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IASMXAsia Focus Fund

Capture Asia's role as an engine of global growth

A concentrated portfolio of quality businesses tied to Asia (ex-Japan) — across developed and emerging markets — that seeks long-term capital appreciation.

Why own IASMX

Asia's long-term growth, chosen company by company.

Where growth is structural

Exposure to the demographics, urbanization and rising consumption reshaping Asia.

Built stock by stock

A concentrated, actively managed portfolio of quality Asian businesses.

WatchThe Asian companies we like to invest in
Fund facts

The essentials

TickerIASMX
Inception4/29/1996
CUSIP402031 10 8
BenchmarkMSCI AC Asia Pacific ex Japan
Morningstar categoryPacific/Asia ex-Japan Stock
Net expense ratio1.98%
Gross expense ratio2.33%
NAV (10/22/2026)$19.10
LoadNone
Redemption feeNone

The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the Fund's total annual operating expenses to 1.98% through June 30, 2029. 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)
YTD8.55%
1 year7.48%
3 year14.97%
5 year2.82%
10 year6.35%
Since inception3.77%
At NAV, quarterly through 9/30/2026. Periods over one year are annualized.
PeriodTotal return (NAV)
YTD8.55%
1 year7.48%
3 year14.97%
5 year2.82%
10 year6.35%
Since inception3.77%

*The fund Benchmark Index is the MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index NR. The MSCI AC Far East ex Japan Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across the developed and emerging markets of the Far East, excluding Japan, and covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country. 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
★☆☆☆☆
1-star Overall Morningstar Rating™
Among 37 Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stock funds · as of 9/30/2026
3-Yr ★ (37 funds)   5-Yr ★ (35 funds)   10-Yr ★ (30 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.
DBS Group Holdings5.15%
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd4.59%
Applied Materials Inc4.17%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd4.12%
Sino Biopharmaceutical Ltd4.11%
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd4.04%
NetEase Inc - ADR3.63%
Inner Mongolia Yili - A Shares3.59%
Weichai Power Co Ltd - H Shares3.49%
Proya Cosmetics Co Ltd3.42%

Portfolio breakdown

Where the fund is invested

As of 9/30/2026.

Top sectors

Electronic Components - Semiconductor11.9%
Commercial Banks5.2%
Semiconductor Components - Integrated Circuits4.1%
Pharmaceuticals4.1%
E-Commerce/Products4.0%
Entertainment Software3.6%
Food - Dairy Products3.6%
Auto/Truck Parts & Equipment3.5%

Geography

China59.3%
Taiwan12.9%
United States7.3%
Singapore5.2%
South Korea4.6%
Australia3.6%
India3.2%
Hong Kong3.0%

Important risk information. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Foreign & Emerging Markets Risk: non-US holdings carry greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks, heightened in emerging markets. The Fund is concentrated in a single region and in relatively few holdings. 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.