Principal Equity Income Fund (PEIOX)
| Fund Assets | 8.92B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 121.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 42.46 |
| YTD Return | 10.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.33% |
| 5-Year Return | 94.58% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.57 |
| 52-Week High | 45.53 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 63 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
About PEIOX
Principal Equity Income Fund R-3 Class is a mutual fund focused on delivering both current income and long-term growth of income and capital. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equity securities, emphasizing companies that have produced dividend income within the past year. Its investment strategy targets large and medium-sized companies with a strong track record of dividend payments and a focus on quality, aiming to minimize the risk of value traps by excluding subpar operators. The fund adopts a sector-neutral approach, seeking to achieve balanced exposure across industries while mitigating sector-specific risk. Managed by seasoned portfolio managers, it benchmarks its performance against the Russell 1000 Value Index and distributes dividends quarterly. Principal Equity Income Fund R-3 Class plays a significant role for investors seeking steady income from dividends while also participating in the potential for equity market appreciation.
Performance
PEIOX had a total return of 17.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.17%.
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 | 0.88% |
Top 10 Holdings
27.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| KKR & Co. Inc. | KKR | 3.33% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.28% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 3.10% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 2.66% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 2.59% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation | PH | 2.47% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.45% |
| Bank of America Corporation | BAC | 2.45% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | HLT | 2.44% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. | DHI | 2.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1587 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1099 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1268 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1031 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $3.723 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.1095 | Sep 19, 2024 |