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

Fund Assets	520.12M
Expense Ratio	0.80%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	268.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.80%
Dividend Growth	10.41%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.77
YTD Return	-2.29%
1-Year Return	-1.49%
5-Year Return	-4.90%
52-Week Low	8.71
52-Week High	9.28
Beta (5Y)	n/a
Holdings	298
Inception Date	May 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: US Mortgage
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: CMPGX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Bloomberg US MBS Fixed Rate TR

Performance

CMPGX had a total return of -1.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.59%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PMRIX	Institutional Class	0.53%
PMREX	R-5	0.67%
PMRJX	Class J	0.87%
PRCMX	R-3	0.98%

Top 10 Holdings

33.72% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Cash Offset	n/a	17.68%
Government National Mortgage Association	G2.MB0024	2.43%
Government National Mortgage Association	G2.MA8800	2.03%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.	FR.SL4545	1.76%
Federal National Mortgage Association	FN.FS1953	1.71%
Government National Mortgage Association	G2.MA6709	1.70%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.	FR.SL4559	1.70%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.	FR.SD8173	1.58%
Federal National Mortgage Association	FN.FS8336	1.57%
Federal National Mortgage Association	FN.MA5038	1.56%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02832	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03205	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02872	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02904	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02807	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02766	Mar 31, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Sep 20, 2026

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