Principal Blue Chip Fund Class J (PBCJX)
| Fund Assets | 11.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.17% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 49.31 |
| YTD Return | 8.91% |
| 1-Year Return | 20.27% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.10 |
| 52-Week High | 49.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
About PBCJX
Principal Blue Chip Fund Class J is an actively managed, open-end mutual fund that targets long-term growth of capital by investing predominantly in the equity securities of large-cap U.S. companies exhibiting characteristics of blue chip firms. The fund’s investment approach is highly active and seeks to outperform benchmarks such as the Russell 1000® Growth Index by concentrating its holdings and focusing on owner-operated companies, which the portfolio management team believes demonstrate above-average earnings potential and disciplined capital allocation. Principal Blue Chip Fund Class J provides exposure to leading corporations across key sectors, including technology, financials, consumer cyclicals, and industrials, with a notable concentration among its top ten holdings. By leveraging a bottom-up, fundamental stock selection strategy, the fund plays a meaningful role in offering investors diversification within the large-cap growth segment while emphasizing alignment with experienced management teams. The fund’s approach to portfolio construction and its high active share distinguish it within the competitive landscape of large growth mutual funds.
Performance
PBCJX had a total return of 20.27% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.70%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
57.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 13.43% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 10.71% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 5.00% |
| Brookfield Corporation | BN | 4.94% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.82% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.67% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 4.13% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 3.76% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 3.17% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | HLT | 2.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.0582 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.1987 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.726 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.1448 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.0221 | Dec 27, 2019 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $1.1453 | Dec 11, 2019 |