Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund R-5 Class (PEPSX)
| Fund Assets | 6.70B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 32.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.55 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.60% |
| Dividend Growth | 2,187.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 38.59 |
| YTD Return | 11.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 49.00% |
| 5-Year Return | 31.76% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.22 |
| 52-Week High | 39.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.60 |
| Holdings | 89 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2000 |
About PEPSX
Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund R-5 Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equities of companies based in emerging markets. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, to stocks from countries classified as emerging markets by the international financial community, such as those included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. Its portfolio is diversified across sectors and encompasses companies of all market capitalizations and investment styles, including both growth and value stocks. The fund is actively managed, holding over a hundred distinct positions, with technology and consumer sectors often featuring prominently among top holdings. Designed for investors seeking international diversification, it plays a significant role in broadening exposure to high-growth potential markets outside developed economies. Established in 2000, Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund R-5 Class is recognized within the Diversified Emerging Markets category and is benchmarked against the MSCI Emerging Markets Index for performance evaluation.
Performance
PEPSX had a total return of 49.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.53%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
41.01% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 13.26% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 5.43% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 5.04% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 3.49% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.20% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 2.44% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.23% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 2.16% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 1.94% |
| Delta Electronics, Inc. | 2308 | 1.82% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.2784 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.5521 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0363 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.4405 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.2777 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.3554 | Dec 29, 2021 |