Matthews China Fund (MCHFX) Alternatives
Matthews China Fund (MCHFX) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MCHFX. 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 MCHFX
MCHFX charges 1.12% annually. Among mutual funds in the China Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MCHFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 0.80% | Oct 2, 2018 | MCHFX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 0.91% | Nov 1, 1995 | MCHFX vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 0.93% | May 9, 2008 | MCHFX vs FHKIX | |
| Baillie Gifford China Equities Fund | 0.96% | Jul 6, 2021 | MCHFX vs BGCBX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | 0.99% | Jun 28, 2004 | MCHFX vs GOPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MCHFX
Among mutual funds in the China 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 91 | Dec 9, 2019 | MCHFX vs TRCLX | |
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | 89 | Jul 6, 2006 | MCHFX vs CAF | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 89 | Nov 1, 1995 | MCHFX vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 88 | Oct 2, 2018 | MCHFX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 88 | May 9, 2008 | MCHFX vs FHKIX |
Top Performing MCHFX Alternatives (YTD)
MCHFX alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | 10.66% | May 30, 2011 | MCHFX vs MCSMX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 8.83% | Dec 9, 2019 | MCHFX vs TRCLX | |
| Oberweis China Opportunities Fund | 6.97% | Oct 2, 2005 | MCHFX vs OBCHX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 5.55% | Oct 2, 2018 | MCHFX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 5.51% | Nov 1, 1995 | MCHFX vs FHKCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MCHFX
MCHFX alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | 17.24% | Dec 26, 2018 | MCHFX vs CHILX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | 18.65% | Jun 29, 1994 | MCHFX vs ICHKX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 19.55% | Dec 9, 2019 | MCHFX vs TRCLX | |
| Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | 19.72% | Jul 7, 1994 | MCHFX vs GSAGX | |
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | 19.73% | Jul 6, 2006 | MCHFX vs CAF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MCHFX
MCHFX alternatives from the China Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | -11.45% | Jul 6, 2006 | MCHFX vs CAF | |
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | -11.64% | Dec 26, 2018 | MCHFX vs CHILX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | -13.78% | Dec 9, 2019 | MCHFX vs TRCLX | |
| Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | -13.89% | Jul 7, 1994 | MCHFX vs GSAGX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | -14.00% | Jun 29, 1994 | MCHFX vs ICHKX |
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 India Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 1 | -19.53% | Oct 30, 2005 | MCHFX vs MINDX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 33 | -0.43% | Sep 14, 2008 | MCHFX vs MSMLX | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 81 | 6.71% | Dec 26, 1999 | MCHFX vs MATFX | |
| Matthews Japan Fund | Japan Equities | 41 | -1.91% | Dec 30, 1998 | MCHFX vs MJFOX | |
| Matthews China Dividend Fund | China Equities | — | — | Nov 29, 2009 | MCHFX vs MCDFX | |
| Matthews Asia ESG Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 68 | 4.69% | Apr 29, 2015 | MCHFX vs MASGX | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 74 | -1.16% | Sep 11, 1994 | MCHFX vs MAPTX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 72 | -0.31% | Apr 29, 2020 | MCHFX vs MEGMX |
Often Compared With MCHFX
What investors most often compare with MCHFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | MCHFX vs SMH | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | MCHFX vs SCHG | |
| Invesco China Technology ETF | China Equities | 18 | -11.50% | Dec 8, 2009 | MCHFX vs CQQQ | |
| ERShares Global Entrepreneurs™ | Global Equities | 9 | -18.94% | Nov 10, 2010 | MCHFX vs ENTIX | |
| KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | China Equities | 4 | -16.51% | Jul 31, 2013 | MCHFX vs KWEB | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MCHFX vs VOO | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class A | China Equities | 88 | 5.42% | May 9, 2008 | MCHFX vs FHKAX |
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