- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- United States of America
- IPO Date
- Nov 11, 2020
- Business
- SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF (SULR) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of companies positioned to benefit from the global shift to sustainable energy. The fund targets firms that provide or support alternative or renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, biomass, and biofuels; those that produce, generate, transport, deliver, or store such energy; and those that enhance efficiency or accessibility of renewable applications through equipment and technologies. It maintains a concentrated portfolio of approximately 30 equally weighted positions across producer manufacturing, electronic technology, utilities, process industries, and related sectors, with key holdings such as Iberdrola SA, Trane Technologies plc, Legrand SA, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric SE, NextEra Energy Inc., Eaton Corp plc, SPIE SA, Amphenol Corp, and Hubbell Inc.
The ETF, launched on November 11, 2020, and managed by Guinness Atkinson Asset Management, Inc., headquartered in Pasadena, California, operates globally with exposure to North America (primarily the United States), Europe (including France, Germany, Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Denmark, Italy), Asia Pacific (China, South Korea), and other regions. It serves investors seeking thematic exposure to the renewable energy transition, blending growth and value stocks in large-, mid-, and small-cap companies while emphasizing environmental sustainability over traditional fossil fuels.
Recent developments include a ticker symbol change from SULR to SOLR prior to January 4, 2022, followed by a reversion, and a brand rebranding effective December 1, 2025, replacing "SmartETFs" with "Guinness Atkinson Funds" in the fund name. The fund declared its annual distribution of $0.2077 per share on December 16, 2025, reflecting ongoing commitment to shareholder returns amid volatile energy markets. No major acquisitions, funding rounds, or strategic partnerships specific to the ETF or its sponsor were reported in the last 1-2 years, with focus remaining on active portfolio management and transparency.