About MAPIX
Matthews Asia Dividend Fund Investor Class is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks to deliver total return with an emphasis on providing current income. The fund primarily invests in equity securities of companies located in Asia, targeting firms that offer attractive dividend payouts or demonstrate the potential for dividend growth over time. Its portfolio typically includes a blend of large, mid, and small-cap stocks across diverse sectors such as technology, financial services, consumer discretionary, and industrials. The holdings frequently feature industry leaders from major Asian economies, with recent top allocations to companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Itochu Corporation.
Serving investors interested in the Asia-Pacific region, the fund is benchmarked against the MSCI All Country Asia Pacific Index and is designed to balance the growth prospects of Asian markets with the stability offered by consistent dividend streams. Managed with a disciplined approach to downside risk and a moderate turnover rate, the fund plays a notable role in offering access to income and growth opportunities from one of the world’s most dynamic regions, while navigating the unique risks of emerging and developed Asian markets.
Fund Family Matthews Asia Funds
Category Diversified Pacific/Asia
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MAPIX
Share Class Investor Class Shares
Index MSCI AC Asia Pacific TR USD
MAPIX had a total return of 44.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.11%.
