Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR)
| Assets | $96.02M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| PE Ratio | 16.84 |
| Shares Out | 2.09M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $0.90 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 34.75% |
| Volume | 20,772 |
| Open | 47.54 |
| Previous Close | 46.96 |
| Day's Range | 45.89 - 47.54 |
| 52-Week Low | 19.85 |
| 52-Week High | 47.54 |
| Beta | 1.17 |
| Holdings | 47 |
| Inception Date | Oct 29, 2010 |
About MKOR
Fund Home PageThe Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in total market equity. The fund actively manages a portfolio of South Korean, large- and mid-cap companies that are fundamentally screened for sustainable growth. MKOR was launched on Oct 29, 2010 and is issued by Matthews.
Top 10 Holdings
54.29% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 20.69% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred | 005935.KQ | 5.62% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 4.77% |
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 4.77% |
| KB Financial Group Inc. | 105560 | 3.91% |
| Hana Financial Group Inc. | 086790 | 3.82% |
| HD Hyundai Electric Co., Ltd. | 267260 | 2.81% |
| Wonik IPS Co., Ltd. | 240810 | 2.63% |
| Korea Investment Holdings Co., Ltd. | 071050 | 2.63% |
| Hyundai Motor Company | 005380 | 2.63% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.90268 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $1.09694 | Dec 23, 2024 |
Performance
MKOR had a total return of 109.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 27.43%.
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