About PGBAX
Principal Diversified Income Fund Class A is a multisector bond mutual fund designed to generate income through a globally diversified credit portfolio. The fund primarily allocates to fixed income instruments, including investment‑grade corporate bonds, high yield bonds, preferred securities, securitized products, and emerging market debt, seeking incremental yield relative to core bond exposures. It employs a risk‑aware approach across credit sectors and geographies, using flexible allocation to balance income generation with diversification benefits. Managed by Principal Asset Management with experienced portfolio managers, the strategy targets consistent cash distributions, reflected in a monthly payout schedule. The fund has a long track record dating back to 2008 and holds a broad roster of positions, indicating a widely diversified portfolio construction. Within the multisector bond category, it is positioned as an income‑focused solution that blends traditional investment‑grade debt with selective exposure to higher‑yielding segments to enhance the fund’s overall distribution profile while maintaining disciplined risk management. This role makes it a relevant option for investors seeking diversified credit exposure and steady income within a mutual fund structure.
Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Multisector Bond
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PGBAX
Share Class Class A
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR
PGBAX had a total return of 5.86% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 13.41%.
