Principal Equity Income Fund Class J (PEIJX)
| Fund Assets | 8.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.09 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.06% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 40.70 |
| YTD Return | -0.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.77 |
| 52-Week High | 44.76 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
About PEIJX
Principal Equity Income Fund Class J is a mutual fund designed to deliver a relatively high level of current income alongside long-term growth of income and capital. Its primary strategy involves investing at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities, with a strong focus on large and medium capitalization companies that have demonstrated a consistent track record of paying dividends over the past year. The fund typically maintains a sector-neutral approach to reduce risk and concentrates on selecting quality companies, aiming to avoid value traps by prioritizing dividend growers and reliable payers. It is categorized in the large value segment, appealing to investors seeking exposure to established firms in financial services, consumer defensive, industrials, and health care sectors. Managed by Principal Asset Management and benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Value Index, the fund distributes dividends quarterly and requires a minimum initial investment of $1,000. With significant assets under management and a disciplined investment approach, Principal Equity Income Fund Class J plays a prominent role for those seeking income and stability within the broader equity market.
Performance
PEIJX had a total return of 15.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.89%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDSX | Schwab | Schwab Dividend Equity Fund™ | 0.89% |
Top 10 Holdings
28.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 4.08% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.37% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 2.91% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.73% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. | DHI | 2.65% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.62% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.59% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | 2.57% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | HLT | 2.56% |
| KKR & Co. Inc. | KKR | 2.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.1526 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1101 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $3.4941 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1948 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1408 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1564 | Mar 19, 2025 |