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Guinness Atkinson Funds - SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF
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November 1, 2024 EX-99.25

EX-99.25

NOTIFICATION OF THE REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND REGISTRATION OF THE STATED SECURITIES NYSE Arca hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business on November 12, 2024, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 12d2-2 (a).

August 6, 2024 EX-99.(H)(6)(A)

AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS

Exhibit (h)(6)(a) AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS AGREEMENT, dated as of December 1, 2023, by and between GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series as listed on Schedule A to this Agreement (each, a “Fund”), and GUINNESS ATKINSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

August 6, 2024 EX-99.(H)(6)(B)

AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS

Exhibit (h)(6)(b) AMENDED AND RESTATED EXPENSE LIMITATION AGREEMENT GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS AGREEMENT, dated as of December 1, 2023, by and between GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (the “Trust”), on behalf of its series as listed on Schedule A to this Agreement (each, an “ETF”), and GUINNESS ATKINSON ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

August 6, 2024 POS EX

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-1A

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON AUGUST 6, 2024 1933 Act File No.

July 5, 2024 CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 201 Pasadena, CA 91101

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 201 Pasadena, CA 91101 VIA EDGAR July 5, 2024 Mr.

January 28, 2022 AW

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101

AW 1 fp0072570aw.htm Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 January 28, 2022 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Division of Investment Management Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds (the “Trust”) (CIK: 0000919160) Post-Effective Amendment No. 107 to the Trust’s Registration Statement (Accession No. 0001398344-20-015306) F

December 28, 2021 8-A12B

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 85-3275384 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

December 22, 2021 25

FORM 25 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 33-75340

FORM 25 United States Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 NOTIFICATION OF REMOVAL FROM LISTING AND/OR REGISTRATION UNDER SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File Number 33-75340 Issuer: Guinness Atkinson Funds Exchange: Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (Exact name of Issuer as specified in its charter, and name of Exchange where security is listed and/or r

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF

SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 95.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF

SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (CNH) Corporate Bonds: 78.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 95.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETF

SmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

November 29, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 100.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETF

SmartETFs Advertising & Marketing Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

PLC - Public Limited Company

SmartETFs Sustainable Energy II ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF

SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

ADR - American Depository Receipt

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF

SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 96.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

CNH - The official currency of the People’s Republic of China.

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (CNH) Corporate Bonds: 82.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 96.

May 28, 2021 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2021 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

April 6, 2021 EX-99.16.12

Form of opinion as to tax matters and consent – filed herewith.

EX-99.16.12 2 fp0064027ex991612.htm March 26, 2021 Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 Re: Fund Reorganization Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to: (i) the Target Company1, on behalf of each Target Fund, and (ii) the Acquiring Company, on behalf of each Acquiring Fund i

April 6, 2021 POS EX

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON APRIL 6, 2021 1933 Act File No.

March 17, 2021 8-A12B

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 20-4455655 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

March 17, 2021 8-A12B

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 45-4359270 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

March 1, 2021 CORRESP

225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101

225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101 March 1, 2021 VIA EDGAR Kimberly Browning U.

February 26, 2021 CORRESP

ALEXANDRA ALBERSTADT ● PARTNER 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy ● Ste. 310 ● Leawood, KS 66211 ● p: 332.333.1979 Practus, LLP ● [email protected] ● Practus.com Appendix A

February 26, 2021 VIA EDGAR Kimberly Browning U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File No. 811-08360 (the ?Registrant?), Form N-14 (File No. 333-248959) on behalf of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund (the ?Funds?) - Request for Acceleration Dear Ms. Browning: On S

February 26, 2021 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14(a) of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 filed with the SEC on February 18, 2021.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Pre- Effective Amendment #6 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund, each a series of Guinness Atkinson Funds.

February 26, 2021 N-14/A

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON February 26, 2021 1933 Act File No.

February 26, 2021 EX-99.16.11.A

Opinion and consent of counsel as to the legality of the securities being registered – filed herewith

February 26, 2021 Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 Re: Registration Statement on Form N-14 as it relates to Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund in connection with their respective reorganizations into SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF and SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Guinness Atkinson Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?SEC?) of the Trust?s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos.

February 24, 2021 N-14/A

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON February 23, 2021 1933 Act File No.

February 24, 2021 EX-99.16.11.A

Opinion and consent of counsel as to the legality of the securities being registered – filed herewith

February 23, 2021 Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 Re: SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Guinness Atkinson Funds, a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?SEC?) of the Trust?s Registration Statement on Form N-14 (File Nos.

