Principal International Small Company Fund R6 (PFISX)
| Fund Assets | 486.62M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.04% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 48.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.30% |
| Dividend Growth | 97.96% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 11.93 |
| YTD Return | 21.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 9.36 |
| 52-Week High | 12.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 125 |
| Inception Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
About PFISX
Principal International Small Company Fund R6 is a diversified mutual fund that focuses on achieving long-term capital growth by investing primarily in the equity securities of small-cap companies based outside the United States. The fund typically allocates assets across more than 10 different countries, providing broad geographic exposure and capturing opportunities in both developed and emerging international markets. Its investment strategy targets businesses undergoing positive transformations—such as innovators and market pacesetters—with an emphasis on identifying underappreciated growth and improvement prospects ahead of broader market recognition. Managed by an experienced team, the fund maintains a high active share and typically holds over 120 different positions, spanning sectors including industrials, financials, materials, consumer discretionary, and real estate. Its benchmark is the MSCI World Ex-U.S. Small Cap Index, and it fits within the Foreign Small/Mid Blend category, appealing to investors seeking exposure to smaller companies beyond the U.S. market. Through its rigorous selection process and global scope, the fund plays a significant role in offering diversification and growth potential within international small-cap equities.
Performance
PFISX had a total return of 16.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.02%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| PISMX | Institutional | 1.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
11.10% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 1.45% |
| Elis SA | ELIS | 1.19% |
| Celestica Inc. | CLS | 1.12% |
| KION GROUP AG | KGX | 1.09% |
| Food & Life Companies Ltd. | 3563 | 1.08% |
| PSP Swiss Property AG | PSPN | 1.05% |
| OR Royalties Inc | OR.NE | 1.04% |
| IMI plc | IMI | 1.04% |
| BAWAG Group AG | BG | 1.02% |
| NOF Corporation | 4403 | 1.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.3975 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.2008 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.117 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.1759 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.940 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.154 | Dec 29, 2020 |