Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class (MJFOX)
| Fund Assets | 802.53M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 106.87% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.00% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.00% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.61 |
| YTD Return | 2.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 24.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.88 |
| 52-Week High | 27.67 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.81 |
| Holdings | 55 |
| 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.
Performance
MJFOX had a total return of 24.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.85%.
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 | 1.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
37.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Sony Group Corporation | 6758 | 5.68% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. | 8306 | 4.81% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 4.68% |
| Tokyo Electron Limited | 8035 | 4.20% |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | 8316 | 3.86% |
| Toyota Motor Corporation | 7203 | 3.15% |
| ORIX Corporation | 8591 | 3.01% |
| Marubeni Corporation | 8002 | 3.00% |
| NEC Corporation | 6701 | 2.93% |
| Sumitomo Corporation | 8053 | 2.66% |
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 |