exceeds 15% of its net asset value, the Advisor will take steps as it considers appropriate to reduce them as soon as reasonably practicable in accordance with the Funds’ written LRMP.

 

 

 

E.Security Transactions, Dividend Income and Distributions. Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are calculated using the identified cost method. Dividend income is recorded net of applicable withholding taxes on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends, if applicable, are paid (a portion of which may be reclaimable) or provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates and are disclosed in the Statement of Operations. Withholding tax reclaims are filed in certain countries to recover a portion of the amounts previously withheld. The Funds record a reclaim receivable based on a number of factors, including a jurisdiction’s legal obligation to pay reclaims as well as payment history and market convention. The Funds may be subject to foreign taxation related to capital gains on the sale of securities in the foreign jurisdictions in which they invest. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply, the Funds record an estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that may be payable if securities were disposed of on the valuation date.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

F.Allocation of Expenses. Each Fund is charged for those expenses directly attributable to it. Expenses that are not directly attributable to a Fund are allocated among the Funds in proportion to their respective assets or another appropriate method. Expenses such as distribution and service fees, transfer agent fees and expenses with respect to the Global Innovators Fund, that are specific to individual share classes are accrued directly to the respective share class.

 

G.Cash overdraft. Per the terms of an agreement with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (“BBH”), the Funds’ Custodian, if a Fund has a cash overdraft on a given day, it will be assessed an overdraft charge of BBH Overdraft Base Rate plus 2.00%. Payables, if any, are reflected as Overdraft Due to Custodian Bank in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Expenses from cash overdrafts are included in Interest Expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

H.Concentration of Risk. The Alternative Energy Fund invests substantially in the alternative energy or energy technology sectors. The Asia Focus Fund invests substantially all of its assets in the Asian continent. The China & Hong Kong Fund invests substantially all of its assets in securities that are traded in China or Hong Kong or that are issued by companies that do a substantial part of their business in China. The Global Energy Fund invests substantially in energy companies; the changes in the prices and supplies of oil and other energy fuels may affect the Fund’s investments. The Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund invests in securities issued by companies economically tied to China, which exposes the Fund to greater market risk and potential monetary losses than if the Fund’s assets were diversified among other regions. The consequences of political, social, or economic changes in the countries or business sectors in which the securities are offered or the issuers conduct their operations may affect the market prices of the Funds' investments and any income generated, as well as the Funds' ability to repatriate such amounts.

 

I.Other Risks.

China Currency Risk. The Fund’s investments in Chinese issuers are subject to risks associated with China’s currency, which is subject to economic objectives of China’s government including devaluation. China has only comparatively recently moved from a pegged currency to a managed float. China’s currency, the Renminbi Yuan, is not completely freely tradable and may not at all times reflect economic fundamentals of China’s economy. The value of the Renminbi Yuan is subject to changes based on the economic objectives of the Chinese government, including devaluation in order to improve the competitiveness of Chinese goods in an effort to improve the Chinese balance of trade.

 

Other Currency Risk. Currencies of some countries in the Asia Pacific region are subject to greater volatility as compared to the US dollar. Currency volatility is relative and can be periodic. For some countries, their currency may not reflect entirely the fundamental components of a country’s economy. For other countries, such as Australia (Australia Dollar), currency volatility is relatively low over longer terms. Some currencies, such as South Korea (Won), Taiwan (New Taiwan Dollar), Singapore (Singapore Dollar) and India (Rupee), trade only in local markets and may be more volatile than other currencies. The Fund could pay more if it had to acquire a foreign currency when the amplitude of its volatility is high as measured against the US Dollar.

