About MIJFX
Matthews Japan Fund Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equities of Japanese companies. Employing an all-cap growth-oriented approach, the fund seeks opportunities across the full spectrum of Japanese businesses, from large, established industry leaders to innovative smaller firms positioned to benefit from both domestic growth and broader Asian demand. Its investment strategy is characterized by a high-conviction, unconstrained selection process focused on identifying companies expected to thrive amid evolving economic trends and consumer behavior in Japan.
The fund maintains a broadly diversified portfolio across a range of sectors, including technology, industrials, consumer cyclical, basic materials, and financial services, with significant allocations to top Japanese corporations. By benchmarking its performance to the MSCI Japan Index, it aims to capture the dynamic potential of one of the world's largest and most influential equity markets. The Institutional Class structure of the fund is tailored for larger investors, featuring an institutional-level minimum investment and a competitive expense ratio. Through this focus, the Matthews Japan Fund Institutional Class plays a prominent role for investors seeking concentrated exposure to Japanese equities within a globally diversified portfolio.
Fund Family Matthews Asia Funds
Category Japanese
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol MIJFX
Share Class Institutional Class Shares
Index MSCI Japan TR USD
MIJFX had a total return of 24.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 9.84%.
