Form 497K
Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund
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SUMMARY PROSPECTUS |
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April 30, 2018 |
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TICKER: MAINX (INVESTOR CLASS), MINCX (INSTITUTIONAL CLASS)
Before you invest, you may want to review the Funds Prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the
Funds Prospectus and other information about the Fund online at matthewsasia.com/prospectus. You may also obtain this information at no additional cost by calling 800.789.ASIA (2742) or by sending an e-mail request to
prospectus@matthewsasia.com. The Funds Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, both dated April 30, 2018, are incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus.
Investment Objective
Total
return over the long term, with an emphasis on income.
Fees and Expenses of the Fund
This table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of this Fund.
SHAREHOLDER FEES
(fees paid directly from your investment)
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Investor Class |
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Institutional Class |
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Maximum Account Fee on Redemptions (for wire redemptions only) |
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$9 |
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$9 |
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ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(expenses that you pay
each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Management Fee |
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0.65% |
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0.65% |
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Distribution (12b-1) Fees |
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0.00% |
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0.00% |
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Other Expenses |
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0.64% |
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0.43% |
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Administration and Shareholder Servicing Fees |
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0.14% |
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0.14% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses |
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1.29% |
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1.08% |
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Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement1 |
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(0.14% |
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(0.18% |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement |
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1.15% |
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0.90% |
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Matthews has contractually agreed (i) to waive fees and reimburse expenses to the extent needed to limit Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees,
taxes, interest, brokerage commissions, short sale dividend expenses, expenses incurred in connection with any merger or reorganization or extraordinary expenses such as litigation) of the Institutional Class to 0.90% first by waiving class
specific expenses (i.e., shareholder service fees specific to a particular class) of the Institutional Class and then, to the extent necessary, by waiving non-class specific expenses of the Institutional
Class, and (ii) if any Fund-wide expenses (i.e., expenses that apply to both the Institutional Class and the Investor Class) are waived for the Institutional Class to maintain the 0.90% expense limitation, to waive an equal amount (in
annual percentage terms) of those same expenses for the Investor Class. The Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement for the Investor Class may vary from year to year and will in some years exceed 0.90%.
If the operating expenses fall below the expense limitation in a year within three years after Matthews has made a waiver or reimbursement, the Fund may reimburse Matthews up to an amount that does not cause the expenses for that year to exceed the
lesser of (i) the expense limitation applicable at the time of that fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement or (ii) the expense limitation in effect at the time of recoupment. This agreement will remain in place until April 30, 2019
and may be terminated at any time by the Board of Trustees on behalf of the Fund on 60 days written notice to Matthews. Matthews may decline to renew this agreement by written notice to the Trust at least 30 days before its annual expiration
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EXAMPLE OF FUND EXPENSES
This example is intended
to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those
periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Funds operating expenses remain the same. The example
PS-MAINX/MINCX-0418
reflects the expense limitation for the one year period only. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:
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One year |
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Ten years |
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Investor Class |
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$117 |
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$395 |
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$694 |
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$1,544 |
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Institutional Class |
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$92 |
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$326 |
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$578 |
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$1,301 |
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The Fund
pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or turns over its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a
taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example of fund expenses, affect the Funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Funds portfolio turnover rate was 37% of
the average value of its portfolio.
Principal Investment Strategy
Under normal market conditions, the Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its net assets,
which include borrowings for investment purposes, in income-producing securities including, but not limited to, dividend paying equity securities, and debt and debt-related instruments issued by governments, quasi-governmental entities,
supra-national institutions, and companies in Asia. The Fund intends to achieve its investment objective by investing in income-generating securities across currencies and the capital structure. Investments may be denominated in any currency, and
may represent any part of a companys capital structure from debt to equity or with features of both. Debt and debt-related instruments typically include bonds, debentures, bills, securitized instruments (which are vehicles backed by pools of
assets such as loans or other receivables), notes, certificates of deposit and other bank obligations, bank loans, senior secured bank debt, convertible debt securities (including contingent capital financial instruments or CoCos),
exchangeable bonds, credit-linked notes, inflation-linked instruments, repurchase agreements, payment-in-kind securities and derivative instruments with fixed income
characteristics.
