Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF (GAID)

The Guinness Atkinson International Dividend Builder ETF (GAID) is an actively managed fund dedicated to identifying non-U.S. companies that consistently grow their dividends while concurrently preserving or enhancing shareholder value. It employs a rigorous, quality-centric investment approach, seeking out firms characterized by robust and enduring returns on capital, a track record of sustainable dividend increases, and judicious management of their debt. The fund’s mandate spans all market capitalizations, offering broad geographical exposure across both developed and emerging economies, notably including European and Asian markets. Its concentrated portfolio typically comprises 30 to 35 holdings, generally weighted equally to mitigate single-stock impact. GAID provides a more dedicated international focus compared to the issuer's global dividend builder ETF. This distinction arises because the global counterpart applies an exceptionally stringent quality screen, which historically limits the inclusion of many international companies despite their merit.