February 24, 2021 EX-99.28.I.1

Opinion of Practus, LLP on issuance of shares of SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF and SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF – filed herewith

September 21, 2020 Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 Re: SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF Ladies and Gentlemen: We have acted as counsel to Guinness Atkinson Funds (formerly named Guinness Flight Investment Funds and Investec Funds), a Delaware statutory trust (the ?Trust?), in connection with the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the ?SEC?) of Post-Effective Amendment No.

February 24, 2021 POS EX

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON FEBRUARY 24, 2021 1933 Act File No.

February 18, 2021 EX-99.19.13.D

Form of Transfer Agency and Registrar Service Agreement between Registrant and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC., is herein incorporated by reference to Exhibit 16(13)(d) of the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14 filed with the SEC on February 18, 2021.

FORM OF transfer agency and registrar services agreement This Transfer Agency and Registrar Services Agreement (this ?Agreement?), dated as of [?], 201[?] (the ?Effective Date?), is entered into by and between [?], a [?] [corporation][limited liability company] (the ?Company?), and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, a New York limited liability trust company (?AST?; together with the Company, the ?Parties?; each, the ?Party?).

February 18, 2021 N-14/A

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON February 17, 2021 1933 Act File No.

February 18, 2021 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP– filed herewith.

EX-99.16.14.A 3 fp0062456ex991614a.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Pre-Effective Amendment #4 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Divide

January 5, 2021 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP– filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Pre-Effective Amendment 3 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund, each a series of Guinness Atkinson Funds.

January 5, 2021 N-14/A

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON January 4, 2021 1933 Act File No.

December 21, 2020 N-14/A

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON December 18 2020 1933 Act File No.

December 21, 2020 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP– filed herewith.

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Pre-Effective Amendment 2 to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund, each a series of Guinness Atkinson Funds.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

ADR - American Depository Receipt

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 100.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

ADR - American Depository Receipt

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 100.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (CNH) Corporate Bonds: 83.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 101.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA PACIFIC DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA PACIFIC DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

November 25, 2020 NPORT-EX

PLC - Public Limited Company

GUINNESS ATKINSON DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND Schedule of Investments at September 30, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 98.

November 19, 2020 CORRESP

ALEXANDRA ALBERSTADT ● PARTNER 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy ● Ste. 310 ● Leawood, KS 66211 ● p: 332.333.1979 Practus, LLP ● [email protected] ● Practus.com

November 19, 2020 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning, Esq. United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 10549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 333-75340; 811-08360 (the ?Registrant?) Dear Ms. Browning: On September 14, 2020, the Registrant filed Post-Effective Amendment No. 112 (?PEA?) on Form N-1A (Accession No. 0001398344-20-018488) with respect to SmartETFs

November 19, 2020 8-A12B

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 85-2702921 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

November 12, 2020 CORRESP

ALEXANDRA ALBERSTADT ● PARTNER 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy ● Ste. 310 ● Leawood, KS 66211 ● p: 332.333.1979 Practus, LLP ● [email protected] ● Practus.com

November 11, 2020 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning, Esq. United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 10549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 333-75340; 811-08360 (the ?Registrant?) Dear Ms. Browning: On September 22, 2020, the Registrant filed Form N-14 (Accession No. 0001398344-20-018901) with respect to the conversion of each of Guinness Atkinson Asia Paci

November 12, 2020 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP– filed herewith.

EX-99.16.14.A 2 fp0059172ex991614a.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Pre-Effective Amendment 1 of Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend Builder Fund, each a series

November 12, 2020 N-14/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM N-14

AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 12 2020 1933 Act File No.

November 5, 2020 8-A12B

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 85-3275384 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

September 22, 2020 EX-99.16.16

Pursuant to powers of attorney incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form N-14. Registration No.333-248959 filed on September 22, 2020

GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION AND RELATED FILINGS Each of the undersigned Trustees of Guinness Atkinson Funds (the “Trust”) hereby appoints Giles Robinette, Rita Dam and Diane Drake (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his or her attorney-in-fact and agent, in all capacities, to execute and file a Registration Statement of the Trust o

September 22, 2020 EX-99.16.14.A

Consent of Tait, Weller & Baker LLP

EX-99.16.14.A 2 fp0057860ex991614a.htm CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the references to our firm in the Post-Effective Amendment to the Registration Statement on Form N-14 and to the use of our report dated March 2, 2020 on the financial statements and financial highlights of Guinness Atkinson Asia Pacific Dividend Builder Fund and Guinness Atkinson Dividend

September 22, 2020 N-14

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AS FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 1933 Act File No.

