Principal Equity Income Fund R-5 Class (PEIQX)
| Fund Assets | 8.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.77% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 4.08 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.04% |
| Dividend Growth | -5.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 40.64 |
| YTD Return | -0.20% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.05% |
| 52-Week Low | 34.72 |
| 52-Week High | 44.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 64 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
About PEIQX
Principal Equity Income Fund R-5 is a mutual fund focused on delivering a combination of current income and long-term capital appreciation. Its primary strategy is to invest at least 80% of its net assets in dividend-paying equities, targeting companies that have demonstrated a capacity to pay dividends over the preceding 12 months. The fund emphasizes large and medium-sized U.S. corporations, particularly those considered undervalued relative to their fundamentals, placing it within the large value category. This value-focused approach seeks to benefit from steady dividend payouts while aiming to avoid value traps through a rigorous quality-first selection process. The fund maintains sector neutrality, prioritizing the identification of robust, dividend-growing businesses rather than making sector-based bets. Its investment philosophy appeals to investors who seek a balanced exposure to both income-generating and potentially appreciating equity investments, with the added benefit of reduced volatility compared to non-dividend-paying stocks. Managed by a seasoned team, Principal Equity Income Fund R-5 plays a significant role in portfolios seeking stable income and disciplined participation in the broader equity market.
Performance
PEIQX had a total return of 15.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.42%.
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 | $0.1506 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.1054 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $3.4941 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1913 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.1398 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.1559 | Mar 19, 2025 |