Principal Global Emerging Markets Fund R-5 Class (PEPSX)
| Fund Assets | 2.72B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.34% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 28.50% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.12% |
| Dividend Growth | -91.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 31.11 |
| YTD Return | 20.30% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.78% |
| 5-Year Return | 40.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.79 |
| 52-Week High | 31.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.60 |
| Holdings | 120 |
| 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 13.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.58%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.78% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 11.58% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 6.42% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 4.47% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | 9988 | 3.38% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 2.74% |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. | ETE | 2.26% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 2.17% |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited | KOTAKBANK | 1.97% |
| Xiaomi Corporation | 1810 | 1.91% |
| AIA Group Limited | 1299 | 1.89% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.7506 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.0769 | Dec 29, 2020 |