Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund (ICHKX) is an open-end mutual fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in publicly traded equity securities of companies primarily listed on the China or Hong Kong stock exchanges or deriving at least 50% of revenues from business activities in Greater China; the fund targets companies with a minimum market capitalization of $500 million, spanning sectors such as consumer cyclical, industrials, financial services, communication services, and technology, with top holdings including Tencent Holdings Ltd., Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Hongfa Technology Co. Ltd., Himile Mechanical Science and Technology Co. Ltd., and NetEase Inc. It offers daily pricing in U.S. dollars with a net expense ratio of 1.94%, a minimum initial investment of $5,000, and availability primarily to U.S. investors through platforms like broker-dealers.
Managed by Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc., headquartered in Pasadena, California, the fund was launched on June 30, 1994, and operates within the China Region category under a large blend investment style with value orientation. The portfolio is overseen by lead manager Edmund Harriss since April 29, 1998, and co-manager Sharukh Malik since May 1, 2021, with low turnover of approximately 9% and assets under management of around $26 million as of recent reports.
Recent developments include sustained portfolio adjustments reflecting market dynamics in Greater China, such as updated top holdings as of March 31, 2025, emphasizing technology and industrials leaders amid regional economic shifts; the fund delivered a one-year total return of 34.36% as of mid-2025, outperforming broader benchmarks in a volatile environment. Guinness Atkinson Asset Management has focused on operational enhancements, maintaining a stable structure without major acquisitions, partnerships, or fund conversions specific to ICHKX in the last 1-2 years, while the firm manages approximately $342 million in total AUM across investment companies. The fund remains domiciled in the United States and available for sale exclusively to U.S. investors.