Matthews Asia Innovators Fund (MATFX) Alternatives
Matthews Asia Innovators Fund (MATFX) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MATFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MATFX
MATFX charges 1.18% annually. Among mutual funds in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MATFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 0.08% | May 15, 2000 | MATFX vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Aug 13, 2001 | MATFX vs VPADX | |
| DFA Asia Pacific Small Company | 0.42% | Jan 4, 1993 | MATFX vs DFRSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z | 0.81% | Oct 2, 2018 | MATFX vs FIQPX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class I | 0.94% | Jun 15, 1999 | MATFX vs FERIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MATFX
Among mutual funds in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Asia Pacific Fund | 93 | May 31, 1984 | MATFX vs MGSEX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 87 | Aug 13, 2001 | MATFX vs VPADX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 87 | May 15, 2000 | MATFX vs VPKIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class I | 84 | Jun 15, 1999 | MATFX vs FERIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z | 84 | Oct 2, 2018 | MATFX vs FIQPX |
Top Performing MATFX Alternatives (YTD)
MATFX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Asia Pacific Fund | 5.27% | May 31, 1984 | MATFX vs MGSEX | |
| Matthews Asia ESG Fund | 4.69% | Apr 29, 2015 | MATFX vs MASGX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 4.37% | May 15, 2000 | MATFX vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.34% | Aug 13, 2001 | MATFX vs VPADX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z | 0.95% | Oct 2, 2018 | MATFX vs FIQPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MATFX
MATFX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Greater India Fund | 14.21% | May 1, 1994 | MATFX vs ETGIX | |
| ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund | 14.65% | Feb 13, 2011 | MATFX vs INDAX | |
| Matthews India Fund | 15.66% | Oct 30, 2005 | MATFX vs MINDX | |
| Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund | 16.54% | Nov 2, 1997 | MATFX vs ASIAX | |
| Wasatch Emerging India Fund | 16.81% | Apr 25, 2011 | MATFX vs WAINX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MATFX
MATFX alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund | -11.73% | Nov 2, 1997 | MATFX vs ASIAX | |
| Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund | -13.21% | Oct 1, 1986 | MATFX vs FPBFX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | -13.40% | May 15, 2000 | MATFX vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -13.41% | Aug 13, 2001 | MATFX vs VPADX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Asia Fund | -13.42% | Apr 19, 1993 | MATFX vs FSEAX |
Other Mutual Funds from Matthews
Most popular Matthews mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 33 | -0.43% | Sep 14, 2008 | MATFX vs MSMLX | |
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | China Equities | 67 | 10.66% | May 30, 2011 | MATFX vs MCSMX | |
| Matthews China Fund | China Equities | 9 | -9.47% | Feb 18, 1998 | MATFX vs MCHFX | |
| Matthews Japan Fund | Japan Equities | 41 | -1.91% | Dec 30, 1998 | MATFX vs MJFOX | |
| Matthews China Dividend Fund | China Equities | — | — | Nov 29, 2009 | MATFX vs MCDFX | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 74 | -1.16% | Sep 11, 1994 | MATFX vs MAPTX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 72 | -0.31% | Apr 29, 2020 | MATFX vs MEGMX |
Often Compared With MATFX
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