Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R-3 (PGBEX)
| Fund Assets | 9.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.13% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 20.90% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 8.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 22.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 304.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 36.37 |
| YTD Return | -8.09% |
| 1-Year Return | -3.21% |
| 5-Year Return | 38.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.26 |
| 52-Week High | 41.01 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 40 |
| Inception Date | Mar 29, 2016 |
About PGBEX
Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R-3 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital growth through investments in large-cap "blue chip" companies. The fund primarily allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equities of well-established firms with substantial market capitalizations, typically those included in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Its strategy emphasizes growth-oriented businesses, targeting companies that demonstrate robust potential for capital appreciation and above-average earnings. Notably, the fund favors owner-operator businesses, seeking to align with management teams that maintain significant personal investment in their companies, under the belief that such alignment fosters prudent capital allocation and a long-term outlook. The fund’s portfolio is concentrated, often holding fewer stocks but with higher conviction, and includes established names such as Microsoft, Amazon.com, and Mastercard. With its focus on large growth companies, both domestic and selectively foreign, Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R-3 plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to leading firms positioned to drive innovation and sustained performance within the equity markets.
Performance
PGBEX had a total return of -3.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 20.31%.
Equivalent Funds
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Top 10 Holdings
68.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 15.60% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 11.93% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 8.07% |
| Brookfield Corporation | BN | 6.90% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 5.34% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.58% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.25% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 4.02% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 3.94% |
| Danaher Corporation | DHR | 3.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2025 | $8.3248 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.0582 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.1987 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.726 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.1448 | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Dec 11, 2019 | $1.1453 | Dec 11, 2019 |