Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About MASGX

What does MASGX invest in?

The fund's main strategy for achieving its investment objective involves dedicating at least 80% of its net assets, including any capital borrowed for investment, to the common and preferred shares of companies operating in emerging market countries. These companies must also align with one or more of the fund's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards. While the fund retains the flexibility to invest in businesses based in developed nations, it is prohibited from making such a purchase if, at the time of that transaction, more than 20% of the fund's total assets are already allocated to developed market companies.

What is the expense ratio of MASGX?

Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Fund (MASGX) charges an expense ratio of 1.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MASGX?

Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Fund (MASGX) manages $370.7M 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 MASGX actively managed or an index fund?

MASGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was MASGX launched?

Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Fund (MASGX) launched in April 2015 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MASGX performed?

MASGX'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.