 

Capital Controls and Sanctions Risk. In 2022, a number of countries imposed capital controls and economic and other sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The range of sanctions and their impact continues to evolve but has included asset seizures, restrictions on the transfer or exchange of currency, restrictions on asset transfers, exclusions from international banking systems, export limitations and limitations on listing shares of companies that are economically tied to Russia and Belarus, including depositary receipts on shares of affected companies. Sanctions programs have been imposed by individual countries, but also on a coordinated basis. The duration of sanctions programs and capital controls in response to the invasion of Ukraine cannot be predicted with any certainty. Capital controls and/or sanctions could adversely impact a Fund’s ability to buy, sell or otherwise transfer securities or currency, negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such instruments, adversely affect the trading market and price for Fund shares, and otherwise cause the Fund to decline in value.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

J.Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

K.Indemnifications. Under the Trust's organizational documents, its current and former officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties that provide general indemnifications. The Funds' maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred or that would be covered by other parties.

 

L.Federal Income Taxes. The Funds intend to comply with the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their net investment income and any net realized gains to their shareholders. Therefore, no provision is made for federal income or excise taxes. Due to the timing of dividend distributions and the differences in accounting for income and realized gains and losses for financial statement and federal income tax purposes, the fiscal year in which amounts are distributed may differ from the year in which the income and realized gains and losses are recorded by the Funds.

 

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (the “Income Tax Statement”) requires an evaluation of tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) in the course of preparing a Funds’ tax returns to determine whether these positions meet a “more-likely-than-not” standard that, based on the technical merits, have a more than fifty percent likelihood of being sustained by a taxing authority upon examination. A tax position that meets the “more-likely-than-not” recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. The Income Tax Statement requires management of the Funds to analyze tax positions taken in the prior three open tax years, if any, and tax positions expected to be taken in the Fund’s current tax year, as defined by the IRS statute of limitations for all major jurisdictions, including federal tax authorities and certain state tax authorities. As of and during the open tax years ended December 2020 through 2023, and as of and during the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Funds did not have a liability for any unrecognized tax benefits. The Funds have no examination in progress and are not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Note 3 - Investment Advisory and Other Agreements

The Trust, on behalf of each Fund, entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”), under which the Advisor provides the Funds with investment management services. The Advisor furnishes all investment advice, office space, facilities, and most of the personnel needed by the Funds. As compensation for its services, the Advisor is entitled to a monthly fee at the following annual rates based upon the average daily net assets of the Funds:

 

 

Alternative Energy Fund 0.80%
Asia Focus Fund 1.00%
China & Hong Kong Fund 1.00%
Global Energy Fund 0.75%
Global Innovators Fund 0.75% on the 1st $500 million, 0.60% thereafter
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 0.55%

 

 

The Funds are responsible for their own operating expenses. The Advisor has contractually agreed to limit each Fund’s total operating expenses (excluding interest, taxes, acquired fund fees and expenses (as defined in Form N1-A), fees and expenses related to services for reclamation or recollection of foreign taxes withheld, dividends on short positions and extraordinary expenses) by reducing all or a portion of its fees and reimbursing the Fund for expenses so that its ratio of expenses to average daily net assets will not exceed the following levels:

 

  Annual Expense Limit Expiration Date
Alternative Energy Fund 1.10% June 30, 2027
Asia Focus Fund 1.98% June 30, 2027
China & Hong Kong Fund 1.98% June 30, 2027
Global Energy Fund 1.45% June 30, 2027
Global Innovators Fund - Investor Class 1.24% June 30, 2027
Global Innovators Fund - Institutional Class 0.99% June 30, 2027
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 0.90% June 30, 2027

 

The expense ratios shown in the financial highlights may exceed these levels due to expenses incurred, but not covered by the expense limitation agreement.

 

To the extent that the Advisor waives fees and/or absorbs expenses it may seek repayment of a portion or all of such amounts at any time within three fiscal years after the fiscal year in which such amounts were waived or absorbed and recaptured previously waived subject to the applicable cap. For the period ended June 30, 2024, the Advisor waived fees and absorbed expenses as follows:

 

  

Fees waived

and Expenses Absorbed

 
Alternative Energy Fund  $93,194 
Asia Focus Fund   27,640 
Global Energy Fund   39,726 
Global Innovators Fund   30,902 
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund   40,682 
Total  $232,144 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

At June 30, 2024, the Advisor may recapture a portion of the following amounts that had been paid and/or waived on behalf of the Funds no later than the dates as stated below:

 

   December 31, 
Fund  2024   2025   2026   2027   Total 
Alternative Energy Fund  $-   $-   $69,017   $93,194   $162,211 
Asia Focus Fund   -    47,853    50,668    27,640    126,161 
Global Energy Fund   62,548    74,959    87,577    39,726    264,810 
Global Innovators Fund   1,211    78,183    98,690    30,902    208,986 
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund   65,641    89,841    89,083    40,682    285,247 

 

Foreside Fund Services, LLC acts as the Funds' principal underwriter in a continuous public offering of the Funds' shares.

