- CUSIP
- 577125784
- Issuer
- Matthews
- Inception Date
- Oct 29, 2010
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $160M
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Performance
MKOR Performance Chart
Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR) is up 104.0% since the beginning of the year. MKOR is currently trading at $70 per share.
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Returns By Period
Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR) has returned 104.00% so far this year and 169.65% over the past 12 months.
Matthews Korea Active ETF
- 1D
- -1.03%
- 1M
- 13.77%
- YTD
- 104.00%
- 6M
- 114.48%
- 1Y
- 169.65%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MKOR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 17, 2023, MKOR's average daily return is +0.16%, while the average monthly return is +3.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.7 years.
Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +30.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -16.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MKOR closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Jun 11, 2026 with a return of +9.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26.04% | 20.13% | -16.25% | 30.68% | 16.72% | 5.47% | 104.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.22% | -1.53% | -0.62% | 4.17% | 7.00% | 17.86% | -0.87% | -1.42% | 10.00% | 14.49% | -4.85% | 7.54% | 70.33% |
| 2024 | -7.47% | 5.43% | 3.65% | -3.21% | -1.28% | 3.76% | -0.20% | 1.42% | -2.08% | -5.58% | -1.83% | -8.51% | -15.76% |
| 2023 | -0.47% | -7.18% | -4.11% | -5.99% | 10.87% | 5.56% | -2.52% |
Benchmark Metrics
Matthews Korea Active ETF has an annualized alpha of 22.44%, beta of 1.07, and R2 of 0.32 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 17, 2023.
- This ETF captured 170.33% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 66.83% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- R2 of 0.32 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 22.44%
- Beta
- 1.07
- R²
- 0.32
- Upside Capture
- 170.33%
- Downside Capture
- 66.83%
Expense Ratio
MKOR has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MKOR ranks 94 for risk / return — in the top 94% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Matthews Korea Active ETF (MKOR) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MKOR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +2.18 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.46 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.61 | 1.37 | +0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.28 | 2.78 | +5.49 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 30.39 | 12.44 | +17.95 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Matthews Korea Active ETF provided a 1.29% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.90 | $1.10 |
Dividend yield | 1.29% | 2.62% | 5.28% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthews Korea 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 | $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 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2024 | $1.10 | $1.10 |
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 Korea 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 Korea Active ETF was 22.09%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 40 trading sessions.
The current Matthews Korea Active ETF drawdown is 1.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -22.09%Apr 2025 | 8mo 27d | 1mo 28d | 10mo 25dJul 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -20.62%Mar 2026 | 28d | 18d | 1mo 16dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2023 correction2023 | -16.78%Oct 2023 | 3mo 12d | 6mo 21d | 10mo 3dJul 2023 - May 2024 |
2026 correction2026 | -14.34%Jun 2026 | 3d | 10d | 13dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2025 correction2025 | -10.38%Nov 2025 | 16d | 1mo 9d | 1mo 25dNov 2025 - Dec 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MKOR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.09% | -56.78% | +34.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -20.62% | -9.10% | -11.52% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.03% | -1.80% | +0.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.27% | -10.71% | +4.44% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.61% | 2.03% | +3.58% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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