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GAGEXGlobal Energy Fund

Invest across the global energy value chain

A high-conviction portfolio — about 30 roughly equal-weight names — spanning exploration, production, distribution and related technology.

Why own GAGEX

Energy for the world we have — and the one we're building.

Both sides of the energy system

Traditional producers and the companies enabling the transition, in one global portfolio.

Run by a dedicated energy team

Actively managed by specialists who follow the sector across cycles.

WatchGlobal Energy outlook for 2026
Fund facts

The essentials

TickerGAGEX
Inception6/30/2004
CUSIP402031 40 5
BenchmarkMSCI World Energy Index
Morningstar categoryEquity Energy
Net expense ratio1.47%
Gross expense ratio2.27%
NAV (10/22/2026)$36.28
LoadNone
Redemption feeNone

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Fund's total annual operating expenses to 1.45% through June 30, 2028. Guinness Atkinson is not affiliated with Guinness Oil & Gas. The Fund is no-load and priced daily at NAV.

Performance

Average annual total returns

At NAV, monthly through 9/30/2026. Periods over one year are annualized.
PeriodTotal return (NAV)
YTD38.63%
1 year42.01%
3 year14.81%
5 year17.87%
10 year7.37%
Since inception7.10%
At NAV, quarterly through 9/30/2026. Periods over one year are annualized.
PeriodTotal return (NAV)
YTD38.63%
1 year42.01%
3 year14.81%
5 year17.87%
10 year7.37%
Since inception7.10%

*The fund Benchmark Index is the MSCI World Energy Index NR. The MSCI World Energy Index captures large- and mid-cap securities across 23 developed markets countries; all constituents are classified in the Energy sector under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS). Index figures are shown on a net return (NR) basis, meaning dividends are reinvested after the deduction of withholding taxes applicable to non-resident institutional investors. An investor cannot invest directly in an index.

Performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. Performance data for the most recent month-end is available above.

Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change.

Morningstar rating
★★★★☆
4-star Overall Morningstar Rating™
Among 62 Equity Energy funds · as of 9/30/2026
3-Yr ★★★ (62 funds)   5-Yr ★★★ (57 funds)   10-Yr ★★★★ (55 funds)
Based on risk-adjusted returns.

The Morningstar Rating™ for funds, or “star rating,” is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product’s monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Documents

Fund literature

Holdings

Top 10 holdings

As of 9/30/2026. Holdings and weights are subject to change.
ExxonMobil Holdings Corp5.50%
Shell PLC4.97%
Chevron Corp4.96%
Valero Energy Corp4.96%
BP PLC4.69%
TotalEnergies SE4.66%
ConocoPhillips4.42%
Repsol SA4.23%
Cenovus Energy Inc4.05%
Suncor Energy Inc4.03%

Portfolio breakdown

Where the fund is invested

As of 9/30/2026.

Top sectors

Oil Company - Integrated53.4%
Oil Company - Exploration & Production18.4%
Oil & Gas - Field Services8.6%
Oil Refining & Marketing5.0%
Oil & Gas Storage & Transportation4.8%
Oil & Gas - Pipelines and Transportation4.3%
Integrated Oil & Gas4.1%

Geography

United States43.4%
Canada19.8%
Netherlands5.0%
United Kingdom4.7%
France4.7%
Spain4.2%
Austria3.6%
Portugal3.4%

Important risk information. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Fund concentrates in the energy sector and is highly sensitive to commodity prices, supply and demand, and geopolitical events. It invests in foreign securities, which carry political, economic and currency risks. See the prospectus for more information.

The Fund is no-load; management fees and other expenses still apply. The Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc. Carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing; this and other information is in the prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.