Principal Capital Appreciation Fund Class A (CMNWX)
| Fund Assets | 4.81B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 55.80% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.76% |
| Dividend Growth | 73.44% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 80.49 |
| YTD Return | -4.10% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 85.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 66.98 |
| 52-Week High | 91.35 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 96 |
| Inception Date | Nov 24, 1986 |
About CMNWX
Principal Capital Appreciation Fund Class A is an actively managed mutual fund that seeks long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities across the full market capitalization spectrum. The fund is predominantly exposed to large-cap companies and operates within the large blend category, providing a balanced mix of growth and value characteristics. It diversifies across various sectors, with particular emphasis on well-established technology firms, financial institutions, and leading consumer and healthcare businesses. Notable holdings include Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Alphabet, and JPMorgan Chase, among others. The fund’s investment managers focus on identifying businesses that are trading below their perceived private market value, favor companies with competitive advantages, and prioritize those with significant barriers to industry entry. With a history dating back to 1986, Principal Capital Appreciation Fund Class A holds a prominent role for investors seeking diversified equity exposure with a disciplined approach to capital appreciation in the U.S. markets. The fund’s risk and expense profile is consistent with peers in its category, and it distributes dividends annually.
Performance
CMNWX had a total return of 13.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.43%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWOAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class A | 0.99% |
| FWOMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Women's Leadership Fund | 0.69% |
| FWMNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class I | 0.70% |
| FWOZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class Z | 0.58% |
| FWOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class C | 1.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
39.61% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.24% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 5.83% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.80% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.81% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 4.06% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 2.89% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.86% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.30% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.08% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 1.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.254 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $6.9623 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.3673 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.7934 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.4679 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.3681 | Dec 28, 2022 |