Principal Core Fixed Income R3 (PIOOX)

Fund Assets	8.77B
Expense Ratio	0.876%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	13.40%
Dividend (ttm)	0.28
Dividend Yield	3.41%
Dividend Growth	4.64%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 30, 2026

Previous Close	8.28
YTD Return	-3.12%
1-Year Return	-2.78%
5-Year Return	-5.73%
52-Week Low	8.23
52-Week High	8.86
Beta (5Y)	0.10
Holdings	418
Inception Date	Mar 1, 2010

About PIOOX

Principal Core Fixed Income Fund R3 is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment-grade fixed-income securities. Its core purpose is to provide investors with exposure to high-quality bonds, including corporate bonds, U.S. government securities, mortgage-backed and asset-backed instruments. By focusing on investment-grade debt, the fund seeks to balance income generation with relative capital stability, making it a foundational choice for investors seeking core fixed-income exposure in their portfolios. Managed by an experienced team from Principal Global Investors, the fund applies robust research and active management to navigate interest rate cycles and credit market trends. Principal Core Fixed Income Fund R3 plays a significant role in the financial market by serving as a central holding in diversified investment strategies, supporting income needs and acting as a counterbalance to the volatility of equity markets. Its broad sector coverage within the fixed income universe positions it as a key vehicle for accessing the major components of the U.S. investment-grade bond market.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: PIOOX
• Share Class: R-3
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

PIOOX had a total return of -2.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.09%.

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
PICNX	R-6	0.34%
PIOIX	Institutional Class	0.43%
PIOJX	Class J	0.57%
PIOQX	R-5	0.59%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 30, 2026	$0.02385	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 31, 2026	$0.02335	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.02586	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.02345	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.02419	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.02327	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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