Principal International Equity Fund Institutional Class (PINIX)

Fund Assets	6.52B
Expense Ratio	0.77%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	96.30%
Dividend (ttm)	0.30
Dividend Yield	1.67%
Dividend Growth	-35.90%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 29, 2025

Previous Close	18.09
YTD Return	9.68%
1-Year Return	16.37%
5-Year Return	49.75%
52-Week Low	15.87
52-Week High	18.42
Beta (5Y)	0.98
Holdings	50
Inception Date	Dec 29, 2003

About PINIX

Principal International Equity Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital growth by investing primarily in international equities. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, to equity securities, which include common and preferred stocks, as well as exchange-traded funds and mutual funds that focus on equities. Its portfolio focuses on companies located outside the United States, spanning both developed and emerging markets, offering broad exposure to global economic trends and opportunities. The fund is actively managed by a team of experienced professionals who employ a research-driven approach to identify companies with strong growth potential across various sectors and regions. By tracking the MSCI ACWI Ex-U.S. NTR Index as its benchmark, the fund aims to capture international diversification benefits for investors seeking to expand beyond domestic markets. Principal International Equity Fund Institutional Class plays a significant role in blending international equities into institutional portfolios, helping investors diversify geographic risk while potentially enhancing overall portfolio returns.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Foreign Large Blend
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PINIX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD

Performance

PINIX had a total return of 16.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.26%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FTAEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity A	1.20%
FTEIX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity I	0.95%
FTCEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity C	1.95%
FTIEX	Fidelity	Fidelity Total International Equity Fund	0.91%
FIEZX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Total Intl Equity Z	0.80%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PIIDX	R-6	0.62%
PTPPX	R-5	0.89%
PRPPX	R-3	1.20%

Top 10 Holdings

38.87% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
ASML Holding N.V.	ASML	4.80%
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.	005930	4.45%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	TSM	4.19%
Sompo Holdings, Inc.	8630	4.04%
Teck Resources Limited	TECK	4.01%
Daimler Truck Holding AG	DTG	3.70%
British American Tobacco p.l.c.	BATS	3.53%
Suncor Energy Inc.	SU	3.51%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	3.37%
AIB Group plc	A5G	3.27%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 29, 2025	$0.3001	Dec 29, 2025
Dec 18, 2025	$0.3142	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 27, 2024	$0.4682	Dec 27, 2024
Dec 19, 2024	$1.3006	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 27, 2023	$0.3959	Dec 27, 2023
Dec 28, 2022	$0.3527	Dec 28, 2022

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Last checked:

Sep 17, 2026

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