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

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.88
-0.04 (-0.45%)
At close: Jul 31, 2026
Fund Assets553.65M
Expense Ratio0.80%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover268.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.33
Dividend Yield3.60%
Dividend Growth15.04%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close8.92
YTD Return-1.16%
1-Year Return3.09%
5-Year Return-4.18%
52-Week Low8.88
52-Week High9.28
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings302
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 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 3.09% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.63%.

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 J0.87%
PRCMXR-30.98%

Top 10 Holdings

31.07% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Cash Offsetn/a14.34%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2.MB00242.30%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FR.SD07832.09%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.4.5 6.112.01%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2.MA88001.92%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.MA50381.84%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.FS01181.70%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.5 6.111.64%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FR.RJ45461.62%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.FS19531.62%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.02872Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.02904May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.02807Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.02766Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.02576Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02742Jan 30, 2026
Full Dividend History