Principal SAM Flexible Income R5 (PFIFX)

Fund Assets	2.24B
Expense Ratio	0.95%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	19.80%
Dividend (ttm)	0.38
Dividend Yield	2.91%
Dividend Growth	8.76%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Jul 31, 2026

Previous Close	13.01
YTD Return	4.32%
1-Year Return	7.24%
5-Year Return	15.99%
52-Week Low	12.41
52-Week High	13.01
Beta (5Y)	0.35
Holdings	34
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: Mix Tgt Alloc Con
• 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 7.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.40%.

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	0.51%
FTTNX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class M	1.02%
FCANX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% - Class C	1.52%
FTAWX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 20% A	0.76%
FIKWX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Asset Manager 30% Z	0.47%

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

75.72% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Principal Core Fixed Income R6	PICNX	27.22%
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund Class Institutional	PFUMX	9.52%
Principal Government Money Market R-6	PGWXX	6.71%
Principal Bond Market Index Institutional Class	PNIIX	5.89%
Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF	USMC	5.83%
Principal Short-Term Income Fund Institutional Class	PSHIX	5.65%
Principal Inflation Protection Fund Institutional Class	PIPIX	4.94%
Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund Institutional Class	PMRIX	3.49%
Principal Equity Income Fund Institutional Class	PEIIX	3.44%
Principal High Yield R-6	PHYFX	3.02%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
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
Mar 31, 2026	$0.0255	Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026	$0.0241	Feb 27, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Aug 27, 2026

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