# Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA (ASIA): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Matthews Asia · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2023-09-21 The Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF (ASIA) aims to allocate capital to equity securities, including both common and preferred shares, issued by Asian enterprises poised for sustainable long-term expansion. Its geographic scope encompasses the broader Asia Pacific region, specifically excluding Japan, spanning a spectrum of economies from developed nations to rapidly evolving emerging markets and nascent frontier economies. Although the portfolio generally favors mid-to-large capitalization companies, the fund retains flexibility to invest in firms of varying sizes. Selection is informed b... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $37.39 | | Expense Ratio | 0.79% | | Assets Under Management | $47.0M | | NAV | $37.48 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.96% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.36 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $32.15 – $47.47 | | Beta | 0.84 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.3575 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-17 - Pay date: 2025-12-22 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does ASIA invest in? The Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF (ASIA) aims to allocate capital to equity securities, including both common and preferred shares, issued by Asian enterprises poised for sustainable long-term expansion. Its geographic scope encompasses the broader Asia Pacific region, specifically excluding Japan, spanning a spectrum of economies from developed nations to rapidly evolving emerging markets and nascent frontier economies. Although the portfolio generally favors mid-to-large capitalization companies, the fund retains flexibility to invest in firms of varying sizes. Selection is informed by a comprehensive assessment of metrics like book value, sales figures, profitability, cash flow generation, dividend distributions, and employee numbers. The investment process is fundamentally driven, emphasizing companies distinguished by strong balance sheets, consistent cash flow, operational adaptability, high integrity, compelling product arrays, shrewd marketing tactics, robust corporate governance, sound financial footing, and experienced leadership. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are also considered as part of the investment analysis. However, it is important to note that not every portfolio holding will necessarily demonstrate strong ESG attributes, and there may be occasions when a comprehensive ESG profile for a company is unavailable or indeterminable. Furthermore, the fund is permitted to invest in various depositary receipts, such as American, European, and Global Depositary Receipts. ### What is the expense ratio of ASIA? Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA (ASIA) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is ASIA? Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA (ASIA) manages $47.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is ASIA actively managed or an index fund? ASIA's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was ASIA launched? Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA (ASIA) launched in September 2023 and is managed by Matthews Asia. ### How has ASIA performed? ASIA's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does ASIA pay a dividend? Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA (ASIA) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.96%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does ASIA pay dividends? Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF ASIA pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is ASIA's dividend yield? ASIA's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.96%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is ASIA's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for ASIA was 2025-12-17. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will ASIA's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.79% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does ASIA charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from ASIA's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does ASIA cost more than a fund like VOO? ASIA's strategy (current expense ratio 0.79%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where ASIA sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to ASIA? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as ASIA (0.79%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/asia/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.