Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I Institutional Class (PGRTX)
| Fund Assets | 2.05B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.98% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 70.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.19 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.67% |
| Dividend Growth | 18.14% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 16.81 |
| YTD Return | 9.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.37% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.10 |
| 52-Week High | 17.46 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.14 |
| Holdings | 1219 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2000 |
About PGRTX
Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund specializing in the small-cap growth equity segment. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the equity securities of companies with small market capitalizations, focusing on firms with above-average growth potential. Notably, the fund may allocate up to 30% of its assets using an index sampling strategy designed to closely track the performance of the Russell 2000 Growth Index, its benchmark. With a diverse portfolio spanning sectors such as technology, industrials, healthcare, and consumer discretionary, the fund’s top holdings often include both innovative growth companies and select money market instruments. The fund is managed by a seasoned team of portfolio managers and maintains a competitive expense ratio relative to peers. Its significance lies in offering institutional investors access to the dynamism and growth opportunities of U.S. small-cap stocks, positioning the fund as a vehicle for exposure to a vital market segment known for its role in economic innovation and expansion.
Performance
PGRTX had a total return of 39.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.06%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
15.74% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 2.61% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.98% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.64% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 1.58% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.58% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 1.38% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.30% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.30% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.22% |
| TTM Technologies, Inc. | TTMI | 1.15% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.4095 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.0758 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.1173 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.0997 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.4518 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.8845 | Dec 18, 2020 |