Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I (PCSMX)
| Fund Assets | 2.16B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 61.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.24% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 16.59 |
| YTD Return | 12.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.08% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.21% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.53 |
| 52-Week High | 17.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1226 |
| Inception Date | Nov 25, 2014 |
About PCSMX
Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I R6 is an actively managed mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of small-cap companies exhibiting growth characteristics. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to small capitalization growth stocks, with the flexibility to invest up to 30% using a sampling strategy designed to track the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Sector exposure spans technology, healthcare, consumer, and industrial companies, with a diversified approach reflected in a portfolio that typically holds over 1,000 securities. The fund is managed by a seasoned team with decades of investment experience, aiming to capture growth potential in the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. As a retirement-focused share class, it features a competitive expense ratio and is structured to appeal primarily to institutional investors or retirement plans seeking exposure to small-cap growth opportunities. The fund plays a key role within the broader equity market by offering access to innovative and emerging companies positioned for above-average earnings and revenue growth.
Performance
PCSMX had a total return of 21.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.26%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
13.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 2.21% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.91% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.59% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.30% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.26% |
| AeroVironment, Inc. | AVAV | 1.19% |
| CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. | CCCS | 1.12% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 1.08% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 1.08% |
| Waste Connections, Inc. | WCN | 1.06% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.0972 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.1173 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.0997 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.4518 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.8845 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $1.0149 | Dec 19, 2019 |