Principal Blue Chip Fund Class A (PBLAX)
| Fund Assets | 9.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.92% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 20.90% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 21.27% |
| Dividend Growth | 304.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.98 |
| YTD Return | -12.56% |
| 1-Year Return | -6.79% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 33.86 |
| 52-Week High | 44.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 40 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 2013 |
About PBLAX
Principal Blue Chip Fund is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large-cap companies deemed to possess 'blue chip' characteristics. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to equities of established, high-quality businesses, with an emphasis on those led by owner-operators—executives with significant personal stakes in their companies. This approach aims to foster alignment between management and shareholders and is intended to support disciplined, long-term decision-making. The portfolio is highly concentrated, featuring a select number of holdings with the largest weights in sectors such as technology, consumer cyclical, communication services, and financial services. Notable positions often include leading global corporations recognized for their innovation and resilience. Principal Blue Chip Fund is positioned within the Large Growth category, seeking to outperform broad market benchmarks like the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Its experienced management team applies active selection and portfolio construction techniques to complement core equity allocations, making the fund a significant player in the market for investors seeking exposure to leading growth-oriented blue chip companies.
Performance
PBLAX had a total return of -6.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.66%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
68.07% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 14.64% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 12.69% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.73% |
| Brookfield Corporation | BN | 7.23% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 5.03% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.55% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.10% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.05% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 3.54% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 3.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $8.3248 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 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 | $0.0266 | Dec 27, 2019 |