Asia consists of all countries and markets in Asia, such as China and India, and includes developed, emerging, and frontier countries
and markets in the Asian region. A company or other issuer is considered to be located in a country or a region, and a security or instrument will deemed to be an Asian (or specific country) security or instrument, if it has substantial
ties to that country or region. Matthews currently makes that determination based primarily on one or more of the following criteria: (A) with respect to a company or issuer, whether (i) it is organized under the laws of that country
or any country in that region; (ii) it derives at least 50% of its revenues or profits from goods produced or sold, investments made, or services performed, or has at least 50% of its assets located, within that country or region; (iii) it
has the primary trading markets for its securities in that country or region; (iv) it has its principal place of business in or is otherwise headquartered in that country or region; or (v) it is a governmental entity or an agency,
instrumentality or a political subdivision of that country or any country in that region; and (B) with respect to an instrument or issue, whether (i) its issuer is headquartered or organized in that country or region;
(ii) it is issued to finance a project with significant assets or operations in that country or region; (iii) it is secured or backed by assets located in that country or region;
(iv) it is a component or its issuer is included in a recognized securities index for the country or region; or (v) it is denominated in the currency of an Asian country and addresses at least one of the other above criteria. The term
located and the associated criteria listed above have been defined in such a way that Matthews has latitude in determining whether an issuer should be included within a region or country.
Up to 50% of the Funds total net assets may be invested in securities of issuers from a single country (including the government of that country, its
agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions), and up to 25% of the Funds total net assets, may be invested in the securities issued by any one Asian government (including its agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions).
The Fund may engage in derivative transactions for speculative purposes as well as to manage credit, interest rate and currency exposures of underlying
instruments or market exposures. The Fund may use a variety of derivative instruments, including for example, forward contracts, option contracts, futures and options on futures, and swaps (including interest rate swaps, credit default swaps,
options or swaptions). The Fund may seek to take on or hedge credit, currency, and interest rate exposure by using derivatives, and, as a result, the Funds exposure to credit, currency, and interest rates could exceed the value of the
Funds assets denominated in that currency and could exceed the value of the Funds net assets. Although the Fund will not limit its foreign currency exposure and may invest without limitation in non-U.S. dollar-denominated securities and
instruments, it will not normally seek to hedge its exposure to foreign currencies.
The Fund is permitted to invest in debt securities of any quality,
including high yield debt securities rated below investment grade (commonly referred to as junk bonds) and unrated debt securities. The Fund has no stated maturity or duration target and the average effective maturity or duration target
may change. Matthews has implemented risk management systems to monitor the Fund to reduce the risk of loss through overemphasis on a particular issuer, country, industry, currency, or interest rate regime.
The implementation of the principal investment strategies of the Fund may result in concentration from time to time in one or more sectors, including the
financial services sector, but the Fund may invest in companies in any sector.
Principal Risks of Investment
There is no guarantee that your investment in the Fund will increase in value. The value of your investment in the Fund could go down, meaning you could lose
money. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are:
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Credit Risk: A debt instruments price depends, in part, on the credit quality of the issuer, borrower,
counterparty, or underlying collateral and can decline in response to changes in the financial condition of the issuer, borrower, counterparty, or underlying collateral, or changes in specific or general market, economic, industry, political,
regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions. Credit risk tends to rise and fall with credit cycles that may last several years from trough to peak default rates. As such, the underlying credit risk of a borrower might be compounded by a turn in
the credit cycle that is characterized by a rise in borrowing costs or a tightening of systemic liquidity. Additionally, because a portion of the securities held by the Fund will be in an external currency to the borrower (i.e. a currency that is
not the home currency of the company) there are additional risks connected with the sovereign country of the issuer. For example, these risks may include, but are not limited to, capital controls imposed by the sovereign country that may undermine
an issuers ability to meet its debt obligations on a full or timely basis. Credit risk analysis may also include an issuers willingness to meet its financial obligations.
Interest Rate Risk (including Prepayment and Extension Risks): Changes in interest rates in each of the countries in which the Fund may invest, as well as
interest rates in more-developed countries, may cause a decline in the market value of an investment. Generally, fixed income securities will decrease in value when interest rates rise and can be expected to rise in value when interest rates
decline. As interest rates decline, debt issuers may repay or refinance their loans or obligations earlier than anticipated. The issuers of fixed income securities may, therefore, repay principal in advance. This would force the Fund to reinvest the
proceeds from the principal prepayments at lower rates, which reduces the Funds income.
