Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R6 (PGBHX)
| Fund Assets | 11.10B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.57% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 14.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.06 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.45% |
| Dividend Growth | 17,350.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 50.42 |
| YTD Return | 8.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 19.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 97.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.77 |
| 52-Week High | 50.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 45 |
| Inception Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
About PGBHX
Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund designed to seek long-term capital growth by investing primarily in large-capitalization companies that exhibit blue chip characteristics. The fund focuses on equity securities of U.S. and select foreign companies with strong market positions, solid financials, and growth potential. An important aspect of its investment approach is a preference for owner-operator companies, reflecting a belief in management teams with significant personal stakes and a long-term outlook. The fund typically invests at least 80% of its net assets in equities, with top holdings often including major technology, consumer, and financial services firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Visa. Its strategy allows for significant deviation from benchmark weights, resulting in a concentrated portfolio that can differ notably from standard large-cap growth indexes. Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R6 is positioned within the large growth category and is frequently selected by institutional investors seeking exposure to established, growth-oriented companies that play key roles in the U.S. and global economies. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against the Russell 1000 Growth Index and is supported by an experienced management team with a history of delivering risk-adjusted returns over market cycles.
Performance
PGBHX had a total return of 19.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.56%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLGEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Large Cap Growth Enhanced Index Fund | 0.39% |
| FBCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth K6 Fund | 0.46% |
| FHOFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Large Cap Growth Index Fund | n/a |
| LGILX | Schwab | Schwab Select Large Cap Growth Fund | 0.75% |
| FBGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Blue Chip Growth Fund | 0.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
57.60% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 13.43% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 10.71% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated | TDG | 5.00% |
| Brookfield Corporation | BN | 4.94% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 4.82% |
| Visa Inc. | V | 4.67% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 4.13% |
| The Progressive Corporation | PGR | 3.76% |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | CDNS | 3.17% |
| Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. | HLT | 2.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0533 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $2.0582 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.0121 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | $0.1987 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Dec 13, 2021 | $2.726 | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Dec 11, 2020 | $1.1448 | Dec 11, 2020 |