Principal Equity Income Fund R-3 Class (PEIOX)
| Fund Assets | 7.84B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 16.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.95 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.06% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 43.62 |
| YTD Return | 7.73% |
| 1-Year Return | 34.19% |
| 5-Year Return | 65.62% |
| 52-Week Low | 36.54 |
| 52-Week High | 44.48 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 61 |
| 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 34.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.57%.
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
28.23% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.68% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.23% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 3.05% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.87% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. | DHI | 2.82% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 2.59% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.56% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation | PH | 2.52% |
| Trane Technologies plc | TT | 2.46% |
| Cummins Inc. | CMI | 2.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.1191 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0716 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $3.4941 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1587 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1099 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1268 | Mar 19, 2025 |