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Matthews International Funds(ADVE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for ADVE
09/24/2026: ADVE (3-star) is a REGULAR-BUY. BUY for 30 days. Simulated Profits (-0.26%). Updated daily EoD!
Matthews International Funds (ADVE) provides active exposure to the Asian equity market, aiming for long-term capital appreciation by leveraging the manager's deep regional research expertise. Its main strengths lie in specialized, active stock selection which may capture growth opportunities often missed by broader, passive index trackers. It is best suited for long-term investors looking to diversify into Asia who are comfortable with the inherent volatility of these regions. Key risks include political and geopolitical uncertainty, currency volatility, and the higher costs associated with active management. Investors should monitor regional economic data and trade policies as primary drivers of future performance.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | The fund focuses on long-term capital appreciation within high-growth Asian markets. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Active management may lag behind high-momentum index funds during periods of rapid, broad-based market rallies. |
| Value investor | Mixed fit | While bottom-up research is used, the fund's growth objective may result in holding stocks with higher valuation multiples. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Weak fit | The fund is primarily focused on capital appreciation rather than consistent high-yield income generation. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Investing in emerging and developed Asian markets carries inherent currency, geopolitical, and market volatility risks. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a growth-oriented, long-term investor looking to gain active, professional-managed exposure to the Asian economic engine.
Suitability
ADVE is best suited for long-term investors seeking to augment their global portfolio with Asian growth; it is less suitable for short-term traders due to liquidity constraints.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | High | Asian markets frequently experience significant price swings due to local and global economic factors. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is subject to systemic risks that can affect the broader Asian equity region. |
| Concentration | Medium | Active selection may lead to higher weightings in certain countries or sectors compared to a neutral benchmark. |
| Tracking/expense | Medium | The higher active management expense ratio requires superior performance to justify the cost over index funds. |
| Liquidity | Medium | Lower trading volume may make it harder to enter or exit large positions quickly without impacting price. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund's reliance on bottom-up selection means results are highly dependent on the quality of individual company management. |
Risk Analysis
Volatility
ADVE exhibits higher historical volatility than broad US-based ETFs, typical for funds focused on emerging and developing markets.
Market Risk
The primary risks involve sensitivity to Asian government policies, regional political stability, and currency exchange rate volatility.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Developed and Emerging Asian Markets (e.g., China, India, South Korea, Taiwan) | 95 | This exposure provides broad access to the growth potential of Asian economies across multiple borders. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 5 | The fund maintains a small liquidity buffer for operational needs and tactical adjustments. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 17.64% | Avg. Invested days 77 | Today’s Advisory Regular Buy |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
ETF Fundamentals 
Source: EOD Historical Data • Updated Sep 24, 2026
Fund Basics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Fund Size (AUM) | $9.29M |
| Issuer | Matthews Asia Funds |
| Expense Ratio | 0.79% |
| Distribution Yield | 2.16% |
| Inception | Sep 21, 2023 |
Performance
| Period | Total Return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +18.94% |
| 1 Year | +23.29% |
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 1Y Volatility | 18.23% |
| 3Y Volatility | 0% |
| 3Y Sharpe Ratio | 0 |
Market Cap Distribution
| Cap Size | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mega Cap | 56.56% |
| Large Cap | 31.81% |
| Mid Cap | 2.33% |
| Small Cap | 1.23% |
Top Sectors
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 30.17% |
| Technology | 29.71% |
| Industrials | 12.47% |
| Communication Services | 8.58% |
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Characteristics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Portfolio P/E | 10.53x |
| Portfolio P/B | 1.46x |
| Portfolio P/S | 1.64x |
| Holdings Turnover | 5.82% |
Top Holdings
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | 12.56% |
| Samsung Electronics | 6.85% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | 3.99% |
| Hana Financial | 3.78% |
| Sumitomo | 2.46% |
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