Matthews China Dividend Fund

Frequently Asked Questions About MICDX

What does MICDX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, the fund aims to achieve its investment goals by dedicating at least 80% of its overall investable capital (inclusive of funds borrowed for investment purposes) to dividend-paying equity securities issued by companies based in China. The fund also has the discretion to invest in convertible debt and equity instruments of varying maturities and credit qualities. This encompasses securities that are unrated or would be considered below investment grade if they had a rating, provided they originate from companies situated in China. For clarity, China, in the context of this fund, includes its administrative regions and other territories, such as Hong Kong.

What is the expense ratio of MICDX?

Matthews China Dividend Fund (MICDX) charges an expense ratio of 1.19%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MICDX?

Matthews China Dividend Fund (MICDX) manages $92.9M 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 MICDX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MICDX launched?

Matthews China Dividend Fund (MICDX) launched in October 2010 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MICDX performed?

MICDX'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.