Currency Risks: When the Fund invests in foreign currencies
(directly or through a financial instrument) or in securities denominated in a foreign currency, there is the risk that the value of the foreign currency will increase or decrease against the value of the U.S. dollar. The value of an investment
denominated in a foreign currency will decline in dollar terms if that currency weakens against the dollar. Additionally, Asian countries may utilize formal or informal currency-exchange controls or capital controls. Capital controls may
impose restrictions on the Funds ability to repatriate investments or income. Capital controls may also affect the value of the Funds holdings.
Convertible and Exchangeable Securities Risk: The market value of a convertible security performs like that of a regular debt security, that is, if market
interest rates rise, the value of a convertible security usually falls. In addition, convertible securities are subject to the risk that the issuer will not be able to pay interest or dividends when due, and their market value may change based on
changes in the issuers credit rating or the markets perception of the issuers creditworthiness. Since it derives a portion of its value from the common stock into which it may be converted, a convertible security is also subject to
the same types of market and issuer risks that apply to the underlying common stock.
The Fund may also invest in convertible securities known as
contingent capital financial instruments or CoCos. CoCos generally provide for mandatory or automatic conversion into common stock of the issuer under certain circumstances or
may have principal write down features. Because the timing of conversion may not be anticipated, and conversion may occur when prices are unfavorable, reduced returns or losses may occur. Some
CoCos may be leveraged, which can make those CoCos more volatile in changing interest rate or other conditions.
Exchangeable bonds are subject to risks
similar to convertible securities. In addition, bonds that are exchangeable into the stock of a different company also are subject to the risks associated with an investment in that other company.
Country Concentration: The Fund may invest a significant portion of its total net assets, 25% or more, in the securities of issuers located in a single
country (including the government of that country, its agencies, instrumentalities and political subdivisions, quasi-governmental entities, supra-national institutions issuing debt deemed to be of that country, and companies located in that
country). The Fund has in recent years invested more than 25% of its assets in China and Hong Kong together. An investment in the Fund therefore may entail greater risk than an investment in a fund that does not concentrate its investments in a
single or small number of countries because these securities may be more sensitive to adverse social, political, economic or regulatory developments affecting that country or countries, than funds that do not concentrate their investments. Events
affecting a single or small number of countries may have a significant and potentially adverse impact on your investment in the Fund, and the Funds performance may be more volatile than that of funds that invest globally.
Political, Social and Economic Risks of Investing in Asia: The value of the Funds assets may be adversely affected by political, economic, social and
religious instability; inadequate investor protection; changes in laws or regulations of countries within the Asian region (including countries in which the Fund invests, as well as the broader region); international relations with other nations;
natural disasters; corruption and military activity. The Asian region, and particularly China, Japan and South Korea, may be adversely affected by political, military, economic and other factors related to North Korea. In addition, Chinas
long-running conflict over Taiwan, border disputes with many of its neighbors and historically strained relations with Japan could adversely impact economies in the region. The economies of many Asian countries differ from the economies of more
developed countries in many respects, such as rate of growth, inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, financial system stability, the national balance of payments position and sensitivity to changes in global trade. Deflationary
factors could also reemerge in certain Asian markets, the potential effects of which are difficult to forecast. While certain Asian governments will have the ability to offset deflationary conditions through fiscal or budgetary measures, others will
lack the capacity to do so. Certain Asian countries are highly dependent upon and may be affected by developments in the United States, Europe and other Asian economies. Global economic conditions, and international trade, affecting Asian economies
and companies could deteriorate as a result of political instability and uncertainty, and politically motivated actions, in the United States and Europe, as well as increased tensions with certain nations such as Russia.
Volatility: The smaller size and lower levels of liquidity in Asian markets, as well as other factors, may result in changes
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in the prices of Asian securities that are more volatile than those of companies in the United States. This volatility can cause the price of the Funds shares (NAV) to go up or down
dramatically. Because of this volatility, it is recommended that you invest in the Fund only for the long term (typically five years or longer).