 

Mutual Fund Administration, LLC (the “Administrator”) acts as the Funds’ administrator under an administration agreement. The fees paid to the Administrator for the period ended June 30, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

Foreside Fund Officer Services, LLC provides Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”) services to the Funds. The fees paid for CCO services for the period ended June 30, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

The fees paid to non-interested Trustees for the period ended June 30, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.

 

Certain officers of the Trust are also officers and/or Directors of the Advisor and the Administrator. None of these officers are compensated directly by the Funds.

 

Note 4 - Distribution Plan

The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan under Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The Board of Trustees has not authorized the Funds to make payment under the Distribution Plan. Currently, no payment is being made by the Funds.

 

Note 5 - Shareholder Servicing Plan

Each Fund has adopted a Shareholder Servicing Plan to pay a fee at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of its daily average net assets of shares serviced by shareholder servicing agents who provide administrative and support services to their customers. The Global Innovators Fund – Institutional Class shares do not participate in the Shareholder Servicing Plan.

 

The fees paid under the Shareholder Servicing Plan for the period ended June 30, 2024, are reported on the Statements of Operations.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Note 6 - Investment Transactions

The following table presents purchases and sales of securities during the period ended June 30, 2024, excluding short-term investments, to indicate the volume of transactions in each Fund.

 

   Purchases   Sales 
Alternative Energy Fund  $2,751,357   $5,862,936 
Asia Focus Fund   215,786    613,572 
China & Hong Kong Fund   1,394,864    2,972,894 
Global Energy Fund   539,460    1,901,955 
Global Innovators Fund   17,721,059    19,870,304 
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund   551,667    1,521,350 

 

The Funds did not purchase U.S. Government securities as a part of their long-term investment strategy during the period ended June 30, 2024.

 

Note 7 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with GAAP, and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. It also provides guidance on determining when there has been a significant decrease in the volume and level of activity for an asset or a liability, when a transaction is not orderly, and how that information must be incorporated into a fair value measurement.

 

Under Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, various inputs are used in determining the value of each Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized into three broad Levels as described below:

 

·Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that a Fund has the ability to access.

 

·Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data.

 

·Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Fund’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available.

 

 

The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including for example, the type of security, whether the security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.

 

The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety, is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of June 30, 2024, in valuing the Funds' assets carried at fair value:

  

Alternative Energy Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Common Stocks:                
Basic Materials  $661,272   $665,734   $-   $1,327,005 
Consumer, Cyclical   1,968,091    676,981    -    2,645,071 
Energy   1,804,914    1,210,453    -    3,015,367 
Industrial   5,537,687    3,436,549    -    8,974,236 
Technology   1,646,536    817,075    -    2,463,612 
Utilities   2,292,610    2,729,390    -    5,022,000 
Total Investments, at value   13,911,111    9,536,181    -    23,447,292 
Total Assets  $13,911,111   $9,536,181   $-   $23,447,292 

 

Asia Focus Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Common Stocks:                
Communications  $1,122,435   $601,955   $-   $1,724,390 
Consumer, Cyclical   -    1,144,517    -    1,144,517 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   -    1,083,378    -    1,083,378 
Financial   -    981,105    -    981,105 
Industrial   -    1,881,769    -    1,881,769 
Technology   1,976,592    1,592,717    -    3,569,309 
Total Investments, at value   3,099,027    7,285,440    -    10,384,467 
Total Assets  $3,099,027   $7,285,440   $-   $10,384,467 

 

