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Webcast: Seeking Dividends from Asia’s Growth


This webcast was originally broadcast on December 8, 2009.

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Did You Know?

  • Asia Pacific has evolved into one of the premier regions for investors seeking growing dividends and yields.
  • Companies in the Asia Pacific region have delivered faster dividend growth than their U.S. peers while offering higher yields.
  • The universe of dividend-paying companies in Asia Pacific has expanded enough to pursue multiple dividend investing strategies in the region.

During our webcast, Matthews’ Chief Investment Officer, Robert Horrocks, PhD, and Portfolio Manager Jesper Madsen, CFA, shared their thoughts on why dividends matter and why dividend seekers should examine the Asia Pacific region.

You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Matthews Asia Funds before making an investment decision. A prospectus with this and other information about the Funds may be obtained by visiting matthewsasia.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing as it explains the risks associated with investing in international markets.

Investing in international markets may involve additional risks, such as social and political instability, market illiquidity, exchange-rate fluctuations, a high level of volatility and limited regulation. In addition, single-country and sector funds may be subject to a higher degree of market risk than diversified funds because of concentration in a specific industry, sector or geographic location. Investing in small companies is more risky and more volatile than investing in large companies. There is no guarantee that the Matthews Asia Dividend Fund, the Matthews China Dividend Fund, or the companies in their portfolios will pay or continue to pay dividends.

The information contained in this transcript does not, in any way, constitute investment advice. The views and information discussed in this report are as of the date of publication, are subject to change and may not reflect the presenters’ current views. The views expressed represent an assessment of market conditions at a specific point in time, are opinions only and should not be relied upon as investment advice regarding a particular investment or markets in general. Such information does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell specific securities or investment vehicles.

The MSCI China Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted index of Chinese equities that includes China-affiliated corporations and H shares listed on the Hong Kong exchange, and B shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges.

The MSCI All-Country Asia Pacific Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index of the stock markets of Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand. The Matthews Asia Dividend Fund invests in countries that are not included in the MSCI All-Country Asia Pacific Index. Source: Index data from Morgan Stanley Capital Management; total return calculations performed by PNC Global Investment Servicing, formerly known as PFPC Inc.

It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Matthews Asia Funds are distributed by PFPC Distributors, Inc.
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