September 21, 2020 CORRESP

ALEXANDRA ALBERSTADT ● PARTNER 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy ● Ste. 310 ● Leawood, KS 66211 ● p: 332.333.1979 Practus, LLP ● [email protected] ● Practus.com

CORRESP 12 filename12.htm September 21, 2020 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning, Esq. United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 10549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 333-75340; 811-08360 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Browning: On behalf of the Registrant, with respect to SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF and SmartETFs Dividend Builder ETF (each a “

September 14, 2020 CORRESP

ALEXANDRA ALBERSTADT ● PARTNER 11300 Tomahawk Creek Pkwy ● Ste. 310 ● Leawood, KS 66211 ● p: 332.333.1979 Practus, LLP ● [email protected] ● Practus.com

CORRESP 17 filename17.htm September 8, 2020 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 33-75340; 811-08360 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Browning: On behalf of the Registrant with respect to Guinness Atkinson Marketing Technology ETF, we are responding to comments from the Staff of the S

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF

SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON CHINA & HONG KONG FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 96.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA FOCUS FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 99.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL INNOVATORS FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 97.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON RENMINBI YUAN & BOND FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Principal Amount (CNH) Corporate Bonds: 73.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 95.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON GLOBAL ENERGY FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 93.

May 29, 2020 NPORT-EX

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA PACIFIC DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND

GUINNESS ATKINSON ASIA PACIFIC DIVIDEND BUILDER FUND Schedule of Investments at March 31, 2020 (Unaudited) Shares Common Stocks: 96.

May 15, 2020 COVER

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101 May 15, 2020 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.

November 27, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 27, 2019 N-Q

IASMX / Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) James J. A

November 13, 2019 8-A12B/A

IASMX / Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund 8-A12B/A - -

8-A12B/A 1 fp00476318a12ba.htm UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 83-3775810 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R

November 5, 2019 CORRESP

IASMX / Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund CORRESP - -

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm November 4, 2019 Alexandra C. Alberstadt [email protected] D. +1.212.261.6819 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 33-75340; 811-08360 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Browning: On behalf of the Registrant with respect to Guinness Atkinson Smart Trans

August 6, 2019 8-A12B

Guinness Atkinson Funds 8-A12B - -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-A FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 83-3775810 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.

June 28, 2019 CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds CORRESP - -

CORRESP 1 filename1.htm June 28, 2019 Alexandra C. Alberstadt [email protected] D. +1.212.261.6819 Via EDGAR Kimberly Browning United States Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F. Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds, File Nos. 33-75340; 811-08360 (the “Registrant”) Dear Ms. Browning On behalf of the Registrant with respect to Guinness Atkinson Smart Transport

May 30, 2019 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds N-Q - Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, CA 91101 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) James J. A

May 30, 2019 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

December 21, 2018 COVER

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 216 Pasadena, California 91101 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.

November 29, 2018 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

July 16, 2018 CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 201 Pasadena, CA 91101 July 16, 2018 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Division of Investment Management Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds File Nos.

May 30, 2018 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 30, 2018 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds N-Q (Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings)

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 1, 2018 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative En

November 29, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2017 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 30, 2017 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2017 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2017 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

March 1, 2017 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative En

November 29, 2016 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 27, 2016 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 27, 2016 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

February 29, 2016 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative En

December 31, 2015 COVER

December 30, 2015

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP Alexandra K. Alberstadt Special Counsel Phone 212-715-9151 Fax 212-715-8151 [email protected] December 30, 2015 Via EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds (?Registrant?), File No. 811-08360, 33-75340 Ladies and Gentlemen: On behalf of the Registrant, we hereby provide you with our responses to the st

December 1, 2015 CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 December 1, 2015 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Division of Investment Management Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds File Nos.

November 27, 2015 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 27, 2015 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

July 28, 2015 COVER

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 July 28, 2015 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.

May 29, 2015 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2015 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 26, 2014 N-Q

Guinness Atkinson Funds

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 26, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2014 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2014 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2014 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

March 3, 2014 EX-99.77.B

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative En

November 26, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2013 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 26, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

October 22, 2013 CORRESP

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Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 October 21, 2013 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Division of Investment Management Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds File Nos.

