At Matthews, we believe in the long-term growth of Asia. Since 1991, we have focused our efforts and expertise within the region, investing through a variety of market environments. As an independent, privately owned firm, Matthews is the largest dedicated Asia-only investment specialist in the United States.
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Matthews Japan Fund

Inception Date

December 31, 1998

Fund Assets

$209.12 million (4/30/2013)

Symbol

MJFOX

CUSIP

577-130-800

Benchmark

MSCI Japan Index
Tokyo Stock Price Index

Geographic Focus

Japan

Investment Objective

Long-term capital appreciation

Strategy

Under normal market conditions, the Matthews Japan Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in the common and preferred stocks of companies located in Japan. The Fund seeks to invest in companies capable of sustainable growth based on the fundamental characteristics of those companies, including balance sheet information; number of employees; size and stability of cash flow; management’s depth, adaptability and integrity; product lines; marketing strategies; corporate governance; and financial health.

Risks

Investments in Asian securities may involve risks such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. In addition, investments in a single-country fund, which is considered a non-diversified fund, may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific country. These and other risks associated with investing in the Fund can be found in the prospectus.

Portfolio Managers

Lead Manager

Taizo Ishida

Co-Manager

Kenichi Amaki

Fees & Expenses

Gross Expense Ratio1

1.20%

Portfolio Turnover 2

48.58%


1 Matthews Asia Funds does not charge 12b-1 fees.
2 The lesser of fiscal year 2012 long-term purchase costs or sales proceeds divided by the average monthly market value of long-term securities.

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You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds carefully before making an investment decision. This and other information about the Funds is contained in the prospectus or summary prospectus, which may also be obtained by calling 800-789-ASIA (2742). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest or send money as it explains the risks associated with investing in international and emerging markets. These include risks related to social and political instability, market illiquidity and currency volatility. Investing in foreign securities may involve certain additional risks, exchange rate fluctuations, less liquidity, greater volatility and less regulation. Fixed income investments are subject to additional risks, including, but not limited to, interest rate, credit and inflation risks. Single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of a concentration in a specific sector or geographic region.

Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in the United States by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, Berwyn, PA
Matthews Asia Funds are distributed in Latin America by HMC Partners 
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