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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Matthews China Discovery Active ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Matthews China Discovery Active ETF (MCHS) has returned 10.80% so far this year and 32.41% over the past 12 months.
Matthews China Discovery Active ETF
- 1D
- -0.59%
- 1M
- -10.87%
- YTD
- 10.80%
- 6M
- 7.16%
- 1Y
- 32.41%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 11, 2024, MCHS's average daily return is +0.09%, while the average monthly return is +1.85%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.2 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Sep 2024 with a return of +19.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MCHS closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Oct 8, 2024 at -11.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.68% | 12.31% | -10.87% | 10.80% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.41% | 4.83% | 1.26% | -4.10% | 1.86% | 5.71% | 6.05% | 9.28% | 3.25% | -2.93% | -2.24% | 1.92% | 31.19% |
| 2024 | -9.40% | 11.55% | -0.39% | 3.56% | 2.23% | -5.47% | -4.97% | -2.22% | 19.87% | -3.41% | -1.82% | 0.10% | 6.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Matthews China Discovery Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 13.85%, beta of 0.70, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 12, 2024.
- This ETF captured 71.33% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -21.13%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.70 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R² of 0.16 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 13.85%
- Beta
- 0.70
- R²
- 0.16
- Upside Capture
- 71.33%
- Downside Capture
- -21.13%
Expense Ratio
MCHS has an expense ratio of 0.89%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MCHS ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Matthews China Discovery Active ETF (MCHS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| MCHS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.27 | 0.90 | +0.37 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.83 | 1.39 | +0.44 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.27 | 1.21 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.03 | 1.40 | +0.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.51 | 6.61 | +0.91 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore MCHS risk-adjusted metrics in detail
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Dividends
Dividend History
Matthews China Discovery Active ETF provided a 3.22% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.16 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.16 | $1.16 | $1.41 |
Dividend yield | 3.22% | 3.56% | 5.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthews China Discovery Active ETF. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.16 | $1.16 |
| 2024 | $1.41 | $1.41 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Matthews China Discovery Active ETF. 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 China Discovery Active ETF was 23.75%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 71 trading sessions.
The current Matthews China Discovery Active ETF drawdown is 11.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.75% | Oct 8, 2024 | 125 | Apr 8, 2025 | 71 | Jul 22, 2025 | 196 |
| -18.87% | May 20, 2024 | 70 | Aug 28, 2024 | 22 | Sep 30, 2024 | 92 |
| -12.15% | Mar 3, 2026 | 15 | Mar 23, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -11.65% | Jan 16, 2024 | 15 | Feb 5, 2024 | 15 | Feb 27, 2024 | 30 |
| -10.19% | Oct 3, 2025 | 36 | Nov 21, 2025 | 30 | Jan 7, 2026 | 66 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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