China & Hong Kong Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Common Stocks:                
Communications  $2,151,937   $1,440,833   $-    3,592,770 
Consumer, Cyclical   -    6,822,190    -    6,822,190 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   -    3,184,322    -    3,184,322 
Energy   -    1,352,697    -    1,352,697 
Financial   -    4,226,687    -    4,226,687 
Industrial   -    3,867,708    -    3,867,708 
Technology   887,460    613,667    -    1,501,128 
Total Investments, at value   3,039,397    21,508,104    -    24,547,501 
Total Assets  $3,039,397   $21,508,104   $-   $24,547,501 

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Global Energy Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Common Stocks:                
Energy  $7,159,020   $4,435,477   $-   $11,594,497 
Financial   8,581    -    -    8,581 
Total Investments, at value   7,167,601    4,435,477    -    11,603,078 
Total Assets  $7,167,601   $4,435,477   $-   $11,603,078 

 

Global Innovators Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Common Stocks:                
Communications  $21,963,575   $-   $-   $21,963,575 
Consumer, Cyclical   3,571,935    5,847,137    -    9,419,072 
Consumer, Non-cyclical   21,115,812    14,164,047    -    35,279,859 
Financial   19,894,121    6,873,030    -    26,767,151 
Industrial   9,589,176    17,077,125    -    26,666,301 
Technology   86,038,403    4,888,271    -    90,926,674 
Total Investments, at value   162,173,023    48,849,609    -    211,022,632 
Total Assets  $162,173,023   $48,849,609   $-   $211,022,632 

 

Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund                
Assets Table  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total 
Investments, at value                
Corporate Bonds:                
Financial   -    1,652,571    -    1,652,571 
Government   -    137,382    -    137,382 
Real Estate   -    274,044    -    274,044 
Total Investments, at value   -    2,063,997    -    2,063,997 
Total Assets  $-   $2,063,997   $-   $2,063,997 

  

Note 8 - Forward Foreign Currency Contracts

In order to hedge their portfolio and to protect them against possible fluctuations in foreign exchange rates pending the settlement of securities transactions, the Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts that obligate them to exchange currencies at specified future dates. At the maturity of a forward contract, a Fund may either make delivery of the foreign currency from currency held, if any, or from the proceeds of the portfolio securities sold. It may also terminate its obligation to deliver the foreign currency at any time by purchasing an offsetting contract. The forward values of amounts due are netted against the forward value of the currency to be delivered, and the net amount is shown as a receivable or payable in the financial statements. The Funds do not have any outstanding forward contracts as of June 30, 2024.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Note 9 - Tax Matters

As of June 30, 2024, the tax bases of investments were as follows:

 

   Alternative Energy Fund   Asia Focus Fund   China & Hong Kong
Fund
 
Cost of investments for tax purposes  $28,114,906   $8,560,979   $33,246,951 
Gross tax unrealized appreciation   3,032,323    4,489,872    4,225,861 
Gross tax unrealized depreciation   (7,699,937)   (2,666,384)   (12,925,311)
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments*   (4,667,614)   1,823,488    (8,699,450)

 

   Global Energy Fund   Global Innovators Fund   Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 
Cost of investments for tax purposes  $12,448,896   $101,328,563   $2,410,231 
Gross tax unrealized appreciation   1,278,791    110,625,233    - 
Gross tax unrealized depreciation   (2,124,609)   (931,164)   (346,234)
Net tax unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments*   (845,818)   109,694,069    (346,234)

 

*The differences between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.

 

As of December 31, 2023, the Funds have the following capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains:

 

Capital losses expiring in:  Alternative Energy Fund   Asia Focus
Fund
   China & Hong Kong Fund   Global Energy
Fund
   Global Innovators Fund   Renminbi Yuan & Bond
Fund
 
No Expiration Long-term  $29,252,711   $-   $854,166   $22,804,776   $-   $3,420,891 
No Expiration Short-term   -    -    -    3,374,962    -    965,471 
Total  $29,252,711   $-   $854,166   $26,179,738   $-   $4,386,362 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Alternative Energy Fund and the Global Energy Fund utilized capital loss carryforwards of $1,140,627 and $478,741, respectively.

