Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class

Frequently Asked Questions About MJFOX

What does MJFOX invest in?

The fund's primary objective is to achieve substantial capital appreciation over the long term. To this end, under typical market circumstances, it commits a minimum of 80% of its total net assets—which may include capital acquired through borrowing for investment purposes—to the common and preferred stocks issued by businesses situated in Japan. For the purpose of this strategy, a company, issuer, or its securities are deemed "located" within a country or region if they maintain significant operational, economic, or legal ties to that geographical area.

What is the expense ratio of MJFOX?

Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class (MJFOX) charges an expense ratio of 1.16%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is MJFOX?

Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class (MJFOX) manages $768.7M 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 MJFOX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MJFOX launched?

Matthews Japan Fund Investor Class (MJFOX) launched in December 1998 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MJFOX performed?

MJFOX'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.