About PDIFX
Principal Diversified International Fund Class R-6 is a mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital growth by investing primarily in foreign equity securities. Falling into the "Foreign Large Blend" category, the fund pursues a diversified approach across large-, medium-, and select small-cap companies domiciled outside the United States, typically spanning investments in at least 20 different countries. The portfolio exhibits broad sector exposure, with notable holdings including companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Deutsche Telekom, Tencent Holdings, AstraZeneca, and Unilever, reflecting positions in technology, healthcare, communication services, and consumer defensive sectors. Managed by an experienced team with decades of investment expertise, the fund leverages a research-driven process to identify underappreciated growth opportunities and innovators across global markets. With a competitive expense ratio and no minimum initial investment, the fund aims to balance opportunity and risk, offering investors a way to participate in the performance of international equity markets while maintaining prudent diversification.
Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PDIFX
Share Class Class R-6
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
PDIFX had a total return of 32.95% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 15.36%.
