Principal SAM Conservative Growth J (PCGJX)

Fund Assets	3.40B
Expense Ratio	0.946%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	18.30%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	1.69%
Dividend Growth	15.05%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 31, 2025

Previous Close	20.04
YTD Return	9.66%
1-Year Return	12.48%
5-Year Return	57.73%
52-Week Low	17.48
52-Week High	20.82
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	28
Inception Date	Jan 17, 2007

About PCGJX

Principal Strategic Asset Management Conservative Growth Fund Class J is a mutual fund structured as a fund of funds, primarily designed to seek long-term capital appreciation. Its core investment approach focuses on allocating assets across a diversified mix of other Principal mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, spanning both equity and fixed income instruments. The fund typically maintains a moderately aggressive stance, with 70% to 85% of its portfolio invested in equities, including significant exposure to U.S. large-cap stocks, as well as international equities and fixed income assets. The fund aims to appeal to investors seeking a blend of capital growth and a low level of income, while taking on medium risk. With a portfolio of approximately 26 holdings, its top components are primarily Principal-branded funds and ETFs in sectors such as mega-cap U.S. equities, capital appreciation, and fixed income. Typically featuring a moderate expense ratio, the fund holds a significant asset base exceeding $3 billion, reflecting its role as a core allocation strategy within diversified portfolios for retirement and other long-term investing goals.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Allocation--70% to 85% Equity
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PCGJX
• Share Class: Class J
• Index: Russell 3000 TR

Performance

PCGJX had a total return of 12.48% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.17%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PCWIX	Institutional Class	0.79%
PCWPX	R-5	1.03%
SAGPX	Class A	1.08%
PCGPX	R-3	1.34%

Top 10 Holdings

75.52% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF	USMC	15.96%
Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF	LCAP	11.47%
Principal Overseas Fund Institutional Class	PINZX	7.39%
Principal Equity Income Fund Institutional Class	PEIIX	7.28%
Principal Glb Emerging Markets R6	PIIMX	7.03%
Principal International Equity ETF	PIEQ	6.19%
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III Institutional Class	PLVIX	5.47%
Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF	PSC	5.08%
Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Institutional Class	PLFIX	4.97%
Principal International Equity Index R6	PFIEX	4.70%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 31, 2025	$0.3349	Dec 31, 2025
Dec 18, 2025	$2.3037	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 31, 2024	$0.2911	Dec 31, 2024
Dec 19, 2024	$1.1323	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 29, 2023	$0.2495	Dec 29, 2023
Dec 30, 2022	$0.1998	Dec 30, 2022

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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