 

Note 10 – Fund Liquidation

On June 26, 2024, the Board of Trustees of the Guinness Atkinson Funds (the “Trust”) approved a plan to liquidate and terminate the Guinness Atkinson Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund (the “Fund”). The plan of liquidation provides that the Fund will cease its business, liquidate its assets and distribute its liquidation proceeds to all of the Fund’s shareholders of record. Final liquidation of the Fund is currently expected to occur on August 30, 2024.

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2024 - Continued

 

 

Note 11 - Events Subsequent to the Reporting Period End

The Funds have adopted financial reporting rules regarding a subsequent event which requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. Management has evaluated the Funds’ related events and transactions that occurred through the date of issuance of the Funds’ financial statements.

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Guinness AtkinsonTM Funds Information

 

Board of Trustees Contact Guinness AtkinsonTM Funds
   
J. Brooks Reece, Jr. Chairman P.O. Box 701
James I. Fordwood Milwaukee, WI 53201-0701
Timothy W.N. Guinness Shareholder Services: 800-915-6566
Dr. Bret A. Herscher Literature Request: 800-915-6565
Susan Penry-Williams Website: www.gafunds.com
  Email: mail@gafunds.com

 

Guinness Atkinson TM Funds      
Funds Cusip Ticker Fund #
Alternative Energy Fund 402031 50 4 GAAEX 1298
Asia Focus Fund 402031 10 8 IASMX 1096
China & Hong Kong Fund 402031 20 7 ICHKX 1094
Global Energy Fund 402031 40 5 GAGEX 1098
Global Innovators Fund Investor Class 402031 30 6 IWIRX 1095
Global Innovators Fund Institutional Class 402031 88 4 GINNX 5323
Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund 402031 70 2 GARBX 1099

 

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This report is intended for shareholders of the Guinness AtkinsonTM Funds and may not be used as literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus.

 

 

   

 

Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 9. Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 10. Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others of Open-End Management Investment Companies.

 

This information is included in Item 7, as part of the financial statements.

 

Item 11. Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract.

 

Board Consideration of and Continuance of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement

 

At a Board Meeting held on May 3, 2024, the Board of Trustees (the “Trustees” or the “Board”) of Guinness Atkinson Funds (the “Trust”) considered the annual approval of the continuation of the investment advisory agreement (the “Agreement”) between the Trust, on behalf of the Alternative Energy Fund, the Asia Focus Fund, the China & Hong Kong Fund, the Global Energy Fund, the Global Innovators Fund, and the Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund, and the Adviser.

 

At the meeting, the Trustees discussed with counsel to the Trust and independent legal counsel to the Independent Trustees, their fiduciary duties under the 1940 Act in reviewing the Agreement and their obligation to obtain and review information relevant and necessary to their consideration of the Agreement. The Trustees received a memorandum summarizing the duties of the Trustees under, and the fiduciary standards established by, the 1940 Act and applicable state law, legislative and regulatory guidance, and judicial precedent with respect to evaluating the reasonableness of fees and interpretation of the applicable fiduciary standards.

 

To assist the Board in its evaluation of the Agreement, the Independent Trustees received a separate report from the Adviser in advance of the meeting responding to a request for information provided on behalf of the Independent Trustees that, among other things, outlined the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds (including the relevant personnel responsible for these services and their experience); the fee rate or management fee rate payable by the Funds as compared to fees charged to a relevant peer group of each Fund and as compared to fees charged to other clients of the Adviser; the expenses of each Fund as compared to expense ratios of the funds in the respective Fund’s peer group; the nature of the expenses incurred in providing services to each Fund and the potential for economies of scale, if any; financial data on the Adviser; any fall-out benefits accruing to the Adviser; and information on the Adviser’s compliance programs. The Independent Trustees also met separately with their Independent Legal Counsel to discuss the information provided by the Adviser. In their deliberations, the Trustees considered the factors summarized below, and in approving the Agreement with respect to each Fund, the Trustees did not identify any single factor, or information provided with respect to any single factor, as controlling. The Trustees evaluated all information available to them on a Fund-by-Fund basis, and their determinations were made separately with respect to each Fund.

