Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund Class A (CMPGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.36
0.00 (0.00%)
At close: Dec 11, 2025
1.96%
Fund Assets620.73M
Expense Ratio0.85%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover233.70%
Dividend (ttm)0.31
Dividend Yield3.34%
Dividend Growth24.60%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateNov 28, 2025
Previous Close9.36
YTD Return7.18%
1-Year Return5.48%
5-Year Return-2.92%
52-Week Low8.59
52-Week High9.40
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings331
Inception DateMay 4, 1984

About CMPGX

Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while maintaining safety and liquidity. It primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in bonds issued by the U.S. government, its agencies, or instrumentalities, including a significant allocation to mortgage-backed and other securitized assets. The fund is managed within the intermediate government bond category and typically exhibits high credit quality and moderate interest rate sensitivity, aiming to offer stability and consistent income for investors. Featuring monthly dividend distributions, the fund seeks to appeal to income-focused investors who value diversification within high-quality government-related securities. With a track record dating back to 1984 and a portfolio managed by experienced professionals, this fund plays a notable role in providing exposure to the U.S. fixed-income market, supporting both individual and institutional strategies seeking reliable, government-related bond exposure with an emphasis on capital preservation and regular income distributions.

Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Intermediate Government
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CMPGX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg US MBS Fixed Rate TR

Performance

CMPGX had a total return of 5.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.62%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PMRIXInstitutional Class0.53%
PMREXR-50.67%
PMRJXClass J0.93%
PRCMXR-30.98%

Top 10 Holdings

32.79% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Cash Offsetn/a12.48%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.5.5 11.114.64%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FN.MA49782.23%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FR.SD07832.03%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFNCL.5.5 12.111.97%
Gnma Pass-Thru M Single FamilyG2.MA88001.94%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2.MA91061.90%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.4.5 11.111.88%
Principal Government Money Market R-6PGWXX1.86%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FN.MA50381.85%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Nov 28, 2025$0.02378Nov 28, 2025
Oct 31, 2025$0.02626Oct 31, 2025
Sep 30, 2025$0.02657Sep 30, 2025
Aug 29, 2025$0.02947Aug 29, 2025
Jul 31, 2025$0.02817Jul 31, 2025
Jun 30, 2025$0.02563Jun 30, 2025
Full Dividend History