Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD)
| Assets | $462.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 24.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.39 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.27% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 242,928 |
| Open | 19.08 |
| Previous Close | 19.11 |
| Day's Range | 19.05 - 19.12 |
| 52-Week Low | 17.88 |
| 52-Week High | 19.48 |
| Beta | 0.38 |
| Holdings | 136 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2015 |
About YLD
Fund Home PageThe Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in target outcome asset allocation. The fund is an actively managed fund that provides current income through exposure to global equities, investment-grade and high-yield debt, MBS/ABS, preferred stock, MLPs, and REITs. YLD was launched on Jul 9, 2015 and is issued by Principal.
Top 10 Holdings
16.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Transfer LP 6.5% | ET.V6.5 02.15.56 | 2.04% |
| Matador Resources Company 6.25% | MTDR.6.25 04.15.33 144A | 2.01% |
| Olympus Water US Holding Corp. 6.25% | SOLEIN.6.25 10.01.29 144A | 1.55% |
| Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC 9.125% | FREMOR.9.125 05.15.31 144A | 1.55% |
| Jazz Securities Designated Activity Co. 4.375% | JAZZ.4.375 01.15.29 144A | 1.54% |
| Global Aircraft Leasing Co Ltd 8.75% | GALCLD.8.75 09.01.27 144A | 1.52% |
| Icahn Enterprises, L.P. / Icahn Enterprises Finance Corporation 4.375% | IEP.4.375 02.01.29 | 1.52% |
| Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Group PLC 6.375% | AY.6.375 02.15.32 144A | 1.51% |
| Lightning Power LLC 7.25% | LIGPLL.7.25 08.15.32 144A | 1.49% |
| Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC 6% | SMYREA.6 11.01.28 144A | 1.48% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.1159 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.13898 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.11847 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | $0.11775 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.10912 | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | $0.1029 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Performance
YLD had a total return of 5.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.34%.
News
YLD: A Step Ahead Of Traditional High-Yield ETFs
YLD joins the boom of active ETFs, presenting itself as a solution in the high-yield field, a segment that, in my opinion, must be approached actively. YLD employs a concentrated, high-conviction cred...
YLD: Robust Active High Yield ETF, 7.1% Yield
Active high-yield ETFs are gaining traction as investors seek flexibility amid tight credit spreads and potential market events. Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) offers strong historical returns,...