Principal Core Fixed Income R6 (PICNX)

Fund Assets	9.12B
Expense Ratio	0.34%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	13.40%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	3.96%
Dividend Growth	4.36%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.35
YTD Return	-1.76%
1-Year Return	-0.98%
5-Year Return	-3.42%
52-Week Low	8.35
52-Week High	8.82
Beta (5Y)	0.09
Holdings	463
Inception Date	Nov 25, 2014

About PICNX

Principal Core Fixed Income Fund Class R-6 is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with a high level of current income while maintaining preservation of capital. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities, including U.S. government securities, corporate bonds, asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities, as well as select bank loans and foreign debt instruments. Its broad approach allows for exposure across several fixed income sectors, supporting both diversification and risk management. The portfolio is managed by a team of experienced professionals, ensuring disciplined credit selection and active duration management in response to changing market conditions. The fund plays a significant role in asset allocation strategies for investors seeking stability, income, and capital preservation within their broader investment portfolios. It serves as a core fixed income holding, often benchmarked against the Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, reflecting its alignment with a key industry standard for investment-grade bond exposure.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PICNX
• Share Class: R-6
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PICNX had a total return of -0.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.86%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGBPX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd I	0.50%
FSMTX	Fidelity	Fidelity SAI Total Bond Fund	0.29%
FGBCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd C	1.52%
FGBTX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Investment Gr Bd M	0.74%
FTKFX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total Bond K6 Fund	0.30%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PIOIX	Institutional Class	0.43%
PIOJX	Class J	0.57%
PIOQX	R-5	0.59%
CMPIX	Class A	0.71%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02719	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.03025	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02748	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02834	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02732	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.02721	Mar 31, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 16, 2026

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