Principal Capital Appreciation Fund R-3 Class (PCAOX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
84.57
+0.38 (0.45%)
Jul 25, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
0.45%
Fund Assets5.05B
Expense Ratio1.01%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover41.40%
Dividend (ttm)3.79
Dividend Yield4.76%
Dividend Growth976.05%
Payout FrequencySemi-Annual
Ex-Dividend DateDec 27, 2024
Previous Close84.19
YTD Return6.57%
1-Year Return20.56%
5-Year Return112.88%
52-Week Low66.98
52-Week High86.99
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings100
Inception DateMar 1, 2010

About PCAOX

Principal Capital Appreciation Fund R-3 Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by primarily investing in equity securities across companies of all market capitalizations, with a notable tilt toward large-cap firms. Managed by experienced portfolio managers, the fund targets businesses believed to be undervalued relative to their private market value, especially those holding competitive advantages and strong barriers to entry. This investment strategy places the fund within the "Large Blend" category, offering diversification across various sectors while emphasizing quality and value-driven opportunities. The fund regularly distributes dividends annually and is benchmarked against major indices such as the Russell 1000 Index, reflecting its broad market exposure. With total assets in the billions and a history dating back over a decade, the Principal Capital Appreciation Fund R-3 Class plays a significant role in the mutual fund market as a vehicle for investors seeking potential growth through disciplined equity selection and active management.

Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Large Blend
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PCAOX
Share Class R-3
Index Russell 3000 TR

Performance

PCAOX had a total return of 20.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.30%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FWOAXFidelityFidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class A0.99%
FWOMXFidelityFidelity Women's Leadership Fund0.69%
FWMNXFidelityFidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class I0.70%
FWOZXFidelityFidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class Z0.58%
FWOCXFidelityFidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Fund - Class C1.74%

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PWCIXInstitutional Class0.46%
PCAQXR-50.70%
CMNWXClass A0.78%

Top 10 Holdings

38.17% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Microsoft CorporationMSFT6.87%
NVIDIA CorporationNVDA6.47%
Apple Inc.AAPL4.37%
Amazon.com, Inc.AMZN3.54%
Alphabet Inc.GOOGL3.37%
JPMorgan Chase & Co.JPM3.28%
Meta Platforms, Inc.META3.23%
Visa Inc.V2.81%
Broadcom Inc.AVGO2.71%
McKesson CorporationMCK1.51%
View More Holdings

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 27, 2024$0.2364Dec 27, 2024
Dec 19, 2024$3.7934Dec 19, 2024
Dec 27, 2023$0.3745Dec 27, 2023
Dec 28, 2022$0.2319Dec 28, 2022
Dec 29, 2021$0.1749Dec 29, 2021
Dec 20, 2021$5.8479Dec 20, 2021
Full Dividend History