About MATFX
Matthews Asia Innovators Fund Investor Class Shares is an actively managed mutual fund that focuses on uncovering opportunities among innovative companies across Asia, excluding Japan. The fund’s primary objective is to invest in firms that demonstrate the potential for sustainable growth, leveraging fundamental research to identify businesses with unique offerings that create or expand markets. It maintains a high-conviction, concentrated equity portfolio, with notable allocations to sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, and communication services. Key holdings often include leading regional enterprises like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent Holdings, and Samsung Electronics, reflecting the fund’s emphasis on dynamic and rapidly evolving industries. With a large-cap growth investment style, the fund aims to capitalize on trends driven by rising disposable income and the expanding digital economy throughout Asia. Matthews Asia Innovators Fund plays a significant role for investors seeking geographic and sector diversification, as well as exposure to emerging market growth via innovative Asian enterprises.
Fund Family Matthews Asia Funds
Category Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MATFX
Share Class Investor Class Shares
Index MSCI AC Asia ex Japan TR USD
MATFX had a total return of 37.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 5.81%.