May 30, 2013 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2013 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2013 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

March 1, 2013 EX-99.77.B

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative En

November 27, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 27, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 27, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2012 N-Q

Quarterly Schedule of Portfolio Holdings -

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2012 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2012 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 16, 2012 EX-99.77(B)

TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP Certified Public Accountants REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP Certified Public Accountants REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinso

March 30, 2012 CORRESP

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CORRESP 11 filename11.htm KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP March 29, 2012 Via EDGAR Securities & Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F. Street N.E. Washington, DC 25049 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds (the Registrant), Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 (File Nos. 033-75240, 811-08360) On behalf of the Registrant, we hereby provide you with our responses to the staff’s oral comme

February 29, 2012 EX-99.77(B)

TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP Certified Public Accountants REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP Certified Public Accountants REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Woodland Hills, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinso

January 11, 2012 COVER

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Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 January 10, 2012 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.

November 29, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2011 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

June 30, 2011 CORRESP

June 29, 2011

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP Alexandra K. Alberstadt Phone 212-715-9151 Fax 212-715-8151 [email protected] June 29, 2011 Via EDGAR Attention: Michael Shaffer, Branch Chief. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F. Street N.E. Washington, DC 25049 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds (the Registrant), Post-Effective Amendment No. 52 (File Nos. 033-75240, 8

May 27, 2011 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 27, 2011 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 27, 2011 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

March 18, 2011 COVER

1177 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK NY 10036-2714 PHONE 212.715.9100 FAX 212.715.8000 WWW.KRAMERLEVIN.COM ALSO AT 47 AVENUE HOCHE 75008 PARIS FRANCE

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP Alexandra K. Alberstadt Phone 212-715-9151 Fax 212-715-8151 [email protected] March 18, 2011 Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549 Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds File Nos. 33-75340, 811-8360 Dear Securities and Exchange Commission: We are filing via EDGAR, on behalf of Guinness Atkinson Funds (“Registrant”), and pursu

February 9, 2011 CORRESP

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Guinness Atkinson Funds 21550 Oxnard Street, Suite 850 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 February 9, 2011 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Investment Management 100 F Street, NE Washington, DC 20549 Attn: Division of Investment Management Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds File Nos.

November 29, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 29, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2010 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 28, 2010 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2010 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 28, 2010 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 27, 2009 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 27, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 27, 2009 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 28, 2009 EX-99.CERT

(a)

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 28, 2009 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 28, 2009 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

April 23, 2009 CORRESP

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Please note that this letter is in draft form, and in no way reflects the Registrant?s or Fund management?s final intent with respect to the letter discussed herein.

March 2, 2009 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Glendora, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy F

November 26, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 26, 2008 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 26, 2008 EX-99.CERT

(a)

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2008 EX-99.CERT

(a)

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2008 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2008 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

February 29, 2008 EX-99.77B ACCT LTTR

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Shareholders and Board of Trustees Guinness Atkinson Funds Glendora, California In planning and performing our audits of the financial statements of Guinness Atkinson Asia Focus Fund, Guinness Atkinson China & Hong Kong Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Innovators Fund, Guinness Atkinson Global Energy Fund, Guinness Atkinson Alternative Energy F

November 29, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 29, 2007 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that:

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 29, 2007 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2007 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 29, 2007 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 29, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2006 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

November 29, 2006 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

May 30, 2006 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2006 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 30, 2006 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

March 14, 2006 CORRESP

March 14, 2006

KRAMER LEVIN NAFTALIS & FRANKEL LLP George P. Attisano Special Counsel Phone 212-715-9555 Fax 212-715-8144 [email protected] March 14, 2006 VIA EDGAR Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street N.E. Washington, DC 20549 Attention: Christian T. Sandoe Re: Guinness Atkinson Funds Post-Effective Amendment No. 40 (File Nos. 33-75340; 811-8360) Dear Mr. Sandoe: On behalf of our client, the

November 28, 2005 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the per

November 28, 2005 N-Q

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2005 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment

As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 28, 2005 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

August 10, 2005 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

Certifications CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with res

August 10, 2005 N-Q/A

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

Amended Quarterly Noitce of Portfolio Holdings As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2005 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 31, 2005 N-Q

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-Q QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY Investment Company Act file number 811-08360 GUINNESS ATKINSON FUNDS (Exact name of

Quraterly Notice of Portfolio Holdings As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 31, 2005 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.

May 31, 2005 EX-99.CERT

James J. Atkinson, Jr.

certification CERTIFICATION I, James J. Atkinson, Jr., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report on Form N-Q of Guinness Atkinson Funds; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with resp

April 20, 2005 CORRESP

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note that this letter is in draft form, and in no way reflects the Registrant?s or Fund management?s final intent with respect to the filing discussed herein.

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