Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class (MJFOX)

Fund Assets	749.69M
Expense Ratio	1.16%
Min. Investment	$2,500
Turnover	106.87%
Dividend (ttm)	0.47
Dividend Yield	1.65%
Dividend Growth	11.00%
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 17, 2025

Previous Close	28.57
YTD Return	18.58%
1-Year Return	24.55%
5-Year Return	48.83%
52-Week Low	23.15
52-Week High	29.72
Beta (5Y)	0.91
Holdings	51
Inception Date	Dec 31, 1998

About MJFOX

The Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Japanese equities. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to common and preferred stocks of companies located in Japan, with an emphasis on firms benefiting from growth and innovation across the country. Employing an all-cap approach, the fund seeks opportunities among both established leaders and entrepreneurial enterprises, targeting sectors such as technology, financial services, industrials, and consumer goods. Notable holdings often include names like Sony Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, and Toyota Motor Corporation. The fund is designed for investors aiming to gain exposure to Japan’s dynamic and diverse equity market, tapping into trends such as rising consumer demand across Asia and advancements from global industry champions. With a track record dating back to 1998, the Matthews Japan Fund plays a significant role in providing international diversification and access to one of the world’s key developed markets within the global mutual fund landscape.

• Fund Family: Matthews Asia Funds
• Category: Japanese
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: MJFOX
• Share Class: Investor Class Shares
• Index: MSCI Japan TR USD

Performance

MJFOX had a total return of 24.55% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.29%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
MIJFX	Institutional Class Shares	1.10%

Top 10 Holdings

36.49% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
TOKYO ELECTRON LTD NPV	8035	6.29%
MITSUBISHI UFJ FINANCIAL GROUP INC NPV	8306	4.69%
ADVANTEST CORP NPV	6857	3.80%
RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO LTD NPV	6098	3.37%
SUMITOMO MITSUI FINANCIAL GROUP INC NPV	8316	3.30%
KIOXIA HOLDINGS CORP NPV	285A	3.22%
SONY GROUP CORP NPV	6758	3.02%
HITACHI LTD NPV	6501	2.97%
SHIN-ETSU CHEMICAL COMPANY LTD NPV	4063	2.93%
PANASONIC HOLDINGS CORP NPV	6752	2.89%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 17, 2025	$0.47182	Dec 17, 2025
Dec 18, 2024	$0.42505	Dec 18, 2024
Dec 14, 2022	$1.07119	Dec 14, 2022
Dec 15, 2021	$2.74537	Dec 15, 2021
Dec 16, 2020	$2.56517	Dec 16, 2020
Dec 17, 2019	$1.85577	Dec 17, 2019

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Oct 16, 2026

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