Principal Equity Income Fund Class C (PEUCX)
| Fund Assets | 8.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.63% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 3.75 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.89% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 42.12 |
| YTD Return | 7.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 59.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 37.53 |
| 52-Week High | 43.04 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.92 |
| Holdings | 62 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
About PEUCX
Principal Equity Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund aiming to deliver both current income and long-term capital growth. Its strategy centers on investing primarily in dividend-paying equity securities, with at least 80% of assets allocated to companies that have distributed dividends in the preceding year. The fund maintains a large- and mid-cap focus, targeting established U.S. companies recognized for consistent dividend growth. The investment approach emphasizes sector neutrality to mitigate risk, selecting high-quality companies while avoiding subpar performers. This fund is categorized within the large value segment, typically encompassing firms trading at low valuations and offering relatively high dividend yields. Managed by an experienced team, it seeks to provide investors with a stable income stream complemented by the potential for asset appreciation over time. The Principal Equity Income Fund Class C holds significance for investors seeking balanced exposure to income-generating equities and is commonly used for income-oriented investment strategies within diversified portfolios.
Performance
PEUCX had a total return of 19.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.94%.
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
27.89% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.57% |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | JPM | 3.34% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 3.17% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 2.73% |
| Chubb Limited | CB | 2.61% |
| D.R. Horton, Inc. | DHI | 2.54% |
| Morgan Stanley | MS | 2.53% |
| The Coca-Cola Company | KO | 2.51% |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. | TMUS | 2.45% |
| The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | PNC | 2.43% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.0688 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0172 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $3.4941 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.1053 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0597 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.0741 | Mar 19, 2025 |