Principal SAM Flexible Income R5 (PFIFX)

Fund Assets	2.24B
Expense Ratio	0.978%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	19.80%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	3.00%
Dividend Growth	7.90%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	12.70
YTD Return	2.00%
1-Year Return	3.12%
5-Year Return	14.19%
52-Week Low	12.41
52-Week High	13.01
Beta (5Y)	0.35
Holdings	27
Inception Date	Jan 17, 2007

About PFIFX

Principal SAM Flexible Income Portfolio R5 is a multi-asset mutual fund designed to deliver a high level of total return, primarily through income generation and selective capital appreciation. As a Conservative Allocation fund, its core strategy is diversified asset allocation, investing between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds and smaller allocations in equity funds to balance growth potential with capital preservation. This approach seeks to deliver steady income while maintaining a lower level of principal risk compared to more aggressive balanced or equity funds. The portfolio leverages underlying investments spanning domestic and international bonds, and to a lesser extent, equities, offering exposure across various sectors and global markets. Its role in the financial market is to serve investors seeking a prudent blend of income and moderate growth, often appealing to those approaching retirement or desiring reduced portfolio volatility. Managed by multiple experienced sub-advisors under Principal Global Investors, the portfolio is structured to adjust its allocations in response to changes in market conditions, aiming for stable performance under diverse economic environments.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Allocation--15% to 30% Equity
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PFIFX
• Share Class: R-5
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PFIFX had a total return of 3.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.25%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FTIWX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% I	0.52%
FTTNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% M	1.00%
FCANX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% C	1.57%
FTAWX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% A	0.74%
FIKWX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% Z	0.46%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PIFIX	Institutional Class	0.73%
PFIJX	Class J	0.85%
SAUPX	Class A	1.00%
PFIPX	R-3	1.26%

Top 10 Holdings

75.22% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Principal Core Fixed Income R6	PICNX	26.69%
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund Class Institutional	PFUMX	9.31%
Principal Funds Inc - International Bond Fund	PIBRX	7.56%
Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF	USMC	6.10%
Principal Bond Market Index Institutional Class	PNIIX	5.92%
Principal Short-Term Income Fund Institutional Class	PSHIX	5.58%
Principal Inflation Protection Fund Institutional Class	PIPIX	4.84%
Principal Equity Income Fund Institutional Class	PEIIX	3.51%
Principal High Yield R-6	PHYFX	2.93%
Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF	PREF	2.79%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.0215	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.0196	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.0189	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.0218	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.0227	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.0252	Apr 30, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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