Principal SAM Conservative Growth R3 (PCGPX)

Fund Assets	3.40B
Expense Ratio	1.407%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	18.30%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	1.34%
Dividend Growth	16.10%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 31, 2025

Previous Close	19.98
YTD Return	10.33%
1-Year Return	13.06%
5-Year Return	55.98%
52-Week Low	17.46
52-Week High	20.76
Beta (5Y)	0.82
Holdings	28
Inception Date	Jan 17, 2007

About PCGPX

Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio R-3 is a multi-asset mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation through a diversified investment approach. Operating as a fund of funds, it primarily allocates assets among other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds within the Principal family, balancing exposure to equity, fixed income, and specialty asset classes. The portfolio typically maintains a moderately aggressive allocation, favoring large-cap U.S. equities along with select international stocks and a significant portion allocated to core fixed income instruments. This blend aims to capture growth potential while managing overall risk, suiting investors who seek capital appreciation with a conservative growth profile. Notably, the portfolio features experienced management and a strategy that diversifies across market sectors, making it a common choice for inclusion in retirement plans. Although its expense ratio is above average relative to peers, the fund emphasizes consistency in its asset allocation and risk-adjusted returns over time, playing a significant role in supporting long-term investment objectives for retirement-focused investors.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Allocation--70% to 85% Equity
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PCGPX
• Share Class: R-3
• Index: Russell 3000 TR

Performance

PCGPX had a total return of 13.06% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.92%.

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%
PCGJX	Class J	0.94%
PCWPX	R-5	1.03%
SAGPX	Class A	1.08%

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	$0.2647	Dec 31, 2025
Dec 18, 2025	$2.3037	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 31, 2024	$0.228	Dec 31, 2024
Dec 19, 2024	$1.1323	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 29, 2023	$0.1774	Dec 29, 2023
Dec 30, 2022	$0.1238	Dec 30, 2022

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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