Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I (PCSMX)
| Fund Assets | 2.68B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 70.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.41 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.28% |
| Dividend Growth | 16.06% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 19.36 |
| YTD Return | 23.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 35.86% |
| 5-Year Return | 41.30% |
| 52-Week Low | 14.43 |
| 52-Week High | 19.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.19 |
| Holdings | 1208 |
| 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 35.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.58%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
17.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 3.11% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 2.76% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 2.08% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.92% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.57% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.44% |
| Semtech Corporation | SMTC | 1.35% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 1.14% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.03% |
| TTM Technologies, Inc. | TTMI | 1.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.4095 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 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 |