DIVS vs. GAID

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

DIVS (SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF) and GAID (Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - DIVS is a Global Equities fund actively managed by Guinness Atkinson, while GAID is a Dividend fund actively managed by Guinness Atkinson. Both are actively managed. Their 0.66 correlation means they have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently. DIVS charges 0.65%/yr vs 0.45%/yr for GAID.

Performance

DIVS vs. GAID - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) and Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF (GAID). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

DIVS

• 1D: -0.08%
• 1M: 2.99%
• 6M: 8.15%
• YTD: 12.05%
• 1Y: 16.97%
• 3Y*: 13.13%
• 5Y*: 9.70%
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: 10.99%

GAID

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• 6M: —
• YTD: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —
• ALL TIME*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Liquidity Comparison

Position	Avg. Volume Value (2W)	Avg. Volume Value (1M)	Avg. Volume Value (3M)
DIVS SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF	$40.08K	$44.03K	$61.52K

DIVS vs. GAID - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
DIVS SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF	12.05%	0.16%
GAID Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF	-1.34%	0.04%

Correlation

The correlation between DIVS and GAID is 0.66, which is moderate. They have sometimes moved together and sometimes differently, sharing some price drivers without tracking each other closely.

	Correlation
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Dec 22, 2025	0.66

Return for Risk

DIVS vs. GAID — Risk / Return Rank

Compare historical risk-adjusted metric ranks over the past 12 months.

DIVS

DIVS Risk / Return Rank: 61
DIVS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 70
DIVS Sortino Ratio Rank: 73
DIVS Omega Ratio Rank: 67
DIVS Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
DIVS Martin Ratio Rank: 50

GAID

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) uses a weighted average of the Sharpe, Sortino, Omega, Calmar, and Martin percentile ranks for the trailing 12 months. Higher means stronger historical risk-adjusted performance within the peer group.

DIVS vs. GAID - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (DIVS) and Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF (GAID). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

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.

	DIVS	GAID	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	1.59	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	2.33	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.28	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	1.57	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	5.75	—	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DIVS	GAID	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-29.55%	—	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-10.62%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-12.61%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-20.71%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.08%	—	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-3.64%	—	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	2.90%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DIVS	GAID	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	3.12%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	8.69%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	10.53%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	13.07%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	25.88%	—	—

DIVS vs. GAID - Expense Ratio Comparison

DIVS has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than GAID's 0.45% expense ratio.

Dividends

DIVS vs. GAID - Dividend Comparison

DIVS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.78%, more than GAID's 0.65% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021
DIVS SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF	2.78%	2.61%	2.66%	3.14%	5.93%	3.76%
GAID Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF	0.65%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DIVS and GAID in my portfolio?

DIVS and GAID have a correlation of 0.66, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which ETF is better, DIVS or GAID?

On fees, GAID is cheaper at 0.45% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, DIVS or GAID?

GAID is cheaper with a 0.45% expense ratio, compared with 0.65% for DIVS.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, DIVS or GAID?

DIVS has the higher dividend yield at 2.78%, compared with 0.65% for GAID.

What is the main difference between DIVS and GAID?

DIVS is categorized as Global Equities, while GAID is Dividend. Their fees differ too: 0.65% for DIVS and 0.45% for GAID.