 

Nature, Extent and of Quality of Services

 

The Board discussed the fees payable by each Fund under the Agreement and the services provided by the Adviser to each Fund, and the Trustees considered that they receive from the Adviser and review on a regular basis over the course of the year information regarding the Funds’ performance, including information about the Funds’ performance in comparison to peers and benchmarks, and analyses by the Adviser of the Funds’ performance. The Trustees also considered information about the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the Adviser’s senior management and portfolio managers, and their special knowledge about the areas in which the Funds invest. The Trustees also considered information gained from their experience as Trustees of the Funds, in addition to the overall reputation and capabilities of the Adviser and its investment professionals, the Adviser’s commitment to providing high quality services to the Funds, the Trustees’ overall confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and responsiveness to Trustee concerns, the Adviser’s integrity as reflected in its adherence to compliance practices, and the Adviser’s willingness and initiative in implementing changes designed to reduce Fund expenses or improve services to the Funds, including the addition of research analysts and other operational personnel to support the Funds’ portfolio management and operations. The Trustees considered the impact of current market conditions on each Fund and the Fund complex. The Trustees also considered the general market performance in the prior year across market sectors and specifically in respect of each Fund’s specific sector or region focus, including the particular challenges or strengths of the markets in responding to global market events during the period.

 

 

 

 

 

Fund Performances, Advisory Fees and Expenses

 

For each Fund and its peer group of Funds, the Trustees reviewed the performance and expense information compiled from Morningstar Inc. data regarding performance for periods ended March 31, 2024, and expense information as of March 31, 2024. The Trustees considered that they receive from the Adviser and review on a regular basis over the course of the year, data regarding the Funds’ performance, including information about each Fund’s performance in comparison to its peers and benchmarks, and analyses by the Adviser of the Fund’s performance. The Trustees also considered the Funds’ long-term performance records and the Adviser’s continued efforts to improve the Funds’ performance. The Trustees compared each Fund’s performance, advisory fee and expenses with its peer group, and considered the differences between each Fund and funds in the peer group. The Trustees considered the size of each Fund in comparison to its peers, including whether the peer funds were part of a larger fund complex. The Trustees considered the following Fund-specific factors:

 

Alternative Energy Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was higher than the median fee charged to the three pure alternative energy mutual funds in the Morningstar “Foreign Small/Mid Value” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were the same as peer group median; (3) the Adviser voluntarily reduced its advisory fee from 1.00% to 0.80% effective January 1, 2023; (4) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (5) the Fund had the same return as the peer group median for the one-year period, outperformed its peer group median for the three- and five-year periods, underperformed its peer group for the ten-year period; and the Fund underperformed the MSCI World NR Index, one of its benchmark indices, for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

Asia Focus Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was at the high end of the advisory fees charged to comparable mutual funds in the Morningstar “Pacific/Asia Ex-Japan Stock” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were at the high end of the expenses incurred by its peers; (3) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (4) the Fund had the same return as the peer group median for the one-year period, and underperformed the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index, its benchmark index for the one-year period; and the Fund underperformed its peer group median and the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index for the three-, five- and ten-year periods.

 

China & Hong Kong Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was above the median advisory fee charged to comparable mutual funds in the Morningstar “China Region” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were higher than the median expenses incurred by its peers but lower than those of one peer; (3) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (4) the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and three-year periods and underperformed the peer group median for the five- and ten-year periods; and the Fund had underperformed the Hang Seng Composite Index, its benchmark index, for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

Global Energy Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was the same as the median advisory fee charged to comparable mutual funds in the Morningstar “Equity Energy” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were above the median expenses incurred by its peers but lower than those of two peer funds; (3) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (4) the Fund underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods, and had the same return as the peer group median for the ten-year period; and the Fund had outperformed the MSCI World Energy Index, its benchmark index, for the one-year period, but underperformed for the three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

