Principal LargeCap Growth I J (PLGJX)
| Fund Assets | 9.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.82% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 39.60% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 49.40% |
| Dividend Growth | 405.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 10.65 |
| YTD Return | 10.07% |
| 1-Year Return | 57.43% |
| 5-Year Return | 132.29% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.08 |
| 52-Week High | 15.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 412 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About PLGJX
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I Class J is a mutual fund focused primarily on long-term capital appreciation through investments in growth-oriented equity securities of large-cap U.S. companies. The fund’s strategy centers on allocating at least 80% of its net assets to companies with significant market capitalizations, while also occasionally investing in mid-cap names. Emphasis is placed on companies demonstrating strong growth potential, robust free cash flow, and positive business momentum, with a notable weight in sectors like information technology. The investment approach incorporates rigorous research and a bottom-up stock selection process to identify firms that are likely to outperform consensus expectations. Managed by an experienced team, the fund provides investors with diversified exposure to leading large-cap growth companies, making it relevant for those seeking participation in the performance of dominant, innovative sectors within the broader equity market. The fund tracks the Russell 1000 Growth Index for benchmarking its results and distributes dividends annually, reflecting its commitment to consistent shareholder returns while pursuing capital growth.
Performance
PLGJX had a total return of 57.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.23%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
48.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 10.18% |
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 9.79% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 5.31% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.00% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 4.64% |
| Mastercard Incorporated | MA | 3.28% |
| Intuit Inc. | INTU | 3.08% |
| Netflix, Inc. | NFLX | 2.65% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.60% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.30% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2024 | $5.261 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $1.041 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $1.5188 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.5188 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $1.4365 | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Dec 19, 2019 | $1.2837 | Dec 19, 2019 |