Risks
Associated with Emerging and Frontier Markets: Many Asian countries are considered emerging or frontier markets (newer or less developed emerging markets are also sometimes referred to as frontier markets). Such markets are often less stable
politically and economically than developed markets, and investing in these markets involves different and greater risks. There may be less publicly available information about companies in many Asian countries, and the stock exchanges and brokerage
industries in many Asian countries typically do not have the level of government oversight as do those in the United States. Securities markets of many Asian countries are also substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than securities
markets in the United States.
High-Yield Bonds and Other Lower-Rated Securities: The Funds investments in high-yield bonds (junk bonds,
which are primarily speculative securities) and other lower-rated securities will subject the Fund to substantial risk of loss. Issuers of junk bonds are less financially secure and less able to repay interest and principal compared to issuers of
investment-grade securities. Prices of junk bonds tend to be very volatile. These securities are less liquid than investment-grade debt securities and may be difficult to price or sell, particularly in times of negative sentiment toward high-yield
securities.
Derivatives Risk (including Options, Futures and Swaps): Derivatives are speculative and may hurt the Funds performance. Derivative
products are highly specialized instruments that require investment techniques and risk analyses different from those associated with stocks and bonds. The use of a derivative requires an understanding, not only of the underlying instrument but also
of the derivative itself, without the benefit of observing the performance of the derivative under all possible market conditions. Derivatives present the risk of disproportionately increased losses and/or reduced opportunities for gains when the
financial asset or measure to which the derivative is linked changes in unexpected ways.
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Options Risk. This is the risk that an investment in options may be subject to greater fluctuation than an investment in the underlying instruments and may be subject to a complete loss of the amounts paid as premiums
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Futures Contracts Risk. This is the risk that an investment in futures contracts may be subject to losses that exceed the amount of the premiums paid and may subject the Funds net asset value to greater
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Swaps Risk. Risks inherent in the use of swaps (especially uncleared swaps) include: (1) swap contracts may not be assigned without the consent of the counterparty; (2) potential default of the counterparty to
the swap; (3) absence of a liquid secondary market for any particular swap at any time; and (4) possible inability of the Fund to close out the swap transaction at a time that otherwise would be favorable for it to do so.
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Non-diversified: The Fund is a non-diversified
investment company, which means that it may invest a larger portion of its assets in the securities of a single issuer compared with a
diversified fund. An investment in the Fund therefore will entail greater risk than an investment in a diversified fund because a single securitys increase or decrease in value may have a
greater impact on the Funds value and total return.
Financial Services Sector Risk: The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in the
financial services sector, and therefore the performance of the Fund could be negatively impacted by events affecting this sector. Financial services companies are subject to extensive government regulation and can be significantly affected by the
availability and cost of capital funds, changes in interest rates, the rate of corporate and consumer debt defaults, price competition and other sector-specific factors. The profitability of financial services companies, therefore, may be adversely
affected under certain circumstances and in certain market cycles. Because financial services companies are vulnerable to these factors and cycles, a significant portion of the Funds investments may lose value during those periods.
Risks Associated with China: The Chinese government exercises significant control over Chinas economy through its industrial policies (e.g., allocation
of resources and other preferential treatment), monetary policy, management of currency exchange rates, and management of the payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations. Changes in these policies could adversely impact affected industries
or companies. Chinas economy, particularly its export-oriented industries, may be adversely impacted by trade or political disputes with Chinas major trading partners, including the U.S. In addition, as its consumer class emerges,
Chinas domestically oriented industries may be especially sensitive to changes in government policy and investment cycles. Chinas currency, which historically has been managed in a tight range relative to the U.S. dollar, may in the
future be subject to greater uncertainty as Chinese authorities change the policies that determine the exchange rate mechanism.
Risks Associated with
India: Government actions, bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent economic reform within the Indian government have had a significant effect on the economy and could adversely affect market conditions, economic growth and the profitability of
private enterprises. Global factors and foreign actions may inhibit the flow of foreign capital on which India is dependent to sustain its growth. Large portions of many Indian companies remain in the hands of their founders (including members of
their families). Corporate governance standards of family-controlled companies may be weaker and less transparent, which increases the potential for loss and unequal treatment of investors. India experiences many of the risks associated with
developing economies, including relatively low levels of liquidity, which may result in extreme volatility in the prices of Indian securities. Religious, cultural and military disputes persist in India, and between India and Pakistan (as well as
sectarian groups within each country). Both India and Pakistan have tested nuclear arms, and the threat of deployment of such weapons could hinder development of the Indian economy, and escalating tensions could impact the broader region, including
China.
