Principal Bond Market Index Fund Class J (PBIJX)
| Fund Assets | 2.77B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.43% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 43.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.80% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.44 |
| YTD Return | 1.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.47% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.87 |
| 52-Week High | 8.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 4007 |
| Inception Date | Mar 16, 2010 |
About PBIJX
Principal Bond Market Index Fund Class J is an intermediate core bond mutual fund designed to provide current income by closely tracking the performance of the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index. This passively managed fund primarily invests in a diversified range of investment-grade, fixed-rate debt securities with maturities of one year or longer. Its portfolio includes U.S. government bonds, corporate bonds, as well as asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, reflecting the composition of its benchmark index. The fund aims to mirror the risk and return profile of the broader U.S. investment-grade bond market, making it a key vehicle for investors seeking broad exposure to this asset class. It is principally used for core fixed-income allocations in diversified portfolios, offering annual dividends and maintaining an emphasis on stable, income-generating investments. Established in 2010, the fund manages a multi-billion-dollar asset base and is categorized by Morningstar as Intermediate Core Bond, underscoring its focus on quality and moderate interest-rate risk within the fixed-income sector.
Performance
PBIJX had a total return of 5.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.01%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.3204 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2727 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.3201 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.1073 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $0.1348 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.0316 | Dec 20, 2021 |