Matthews Asia ESG Fund (MASGX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in the common and preferred stocks of companies located in emerging market countries that satisfy one or more of the fund’s environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) standards. The fund may also invest in companies located in developed countries; however, the fund may not invest in any company located in a developed country if, at the time of purchase, more than 20% of the fund’s assets are invested in developed market companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US5771307270 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 577130727 |
| Issuer | Matthews Asia Funds |
| Inception Date | Apr 29, 2015 |
| Category | Asia Pacific Equities |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
MASGX has a high expense ratio of 1.24%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Matthews Asia ESG Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Matthews Asia ESG Fund had a return of 1.75% year-to-date (YTD) and -0.55% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 1.75% | 25.45% |
| 1 month | -8.53% | 2.91% |
| 6 months | -1.92% | 14.05% |
| 1 year | -0.55% | 35.64% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.69% | 14.13% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MASGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -6.22% | 7.14% | 0.40% | 0.79% | -1.18% | 0.56% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 8.32% | -4.88% | 1.75% | ||
| 2023 | 5.92% | -6.87% | 2.67% | 2.21% | -1.08% | 5.70% | 8.64% | -7.14% | -3.51% | -6.45% | 7.22% | -3.30% | 2.18% |
| 2022 | -5.07% | -4.39% | -3.66% | -3.79% | 4.02% | 0.67% | -0.22% | -1.33% | -11.78% | -2.55% | 19.02% | -8.00% | -18.36% |
| 2021 | 6.96% | 1.88% | -3.62% | 2.42% | 2.24% | 4.08% | -0.41% | -0.29% | 0.77% | 2.92% | -1.93% | -11.00% | 2.88% |
| 2020 | -3.79% | -0.94% | -19.89% | 11.58% | 3.92% | 13.66% | 7.17% | 8.54% | -2.62% | 0.79% | 11.94% | 4.91% | 34.93% |
| 2019 | 6.01% | 3.02% | 2.57% | -0.27% | -5.65% | 3.99% | -1.74% | -1.40% | -0.19% | 4.73% | -0.63% | 0.91% | 11.32% |
| 2018 | 4.59% | -4.14% | 1.55% | -1.53% | -0.86% | -1.48% | -0.35% | 0.71% | -1.67% | -9.22% | 6.11% | -7.07% | -13.50% |
| 2017 | 4.46% | 3.31% | 4.03% | -0.20% | 4.48% | 1.81% | 2.43% | 0.91% | 1.36% | 3.39% | 1.30% | 0.89% | 31.94% |
| 2016 | -7.69% | -1.17% | 6.77% | -0.11% | -0.44% | 1.79% | 4.73% | -1.57% | 1.92% | -0.31% | -3.46% | -1.07% | -1.39% |
| 2015 | 1.00% | -2.57% | -2.34% | -6.87% | -1.01% | 7.00% | -2.22% | -0.01% | -7.31% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MASGX is 1, indicating that it is in the bottom 1% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Matthews Asia ESG Fund (MASGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Matthews Asia ESG Fund provided a 1.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.27 | $0.13 | $0.04 |
Dividend yield | 1.96% | 1.99% | 0.34% | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.27% | 0.20% | 2.35% | 1.47% | 0.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthews Asia ESG Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2015 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Matthews Asia ESG Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Matthews Asia ESG Fund was 37.82%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Matthews Asia ESG Fund drawdown is 28.90%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.82% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -37.31% | Jan 30, 2018 | 540 | Mar 23, 2020 | 94 | Aug 5, 2020 | 634 |
| -18.75% | May 27, 2015 | 166 | Jan 21, 2016 | 296 | Mar 24, 2017 | 462 |
| -13.99% | Feb 17, 2021 | 26 | Mar 24, 2021 | 142 | Oct 14, 2021 | 168 |
| -7.41% | Sep 3, 2020 | 15 | Sep 24, 2020 | 30 | Nov 5, 2020 | 45 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Matthews Asia ESG Fund volatility is 6.07%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.