Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund R-3 Class (PLFMX)
| Fund Assets | 12.82B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.78 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.39% |
| Dividend Growth | 22.65% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.66 |
| YTD Return | -0.34% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 84.95% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.52 |
| 52-Week High | 33.10 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 508 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2000 |
About PLFMX
Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund R3 Class is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the S&P 500 Index, which represents the largest publicly traded companies in the United States. As an index fund, its primary purpose is to offer investors broad exposure to the U.S. large-cap equity market by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the same companies that compose the S&P 500 at the time of purchase. This approach allows the fund to reflect the risk and return characteristics of the large-cap equity universe, making it a foundational option for diversified long-term growth strategies within retirement or general investment portfolios. Key characteristics of the fund include a portfolio that typically mirrors the S&P 500’s sector allocations and leading constituents, with top holdings frequently including major technology, consumer cyclical, and communication services firms. The fund is categorized under the "Large Blend" style, balancing growth and value stocks, and is managed with a focus on minimizing turnover and maintaining low tracking error relative to its benchmark. The R3 Class structure often targets retirement plans, providing access to institutional investment management with a moderate expense ratio and annual dividend distributions. The fund’s significance lies in its role as a core holding that enables investors to participate in the performance of the broader U.S. stock market with a single, diversified investment.
Performance
PLFMX had a total return of 17.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.82%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.45% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.59% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.27% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 5.23% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.81% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.22% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.57% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.56% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.55% |
| E-mini S&P 500 Future Mar 26 | n/a | 2.39% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 2.26% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.1239 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.6574 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2038 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.4332 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2067 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.6387 | Dec 20, 2023 |