Principal Strategic Asset Management Conservative Growth Portfolio (PCWIX)
| Fund Assets | 3.40B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 18.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 432.54% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 20.49 |
| YTD Return | 12.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 18.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 72.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 16.62 |
| 52-Week High | 20.99 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Jan 17, 2007 |
About PCWIX
Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio Institutional is a diversified mutual fund classified under the moderately aggressive allocation category. Its primary function is to provide long-term capital appreciation by operating as a fund of funds, primarily investing in other mutual funds and exchange-traded funds managed by Principal Global Investors and select leading sub-advisors. The portfolio strategically blends exposure to equity, fixed income, and specialty assets, often tracking a custom blended benchmark comprising 60% U.S. equities (Russell 3000 Index), 20% international equities (MSCI EAFE Index), and 20% U.S. bonds (Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index). Notable features include its multi-manager approach, annual dividend distributions, and a sizable asset base exceeding $3 billion as of September 2025. By balancing higher growth potential with risk-mitigating assets, the Principal SAM Conservative Growth Portfolio Institutional serves institutional investors seeking a carefully curated mix of growth and stability in their investment allocations, playing a significant role in retirement plans and asset allocation strategies.
Performance
PCWIX had a total return of 18.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.14%.
Top 10 Holdings
77.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | USMC | 16.42% |
| Principal Capital Appreciation Inst | PWCIX | 14.57% |
| Principal Equity Income Fund | PEIIX | 10.56% |
| Principal Large Cap Value III Inst | PLVIX | 7.23% |
| Principal Core Fixed Income R6 | PICNX | 6.09% |
| Principal Blue Chip R6 | PGBHX | 5.79% |
| Principal LargeCap Growth I R6 | PLCGX | 4.96% |
| Principal International Equity ETF | PIEQ | 4.33% |
| Principal Overseas Instl | PINZX | 4.08% |
| Principal Bond Market Index Instl | PNIIX | 3.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.313 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.1323 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.2714 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.2245 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $1.6249 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.3193 | Dec 31, 2021 |