Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions About MPWR

What does MPWR invest in?

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. specializes in the creation, promotion, and sale of advanced semiconductor components for power management. Their innovative solutions cater to a broad spectrum of industries, including information technology, data storage, automotive, industrial applications, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. A core offering consists of direct current (DC) to DC integrated circuits (ICs), which are vital for regulating and transforming electrical voltages in diverse systems such as portable gadgets, wireless local area network access points, personal computers, displays, car entertainment systems, and medical devices. Additionally, they provide integrated circuits specifically designed for lighting control, essential for illuminating liquid crystal display (LCD) panels in laptops, monitors, vehicle navigation systems, and televisions, alongside general illumination products. The company reaches its clientele, which includes major equipment manufacturers, design firms, and electronics assembly providers, as well as other customers, through both direct sales and an extensive network of distributors and resellers across key global regions like China, Taiwan, Europe, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Japan, the United States, and beyond. Founded in 1997, the company's headquarters are situated in Kirkland, Washington.

What is the expense ratio of MPWR?

An expense ratio for Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) 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 MPWR?

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) manages $65.53B 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 MPWR actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was MPWR launched?

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR) launched in November 2004 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has MPWR performed?

MPWR'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.