About PLFIX
Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with broad exposure to the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. Its primary objective is long-term growth of capital by passively tracking the S&P 500 Index, which represents the performance of 500 leading companies across major industries in the United States. The fund maintains a highly diversified portfolio, with holdings that span sectors such as technology, consumer discretionary, financials, and healthcare. Notably, its largest allocations are typically to blue-chip companies including Apple, Microsoft, and NVIDIA, reflecting the index’s composition.
The fund operates with a low expense ratio, making it cost-effective compared to many actively managed peers, and is categorized within the Large Blend segment, appealing to investors seeking core equity market exposure. Institutional share class features include no minimum initial investment and a competitive fee structure, optimizing accessibility for a wide range of investors. With a long performance history and significant total assets under management, the fund plays a critical role as a foundational building block in both institutional and individual investment portfolios aiming for reliable U.S. equity exposure.
Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Large Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PLFIX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index S&P 500 TR
PLFIX had a total return of 16.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 15.08%.
