Principal Multi-Sector Income R6 (PGBLX)

Fund Assets	1.85B
Expense Ratio	0.619%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	92.90%
Dividend (ttm)	0.74
Dividend Yield	6.69%
Dividend Growth	2.16%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 25, 2026

Previous Close	11.04
YTD Return	-2.57%
1-Year Return	-2.63%
5-Year Return	8.15%
52-Week Low	10.98
52-Week High	12.11
Beta (5Y)	0.48
Holdings	2213
Inception Date	Jun 12, 2017

About PGBLX

Principal Diversified Income Fund Class R6 is a mutual fund designed to deliver a diversified stream of income by investing across a broad range of global credit sectors. Its primary objective is to provide consistent cash income through a yield-focused, risk-aware investment approach, allocating the majority of its assets to fixed income securities such as high yield bonds, preferred stocks, and emerging market debt. The fund is categorized as a multisector bond fund, meaning it combines asset classes with varied risk and return profiles to enhance diversification and income opportunities. Managed by experienced investment professionals, the fund aims to balance risk and return through careful portfolio construction while maintaining monthly income distributions. With over three thousand holdings and substantial assets under management, the fund plays a significant role for investors and institutions seeking exposure to multiple segments of the fixed income market in a single investment vehicle. Its strategic blend of bond types and geographies positions it as a core holding for diversified income generation and portfolio risk mitigation in the broader financial market.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Multisector Bond
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PGBLX
• Share Class: R-6
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PGBLX had a total return of -2.63% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.98%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FAYZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Multi-Asset Income I	0.87%
FIWBX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Multi-Asset Income Z	0.74%
FAZYX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Multi-Asset Income M	1.12%
FMSDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Multi-Asset Income Fund	0.83%
FWATX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Multi-Asset Income A	1.12%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PGDIX	Institutional Class	0.69%
PGBAX	Class A	0.97%
PGDCX	Class C	1.74%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 25, 2026	$0.0634	Sep 25, 2026
Aug 26, 2026	$0.0567	Aug 26, 2026
Jul 28, 2026	$0.0577	Jul 28, 2026
Jun 25, 2026	$0.060	Jun 25, 2026
May 26, 2026	$0.057	May 26, 2026
Apr 27, 2026	$0.0572	Apr 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:

Oct 15, 2026

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