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Matthews China (MCHFX)On Dec 18: 24.57  Down 0.23 (0.93%)  
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
Fund Family:Matthews Asia Funds
Net Assets:2.42B
Year-to-Date Return:74.13%
Yield:1.07%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:19-Feb-98
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Pacific/Asia ex-Japan Stk
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Richard H. Gao
Lead Manager since 01-Jan-99
Gao joined Matthews in 1997 as a China Analyst and is currently a Portfolio Manager. He began his career at the Bank of China in 1989, first as a Loan Officer, then as a FOREX Trader in the Treasury Department. In 1993, he became Assistant Manager at the Bank of China, where he was in charge of FOREX trading for import/export companies.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$2,500
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$500
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
MCHFX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of total net assets, which include borrowings for investment purposes, in the common and preferred stocks of companies located in China. China includes its administrative and other districts, such as Hong Kong.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (9-Dec-09): 0.07
Last Cap Gain (10-Dec-08): 5.62
Annual Holdings Turnover 8.00%
Average for Category: 82.23%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMCHFXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.97%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.36%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.48%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$940
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,088
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,807
* Per $10,000 invested


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