 

 

 

 

Global Innovators Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was the slightly higher than the median advisory fee charged to comparable mutual funds in the Morningstar “Large Growth” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were slightly higher than the median of expenses incurred by the funds in its peer group but lower than those of 12 peer funds; (3) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (4) the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods; the Fund had outperformed the MSCI World Index, one of its benchmark indices, for the one-, five-, and ten-year periods and underperformed the benchmark index for the three-year period; and the Fund had outperformed the Nasdaq Composite Index, another one of its benchmark indices, for the one-, and three-year periods, and underperformed the Nasdaq Composite Index for the five-, and ten-year periods.

 

Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund

 

(1) The Fund’s advisory fee was below the median advisory fee charged to comparable mutual funds in the Morningstar “Emerging Markets Local Currency” category; (2) the Fund’s total expenses were the same as the peer group median; (3) the Adviser agreed to limit the Fund’s expense ratio through June 30, 2027; and (4) the Fund outperformed its peer group median for the ten-year period but underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, and five-year periods; and the Fund had underperformed the iBoxx Hang Seng Markit Offshore RMB Overall Index, its benchmark index, for the one-, three-, five-, and ten-year periods.

 

With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Adviser’s willingness to limit the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses through at least June 30, 2027, would provide stability to the Fund’s expenses during that period.

 

Costs of Services and Profitability

 

The Trustees considered the financial information provided by the Adviser, including the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser, the Adviser’s profitability in general and the firm’s retention of key personnel. The Trustees noted that the Adviser had waived a portion of its advisory fee for the Alternative Energy Fund, Asia Focus Fund, Global Energy Fund, Global Innovators Fund, and the Renminbi Yuan & Bond Fund, and that with respect to the Renminbi Fund, the Adviser’s net advisory fee was zero due to expense reimbursements by the Adviser. The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s efforts to lower the overall expenses for the Funds that have produced meaningful savings. The Board concluded that the profitability of each Fund to the Adviser, when positive, was reasonable.

 

Economies of Scale

 

The Trustees considered the size of each Fund and the Adviser’s willingness to institute breakpoints in the advisory fee as individual Funds reached higher asset levels and to use expense limitation agreements to reduce total annual fund operating expenses as evidence that to the extent economies of scale existed for each Fund, the Adviser was willing to share such economies of scale for the benefit of shareholders. The Board also considered the Adviser’s willingness to institute breakpoints in the advisory fees as individual Funds reach higher asset levels.

 

After considering the factors described above, the Board and the Independent Trustees separately determined that the overall fee arrangement between the Trust, on behalf of each Fund, and the Adviser was fair and reasonable, and that continuance of the Agreement was in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders, and accordingly, approved the continuance of the Agreement through May 31, 2025.

 

 

 

 

 

Item 12. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 13. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 14. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 15. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

 

The registrant has not made any material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s Board of Trustees.

 

Item 16. Controls and Procedures.

 

(a)       The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d 15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider.

 

(b)       There were no changes in the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

 

Item 17. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

 

Not applicable to open-end investment companies.

 

Item 18. Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation.

 

(a) Not applicable.

 

(b) Not applicable.

 

Item 19. Exhibits.

 

(1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not Applicable.

 

(a) (2) Any policy required by the listing standards adopted pursuant to Rule 10D-1 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.10D-1) by the registered national securities exchange or registered national securities association upon which the registrant’s securities are listed. Instruction to paragraph (a)(2). – Not Applicable.

 

(a) (3) A separate certification for each principal executive and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), Filed herewith.

 

(b)       Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.

   

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

(Registrant) Guinness Atkinson Funds  
     
By (Signature and Title) /s/ James J. Atkinson  
  James J. Atkinson, President and Principal Executive Officer  
     
Date 9/6/2024  

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

By (Signature and Title) /s/ James J. Atkinson  
  James J. Atkinson, President and Principal Executive Officer  
     
Date 9/6/2024  
     
By (Signature and Title) /s/ Rita Dam  
  Rita Dam, Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer  
     
Date 9/6/2024