Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund (MSMLX)
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund will invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in the common and preferred stocks of small-capitalization companies located in emerging market countries anywhere in the world. Emerging market countries generally include every country in the world except the United States, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore and most of the countries in Western Europe.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US5771252062 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 577125206 |
| Issuer | Matthews Asia Funds |
| Inception Date | Sep 14, 2008 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Diversified |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
MSMLX has a high expense ratio of 1.37%, 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 Emerging Markets Small Companies 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 Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund had a return of -4.31% year-to-date (YTD) and -6.80% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund had an annualized return of 1.64%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -4.31% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -8.74% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | -5.86% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | -6.80% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 7.08% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 1.64% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MSMLX, 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 | -2.23% | 5.09% | -2.78% | 0.04% | -1.10% | 1.39% | 1.10% | 2.17% | 3.41% | -5.57% | -4.31% | ||
| 2023 | 8.45% | -4.51% | 1.88% | 2.63% | -0.80% | 6.13% | 8.06% | -5.49% | -2.31% | -6.29% | 9.31% | -3.65% | 12.25% |
| 2022 | -5.75% | -3.90% | -1.88% | -5.68% | 4.70% | -6.93% | 1.19% | 1.54% | -9.16% | -0.61% | 12.31% | -9.03% | -22.59% |
| 2021 | 3.55% | 1.12% | -4.16% | 5.92% | 4.03% | 7.15% | 3.16% | -1.48% | -0.29% | 4.14% | -0.15% | -7.57% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | -0.66% | -1.67% | -17.87% | 14.60% | 5.77% | 13.24% | 2.96% | 3.07% | 0.05% | 0.66% | 6.76% | 14.29% | 43.59% |
| 2019 | 4.58% | 2.90% | 1.74% | 2.30% | -4.38% | 5.18% | -1.95% | -1.05% | 3.19% | 2.75% | -2.34% | 3.72% | 17.38% |
| 2018 | 3.89% | -3.53% | 1.70% | -2.01% | 3.28% | -4.07% | -3.09% | -1.50% | -4.81% | -10.40% | 5.15% | -19.74% | -32.01% |
| 2017 | 2.73% | 3.63% | 3.75% | 1.47% | 1.17% | 0.97% | 3.03% | 2.98% | -0.13% | 1.56% | 2.30% | -4.26% | 20.66% |
| 2016 | -6.44% | -0.61% | 6.26% | -0.10% | -0.05% | 0.68% | 3.27% | 2.46% | 2.35% | -2.16% | -3.57% | -2.89% | -1.44% |
| 2015 | 0.28% | 1.53% | 0.50% | 5.83% | 0.60% | -2.74% | -6.33% | -11.83% | -0.05% | 4.48% | -2.04% | 1.18% | -9.43% |
| 2014 | -3.31% | 5.99% | 1.77% | -0.50% | 3.69% | 3.65% | 0.65% | 2.76% | -1.52% | -1.37% | 1.20% | -1.77% | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 1.10% | 2.95% | 1.11% | 1.89% | 2.98% | -6.34% | 0.21% | -6.60% | 5.93% | 5.27% | -0.66% | -0.04% | 7.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MSMLX 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 Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund (MSMLX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund provided a 1.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.03 | $0.08 | $0.09 |
Dividend yield | 1.66% | 1.59% | 0.39% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 0.51% | 0.49% | 0.43% | 0.43% | 0.13% | 0.39% | 0.48% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies 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 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 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 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2013 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
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 Emerging Markets Small Companies 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 Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund was 45.68%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 187 trading sessions.
The current Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund drawdown is 26.50%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -45.68% | Jun 13, 2018 | 447 | Mar 23, 2020 | 187 | Dec 16, 2020 | 634 |
| -36.4% | Sep 22, 2008 | 44 | Nov 20, 2008 | 114 | May 7, 2009 | 158 |
| -35.74% | Jul 27, 2011 | 102 | Dec 19, 2011 | 649 | Jul 23, 2014 | 751 |
| -34.27% | Nov 17, 2021 | 229 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -25.43% | Jun 2, 2015 | 162 | Jan 21, 2016 | 416 | Sep 14, 2017 | 578 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund volatility is 4.06%, 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.