About MAPTX
Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund Investor Class is an open-end mutual fund focusing on long-term capital appreciation by investing in equities across Asia’s high-growth regions, excluding Japan. Managed by Matthews Asia, a specialist in Asian markets, the fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its assets to common and preferred stocks of companies based in Asian developed, emerging, and frontier markets. The portfolio emphasizes large-growth companies and is diversified across sectors such as technology, financial services, consumer cyclicals, and energy. Notable holdings include major firms like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, and DBS Group Holdings. With a minimum initial investment of $2,500 and a moderate expense ratio, the fund targets investors seeking diversified access to the dynamic Pacific and Asia ex-Japan sector. Its strategy relies on a bottom-up, fundamental approach, leveraging Matthews Asia’s regional expertise. The fund’s risk and return profile reflects the volatility and unique opportunities of Asian markets, making it a prominent choice for exposure to the region’s economic development and corporate growth.
Fund Family Matthews Asia Funds
Category Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol MAPTX
Share Class Investor Class Shares
Index MSCI AC Asia ex Japan TR USD
MAPTX had a total return of 19.11% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.31%.
