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SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF(ADIV)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADIV
10/01/2026: ADIV (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (2.31%). Updated daily EoD!
SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF (ADIV) is an actively managed fund that focuses on high-quality, dividend-paying companies across the Asia-Pacific region. Its main strength lies in its disciplined, fundamental approach to stock selection, which seeks to identify companies with sustainable income growth. The fund serves as a targeted vehicle for investors looking for international diversification with an emphasis on income. Primary risks include regional geopolitical uncertainty, currency fluctuation, and the volatility inherent in emerging and developed Asian markets. It is best suited for long-term investors seeking income who are comfortable with active management risks.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | While focusing on growth-oriented dividend payers, the fund may underperform pure growth indices during strong bull markets. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The fund's focus on long-term quality and dividends makes it poorly suited for those seeking short-term momentum signals. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | The strategy’s emphasis on dividend sustainability and company fundamentals aligns well with value-oriented investing principles. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The fund is specifically designed to identify sustainable and growing income streams from the Asia-Pacific region. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | International diversification reduces local risk, but the fund is subject to regional volatility and currency risk. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is an income-seeking individual looking for long-term growth and geographic diversification beyond the US market.
Suitability
ADIV is best suited for long-term, 'buy-and-hold' investors who appreciate active management and understand the inherent volatility of international equity markets.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | Equity investments in the Asia-Pacific region are inherently susceptible to political, economic, and market-driven volatility. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to systemic risks associated with the performance of international stock markets. |
| Concentration | Medium | The portfolio concentrates on dividend-paying firms, which may lead to sector-specific biases like financials or utilities. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | Higher management fees compared to passive alternatives can drag on net returns over extended periods. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Smaller fund size and trading volume can lead to wider spreads and difficulty executing large orders. |
| Business/sector quality | Low | The active management strategy mitigates this by focusing on companies with robust, high-quality business models. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
ADIV exhibits moderate-to-high volatility consistent with regional equity investments, exacerbated by active management positioning.
Market Risk
Risks include regional economic cycles, sovereign debt issues in specific Asian countries, and the impact of global trade policies on export-heavy Asian firms.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Asia-Pacific Developed and Emerging Markets | 95 | This provides broad regional diversification across various Asian economies while focusing on dividend sustainability. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | The fund maintains a small cash position for liquidity needs and tactical reinvestment opportunities. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Very Smooth
The stock has followed a highly orderly price path with minimal short-term disruption.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 14.37% | Avg. Invested days 56 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/01/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Oct 1, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $53.64M |
| Issuer | Guinness Atkinson |
| Expense Ratio | 0.7799999999999999% |
| Distribution Yield | 2.69% |
| Inception | Mar 31, 2006 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +9.87% |
| 1 Year | +10.08% |
| 3 Year | +18.84% |
| 5 Year | +9.10% |
| 10 Year | +8.95% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 14.29% |
| 3Y Volatility | 12.45% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 1.13 |
Ratings
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Morningstar Rating | ★★★★★ |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 36.45% |
| Large Cap | 31.77% |
| Mid Cap | 27.62% |
| Small Cap | 2.36% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 37.17% |
| Technology | 22.80% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 16.18% |
| Real Estate | 7.63% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 12.41x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.39x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.33x |
| Holdings Turnover | 11.56% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| DBS Group Holdings | 3.87% |
| Korean Reinsu | 3.64% |
| Industrial and Commercial Bank of China | 3.60% |
| China Construction Bank | 3.56% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 3.54% |
Upturn AI Summary
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