MAPTX vs. MSMLX
Compare and contrast key facts about Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund (MAPTX) and Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund (MSMLX).
MAPTX is managed by Matthews. It was launched on Sep 11, 1994. MSMLX is managed by Matthews. It was launched on Sep 14, 2008.
Performance
MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Performance Comparison
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MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAPTX Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | -1.16% | 30.07% | 3.25% | -4.82% | -20.69% | -17.92% | 28.88% | 10.75% | -11.05% | 39.94% |
MSMLX Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | -0.43% | 13.50% | -6.10% | 20.04% | -16.78% | 26.40% | 43.69% | 17.38% | -17.80% | 30.43% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MAPTX achieves a -1.16% return, which is significantly lower than MSMLX's -0.43% return. Over the past 10 years, MAPTX has underperformed MSMLX with an annualized return of 3.83%, while MSMLX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.25% annualized return.
MAPTX
- 1D
- -1.11%
- 1M
- -13.39%
- YTD
- -1.16%
- 6M
- 2.34%
- 1Y
- 28.93%
- 3Y*
- 6.59%
- 5Y*
- -4.14%
- 10Y*
- 3.83%
MSMLX
- 1D
- -1.87%
- 1M
- -12.08%
- YTD
- -0.43%
- 6M
- -1.97%
- 1Y
- 15.42%
- 3Y*
- 6.49%
- 5Y*
- 5.95%
- 10Y*
- 9.25%
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MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MAPTX has a 1.09% expense ratio, which is lower than MSMLX's 1.37% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MAPTX vs. MSMLX — Risk / Return Rank
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MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund (MAPTX) and Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund (MSMLX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| MAPTX | MSMLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.59 | 0.83 | +0.76 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.12 | 1.20 | +0.92 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.16 | +0.16 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.52 | 0.87 | +0.65 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.66 | 2.85 | +2.81 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| MAPTX | MSMLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.59 | 0.83 | +0.76 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.22 | 0.35 | -0.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.22 | 0.55 | -0.34 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.34 | 0.58 | -0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between MAPTX and MSMLX is 0.81, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Dividend Comparison
MAPTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.35%, more than MSMLX's 1.50% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAPTX Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | 2.35% | 2.33% | 8.93% | 2.93% | 8.52% | 4.85% | 5.74% | 3.44% | 4.78% | 1.25% | 2.61% | 11.18% |
MSMLX Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | 1.50% | 1.50% | 3.95% | 8.36% | 8.04% | 9.18% | 0.28% | 0.51% | 21.31% | 8.12% | 0.43% | 0.13% |
Drawdowns
MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MAPTX drawdown since its inception was -69.79%, which is greater than MSMLX's maximum drawdown of -36.40%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MAPTX and MSMLX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MAPTX | MSMLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.79% | -36.40% | -33.39% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.03% | -12.89% | -1.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -48.55% | -28.00% | -20.55% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -52.31% | -34.33% | -17.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -28.20% | -12.89% | -15.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -17.47% | -9.30% | -8.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.11% | 3.93% | +0.18% |
Volatility
MAPTX vs. MSMLX - Volatility Comparison
Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund (MAPTX) has a higher volatility of 9.09% compared to Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund (MSMLX) at 8.16%. This indicates that MAPTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MSMLX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MAPTX | MSMLX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.09% | 8.16% | +0.93% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.46% | 12.87% | +0.59% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.46% | 17.61% | +0.85% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.42% | 17.24% | +2.18% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.84% | 16.83% | +1.01% |