Microchip Technology Incorporated

Frequently Asked Questions About MCHP

What does MCHP invest in?

Microchip Technology Incorporated creates, produces, and sells intelligent, interconnected, and secure embedded control solutions to customers throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The company's core offerings include a range of microcontrollers, such as general-purpose 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit models, as well as 32-bit embedded microprocessors. These specialized microcontrollers are designed for numerous applications across industries like automotive, industrial, computing, communications, lighting, power supplies, motor control, human-machine interfaces, security, and various wired and wireless connectivity needs. Beyond its processors, Microchip provides development tools that enable system designers to program its microcontroller and microprocessor units for specific tasks. Its product lineup also features Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) and a broad selection of analog, interface, mixed-signal, and timing components. This extensive category encompasses power management, linear, high-voltage, thermal management, discrete diodes and MOSFETs, radio frequency (RF), drivers, safety, security, USB, Ethernet, wireless, and other interface products. For compact device applications, the company supplies memory products such as serial EEPROM, serial and parallel flash, serial SRAM, and serial EERAM. A significant aspect of Microchip's business involves licensing its SuperFlash embedded flash and NVM technologies. These are provided to foundries, integrated device manufacturers, and design partners for use in manufacturing their own microcontrollers, gate arrays, RF, analog, and neuromorphic computing products that require integrated non-volatile memory. Moreover, Microchip delivers engineering services, along with wafer foundry, assembly, and test subcontracting manufacturing services. It also produces specialized timing systems, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), and aerospace products. Microchip Technology Incorporated was established in 1989 and is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

What is the expense ratio of MCHP?

An expense ratio for Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) is not available from our data sources — neither our market-data feed nor the SEC's structured prospectus and annual-report datasets report one for this share class. The fund's prospectus on the issuer's site carries the authoritative fee.

How big is MCHP?

Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) manages $42.82B 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 MCHP actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MCHP launched?

Microchip Technology Incorporated (MCHP) launched in March 1993 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MCHP performed?

MCHP'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.