About PINPX
Principal Diversified International Fund R-5 Class is a mutual fund designed to offer investors exposure to a broad range of foreign equities. Its primary objective is long-term capital growth by investing predominantly in equity securities of companies based outside the United States. The fund employs a diversified approach, typically holding stocks from at least 20 different countries and across various market capitalizations and styles, encompassing both growth and value strategies. It does not limit its investments to specific regions or currencies, which allows it to seek opportunities globally and capitalize on economic shifts and innovations abroad.
The fund’s portfolio spans multiple industries, with significant allocations in technology, healthcare, financial services, and industrials. Key holdings have included major international companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, AstraZeneca, Tencent Holdings, and ASML. Its investment process is guided by identifying businesses perceived as innovators or benefitting from positive change, aiming to uncover growth prospects sometimes overlooked by the broader market. The fund is managed by an experienced team and benchmarks its performance against the MSCI ACWI Ex-U.S. Index, making it suitable for investors looking to diversify their portfolios with international equity exposure within the Foreign Large Blend category.
Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PINPX
Share Class R-5
Index MSCI AC World ex USA NR USD
PINPX had a total return of 32.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.03%.
