EMSF vs. MEMS ETF Comparison
Comparison of Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF (EMSF) to Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF (MEMS)
EMSF
Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF
EMSF Description
EMSF actively invests in common and preferred stocks of companies in emerging markets, including countries that may be considered frontier. While the fund has an all-cap exposure, it expects to invest substantially in smaller companies. The fund looks for sustainable growth based on fundamental characteristics such as balance sheet information, size, cash flow stability, and financial health. It also applies various ESG standards, using third-party data and the adviser's proprietary research, to identify investments that potentially contribute to a sustainable future by addressing global environmental and social challenges. The fund also employs exclusionary ESG screens, which avoid controversial businesses such as tobacco, weapons, and fossil fuels. The fund may engage its portfolio companies on sustainability and governance matters through active dialogue, exercising shareholder rights, and encouraging enhanced ESG disclosure.
Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$25.90
Average Daily Volume
2,344
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MEMS
Matthews Emerging Markets Discovery Active ETF
MEMS Description
MEMS aims to capitalize on growth opportunities within the emerging market space, including frontier markets. With a primary focus on small companies, the fund allocates at least 65% of its assets to the common and preferred stocks of these enterprises, with the remaining portion comprising mid-cap companies. The fund seeks sustainable growth based on fundamental characteristics such as balance sheet strength, employee count, cash flow stability, management quality, product lines, marketing strategies, corporate governance, and financial health. Additionally, exclusionary ESG screens may be employed to avoid controversial businesses, such as tobacco, weapons, and fossil fuels. The fund issuer may engage with its portfolio companies on sustainability and governance matters through active dialogue, exercising shareholder rights, and encouraging enhanced ESG disclosure and implementation. Up to 20% of the fund's assets may be invested in developed market companies, including ADRs and GDRs.Grade (RS Rating)
Last Trade
$24.73
Average Daily Volume
7,598
3
Performance
Period | EMSF | MEMS |
---|---|---|
30 Days | -5.32% | -4.06% |
60 Days | -1.33% | -4.30% |
90 Days | 0.02% | -5.50% |
12 Months | 0.96% |
EMSF Overweight 1 Positions Relative to MEMS
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
MU | D | 2.42% |
EMSF Underweight 1 Positions Relative to MEMS
Symbol | Grade | Weight | |
---|---|---|---|
BZ | F | -0.52% |
EMSF: Top Represented Industries & Keywords
MEMS: Top Represented Industries & Keywords