Morningstar Asia was established in April 2000 and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. Chicago-based Morningstar Inc. is the leading independent provider of investment information and analysis for mutual funds and stocks in the United States. In an attempt to empower individuals to invest smarter, Chairman Joe Mansueto started the company in 1984 with a mission to democratize investment information. The firm's web site, www.morningstar.com, is consistently ranked among the top five personal-finance web sites in the United States.

Armed with the successful model in the United States, Morningstar started its international presence in 1998. Since that time, the company has expanded its businesses into Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Singapore and Hong Kong, transforming the company into a global operation. Following the mission of its parent in the United States, Morningstar Asia has swiftly built the most comprehensive database of mutual funds in surrounding area. We will not only offer timely information on mutual funds, but also insightful analyses, unbiased fund ratings, and sophisticated analytic tools to help both individual and professional investors make more intelligent investment decisions. Morningstar Asia does not own, operate, or hold any interest in mutual funds, stocks, or insurance products, ensuring its independence and objectivity. By leveraging our global resources, Morningstar Asia websites incorporate comprehensive database, proven technologies, and innovative design to provide timely features, hard-hitting analyses, valuable investment education, and interactive research tools for investors.