- ISIN
- US4020314054
- CUSIP
- 402031405
- Issuer
- Guinness Atkinson
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2004
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Min. Investment
- $5,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
GAGEX Performance Chart
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund (GAGEX) is up 22.2% since the beginning of the year. GAGEX is currently trading at $30 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of GAGEX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,133.
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Returns By Period
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund (GAGEX) has returned 22.20% so far this year and 31.05% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, GAGEX has returned 6.20% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund
- 1D
- -2.04%
- 1M
- -10.64%
- YTD
- 22.20%
- 6M
- 23.93%
- 1Y
- 31.05%
- 3Y*
- 14.67%
- 5Y*
- 16.36%
- 10Y*
- 6.20%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
GAGEX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2004, GAGEX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -32.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, GAGEX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2020 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 9, 2020 at -21.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11.63% | 9.61% | 12.65% | 0.83% | -6.42% | -6.05% | 22.20% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.47% | 1.45% | 5.02% | -11.52% | 3.09% | 5.75% | 3.63% | 4.57% | 0.00% | -0.16% | 3.80% | -1.17% | 16.88% |
| 2024 | -1.80% | 2.48% | 9.49% | 1.59% | 0.84% | -2.39% | 0.93% | -1.35% | -5.54% | -1.07% | 2.51% | -6.51% | -1.75% |
| 2023 | 3.66% | -5.44% | -1.80% | 2.84% | -9.69% | 6.96% | 8.00% | 1.67% | 2.84% | -4.13% | -0.49% | -0.36% | 2.66% |
| 2022 | 13.31% | 1.74% | 5.58% | -1.34% | 13.48% | -15.27% | 4.10% | 2.39% | -11.46% | 22.57% | 4.05% | -3.35% | 34.32% |
| 2021 | 3.69% | 16.09% | 2.13% | -0.13% | 7.84% | 2.30% | -7.93% | 1.03% | 11.78% | 6.26% | -6.97% | 4.85% | 45.96% |
Benchmark Metrics
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.32%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2004.
- This fund participated in 111.98% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 101.33% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -0.32%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 101.33%
- Downside Capture
- 111.98%
Expense Ratio
GAGEX has a high expense ratio of 1.46%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
GAGEX ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund (GAGEX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| GAGEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.37 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 2.78 | -0.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.95 | 12.44 | -2.49 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund provided a 2.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.69 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.69 | $0.69 | $1.52 | $1.01 | $0.04 | $0.46 | $0.45 | $0.38 | $0.31 | $0.32 | $0.26 | $0.25 |
Dividend yield | 2.31% | 2.82% | 7.08% | 4.33% | 0.15% | 2.59% | 3.59% | 1.91% | 1.72% | 1.40% | 1.13% | 1.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.69 | $0.69 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $1.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $1.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund was 78.90%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1488 trading sessions.
The current Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund drawdown is 13.16%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -78.90%Mar 2020 | 5y 8mo | 5y 11mo | 11y 8moJun 2014 - Feb 2026 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -65.51%Mar 2009 | 9mo 15d | 5y 2mo | 5y 11moMay 2008 - May 2014 |
2006 bear market2006 | -21.46%Oct 2006 | 5mo 12d | 6mo 24d | 1y 1dApr 2006 - Apr 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -16.87%Jan 2008 | 19d | 2mo 22d | 3mo 11dJan 2008 - Apr 2008 |
2007 correction2007 | -16.40%Aug 2007 | 27d | 1mo 27d | 2mo 24dJul 2007 - Oct 2007 |
Drawdown Indicators
| GAGEX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -78.90% | -56.78% | -22.12% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.16% | -9.10% | -4.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -23.67% | -18.90% | -4.77% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.42% | -25.43% | -0.99% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -69.98% | -33.92% | -36.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.16% | -1.80% | -11.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -29.17% | -10.71% | -18.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.21% | 2.03% | +1.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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