Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (GAAEX) Alternatives
Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy Fund (GAAEX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GAAEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GAAEX
GAAEX charges 1.98% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GAAEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Global Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Jun 15, 2005 | GAAEX vs GWOAX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | 0.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GAAEX vs GMGEX | |
| State Street Global All Cap Equity ex-U.S. Index F... | 0.07% | Sep 17, 2014 | GAAEX vs SSGLX | |
| USAA Cornerstone Equity Fund | 0.09% | Jun 7, 2012 | GAAEX vs UCEQX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 0.14% | Dec 12, 2013 | GAAEX vs VMNVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GAAEX
Among mutual funds in the Global Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Global Capital Cycles Fund | 98 | May 23, 1984 | GAAEX vs VGPMX | |
| Calvert Global Energy Solutions Fund | 95 | May 30, 2007 | GAAEX vs CAEIX | |
| Artisan Global Equity Fund | 94 | Mar 28, 2010 | GAAEX vs ARTHX | |
| GMO Climate Change Fund | 94 | Apr 4, 2017 | GAAEX vs GCCHX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | 93 | Sep 25, 1996 | GAAEX vs FMIEX |
Top Performing GAAEX Alternatives (YTD)
GAAEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Investment Tax-Managed Real Assets Fund | 11.49% | Jun 9, 2019 | GAAEX vs RTXAX | |
| GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 9.67% | Jun 29, 2021 | GAAEX vs GQFPX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 9.53% | Dec 17, 2007 | GAAEX vs FGIAX | |
| T. Rowe Price Real Assets Fund | 8.88% | Jul 27, 2010 | GAAEX vs PRAFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | 8.35% | Aug 28, 2017 | GAAEX vs CSUAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GAAEX
GAAEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.94% | Sep 4, 1990 | GAAEX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | 10.06% | Dec 12, 2013 | GAAEX vs VMVFX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | 10.09% | Dec 12, 2013 | GAAEX vs VMNVX | |
| MFS Low Volatility Global Equity Fund | 10.60% | Dec 4, 2013 | GAAEX vs MVGIX | |
| Lazard Global Listed Infrastructure Portfolio Inst... | 10.73% | — | GAAEX vs GLIFX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GAAEX
GAAEX alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -6.85% | Sep 4, 1990 | GAAEX vs MFWIX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Admiral Sh... | -7.93% | Dec 12, 2013 | GAAEX vs VMNVX | |
| Vanguard Global Minimum Volatility Fund Investor S... | -7.96% | Dec 12, 2013 | GAAEX vs VMVFX | |
| Cohen & Steers Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -7.98% | Aug 28, 2017 | GAAEX vs CSUAX | |
| Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund Class A | -8.29% | Dec 17, 2007 | GAAEX vs FGIAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Guinness Atkinson
Most popular Guinness Atkinson mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -6.14% | Dec 15, 1998 | GAAEX vs IWIRX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | China Equities | 27 | -2.77% | Jun 29, 1994 | GAAEX vs ICHKX | |
| Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 68 | -1.19% | Apr 28, 1996 | GAAEX vs IASMX | |
| Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund | Energy Equities | 91 | 38.71% | Jun 29, 2004 | GAAEX vs GAGEX |
Often Compared With GAAEX
What investors most often compare with GAAEX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 60 | -4.34% | Feb 17, 1988 | GAAEX vs FXAIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Equity Index 500 Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 65 | -4.39% | Mar 30, 1990 | GAAEX vs PREIX | |
| JPMorgan Global Allocation Fund A | Global Equities | 36 | -3.89% | May 31, 2011 | GAAEX vs GAOAX |
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