Bank Loan Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in bank loans, it is exposed to additional risks beyond those normally associated with more
traditional debt securities. The Funds
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Past Performance
The bar chart below shows the Funds performance for each full calendar year since inception and how it has varied from year to year, reflective of the
Funds volatility and some indication of risk. The bar chart shows performance of the Funds Investor Class Shares. Also shown are the best and worst quarters for this time period. The table below shows the Funds performance
over certain periods of time, along with performance of its benchmark index. The information presented below is past performance, before and after taxes, and is not a prediction of future results. The bar chart and performance table assume
reinvestment of all dividends and distributions. For the Funds most recent month-end performance, please visit matthewsasia.com or call 800.789.ASIA (2742).
INVESTOR CLASS:
ANNUAL RETURNS FOR YEARS ENDED 12/31
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017
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5 years |
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Matthews Asia Strategic Income FundInvestor Class |
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Return before taxes |
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9.40% |
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3.85% |
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5.25% |
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Return after taxes on
distributions1 |
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7.60% |
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2.34% |
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3.76% |
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Return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares1 |
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5.30% |
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2.26% |
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3.41% |
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Matthews Asia Strategic Income FundInstitutional
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Return before taxes |
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9.67% |
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4.08% |
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5.46% |
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Markit iBoxx Asian Local Bond Index2 |
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(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) |
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11.04% |
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1.38% |
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2.69% |
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After-tax returns are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investors tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares
through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. After-tax returns are shown for only one class of shares and after-tax returns for other classes of shares will vary. |
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As of May 1, 2016, the HSBC Asian Local Bond Index became the Markit iBoxx Asian Local Bond Index. The Index performance reflects the returns of the discontinued predecessor HSBC Asian Local Bond Index up to
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Investment
Advisor
Matthews International Capital Management, LLC (Matthews)
Portfolio Managers
Lead
Manager: Teresa Kong, CFA, has been a Portfolio Manager of the Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund since its inception in 2011.
Co-Manager: Satya Patel has been a Portfolio Manager of the Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund since 2014.
Co-Manager: Wei Zhang has been a Portfolio Manager of the Matthews Asia Strategic Income Fund since 2018.
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ability to receive payments in connection with the loan depends primarily on the financial condition of the borrower, and whether or not a loan is secured by collateral, although there is no
assurance that the collateral securing the loan will be sufficient to satisfy the loan obligation. In addition, bank loans often have contractual restrictions on resale, which can delay the sale and adversely impact the sale price. Transactions in
many bank loans settle on a delayed basis, and the Fund may not receive the proceeds from the sale of a bank loan for a substantial period of time after the sale. As a result, those proceeds will not be available to make additional investments or to
meet the Funds redemption obligations. Bank loan investments may not be considered securities and may not have the protections afforded by the federal securities laws.
Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares
You may purchase and sell Fund shares directly through the Funds transfer agent by calling 800.789.ASIA (2742) or online at matthewsasia.com. Fund
shares may also be purchased and sold through various securities brokers and benefit plan administrators or their sub-agents. You may purchase and redeem Fund shares by electronic bank transfer, check, or
wire. The minimum initial and subsequent investment amounts for various types of accounts offered by the Fund are shown below.
INVESTOR CLASS
SHARES
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Non-retirement |
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$2,500 |
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$100 |
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$500 |
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$50 |
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS SHARES
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Subsequent Investments |
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$100,000 |
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$100 |
Minimum amount for Institutional Class Shares may be lower for purchases through certain financial
intermediaries and different minimums may apply for retirement plans and other arrangements subject to criteria set by Matthews.
The
minimum investment requirements for both the Investor and Institutional Classes do not apply to Trustees, officers and employees of the Fund and Matthews, and their immediate family members.
Tax Information
The
Funds distributions are taxable, and will be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains, unless you are investing through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement
account. Tax-deferred arrangements may be taxed later upon withdrawal from those accounts.
Payments to Broker-Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries
If you purchase Fund shares through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), Matthews may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund
shares and related services. Shareholders who purchase or hold Fund shares through an intermediary may inquire about such payments from that intermediary. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other
intermediary and your salesperson to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your salesperson or visit your financial intermediarys website for more information.