Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund (PEAPX)
| Fund Assets | 8.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.56% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 32.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.79% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 41.75 |
| YTD Return | 22.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.09% |
| 52-Week Low | 30.13 |
| 52-Week High | 43.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.86 |
| Holdings | 75 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2000 |
About PEAPX
Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund R-3 is a diversified mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to stocks from regions broadly recognized as emerging markets within the international financial community. Its holdings span a variety of market capitalizations and investment styles, encompassing both growth and value strategies. This approach enables exposure to rapidly developing economies and sectors such as technology, communication services, consumer cyclicals, and financial services. The fund's portfolio features notable positions in companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, Samsung Electronics, and major banks in emerging economies. Serving investors looking to participate in the growth potential of developing markets, the fund is benchmarked against the MSCI Emerging Markets NTR Index. With a multi-billion dollar asset base and a history dating back to 2000, the fund plays a role in diversifying global equity exposure within retirement and institutional portfolios, while subject to the distinct risks and volatility associated with emerging markets.
Performance
PEAPX had a total return of 39.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
49.43% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 16.49% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 10.57% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 6.67% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.23% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 2.59% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 2.58% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.05% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 2.02% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 1.70% |
| Piraeus Bank S.A. | TPEIR | 1.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1945 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.5521 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.4126 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.2067 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.2687 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.7506 | Dec 20, 2021 |