Principal Capital Appreciation R5 (PCAQX)
| Fund Assets | 5.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.70% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 41.40% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 71.39% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 84.75 |
| YTD Return | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | 13.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 90.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 63.17 |
| 52-Week High | 86.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 93 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
About PCAQX
Principal Capital Appreciation Fund R-5 Class is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital growth. Classified as a large blend fund, it primarily invests in equity securities across companies of various market capitalizations but maintains a notable bias toward large-cap stocks. The fund’s strategy emphasizes selecting businesses perceived to be trading below their private market value, with a preference for firms that possess enduring competitive advantages or significant barriers to entry. Key sectors represented include technology, financial services, and consumer goods, with top holdings typically featuring industry leaders such as Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Managed by an experienced team, the fund seeks to mirror the performance characteristics of the broader U.S. equity market and utilizes a diversified approach, making it a common choice in retirement-oriented portfolios. Its broad exposure and actively managed investment process underscore its role as a core holding within diversified long-term growth strategies, aiming to capture the potential of well-established U.S. companies while maintaining risk controls typical of a large blend mandate.
Performance
PCAQX had a total return of 13.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 22.07%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWOAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership A | 0.99% |
| FWOMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Women's Leadership Fund | 0.69% |
| FWMNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership I | 0.70% |
| FWOZX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership Z | 0.58% |
| FWOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Women's Leadership C | 1.74% |
Top 10 Holdings
40.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 6.40% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.19% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.79% |
| Alphabet, Inc. | GOOGL | 5.08% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.67% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 3.55% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.23% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 2.29% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 2.13% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.07% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.2731 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $6.9623 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.4281 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $3.7934 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.514 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.4133 | Dec 28, 2022 |