Principal SmallCap Fund Class A (PLLAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.19% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 31.40% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 220.92% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 31.23 |
| YTD Return | 5.02% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 36.15% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.64 |
| 52-Week High | 31.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.07 |
| Holdings | 112 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2005 |
About PLLAX
Principal SmallCap Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in equity securities of small-capitalization companies. The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its assets to small-cap stocks, targeting firms considered to have improving and sustainable business fundamentals, rising investor expectations, and attractive relative valuations. Its investment approach seeks to identify opportunities across a diverse mix of sectors, including healthcare, technology, consumer cyclical, financial services, and real estate. The fund’s portfolio is managed by an experienced team, with a history of adapting to the dynamic nature of small-cap investing. Principal SmallCap Fund Class A is benchmarked against the Russell 2000 Index, reflecting its focus on companies within the small-cap market segment. This fund plays a significant role for investors looking to gain exposure to the growth potential and diversification benefits of U.S. small-cap equities within a professionally managed mutual fund structure.
Performance
PLLAX had a total return of 15.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.35%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
18.70% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 2.50% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 2.14% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 2.08% |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | EXAS | 2.05% |
| Dycom Industries, Inc. | DY | 1.82% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 1.71% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 1.68% |
| Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | SWX | 1.59% |
| WESCO International, Inc. | WCC | 1.57% |
| BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. | BBIO | 1.56% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.5359 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.015 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.4636 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.039 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.6915 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.1318 | Dec 20, 2021 |