# Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR (MKOR): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Matthews Asia · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2010-10-29

In typical market conditions, this fund endeavors to fulfill its investment objective by allocating a minimum of 80% of its net assets—a figure that includes any capital acquired through borrowing—to both common and preferred equity shares of companies primarily operating in South Korea.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $52.99 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Assets Under Management | $117.9M |
| NAV | $53.45 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.70% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.90 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Irregular |
| 52-Week Range | $31.71 – $72.96 |
| Beta | 2.23 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.9027 /share
- Ex-date: 2025-12-17
- Pay date: 2025-12-22

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does MKOR invest in?

In typical market conditions, this fund endeavors to fulfill its investment objective by allocating a minimum of 80% of its net assets—a figure that includes any capital acquired through borrowing—to both common and preferred equity shares of companies primarily operating in South Korea.

### What is the expense ratio of MKOR?

Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR (MKOR) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is MKOR?

Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR (MKOR) manages $117.9M 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 MKOR actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was MKOR launched?

Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR (MKOR) launched in October 2010 and is managed by Matthews Asia.

### How has MKOR performed?

MKOR'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 MKOR pay a dividend?

Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR (MKOR) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.70%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does MKOR pay dividends?

Matthews Korea Active ETF MKOR pays dividends Irregular. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is MKOR's dividend yield?

MKOR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.70%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is MKOR's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MKOR was 2025-12-17. The next ex-date typically follows Irregular; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will MKOR'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 MKOR charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MKOR'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 MKOR cost more than a fund like VOO?

MKOR'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 MKOR sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to MKOR?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as MKOR (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/mkor
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkor/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkor/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkor/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/mkor/peers

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