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 History


Matthews International Capital Management, LLC ("Matthews"), the Investment Advisor to the Matthews Asia Funds, was founded in 1991 by Paul Matthews.  Since that time, we have focused our efforts and expertise within Asia, investing through a variety of market environments.  As reflected in the timeline below, we aim to introduce new strategies when we believe there are compelling long-term investment opportunities.

 2012

Matthews China Small Companies Fund available for non-U.S. investors

 2011

Matthews India Fund available for non-U.S. investors
Matthews Asia Strategic Income and China Small Companies inception

2010

Matthews Asia introduces offshore funds for non-U.S. investors - Matthews Asia Dividend, Pacific Tiger, and China Dividend Funds

2009

Matthews China Dividend inception

2008

Matthews Asia Small Companies inception

2006

Matthews Asia Dividend inception

2005

Matthews India inception

2003

Matthews Asia Growth inception

1999

Matthews Asia Science and Technology inception

1998

Matthews China inception
Matthews Japan inception

1995

Matthews Korea inception

1994

Matthews Asia introduces Matthews Pacific Tiger and Matthews Asian Growth and Income

1992

Firm launches an investment vehicle for the Asia ex-Japan region

1991

G. Paul Matthews founds Matthews International Capital Management