Principal SmallCap A (PLLAX)
| Fund Assets | 2.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.19% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
| Dividend Growth | -34.48% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 28.36 |
| YTD Return | 11.28% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.40% |
| 5-Year Return | 67.28% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.52 |
| 52-Week High | 28.51 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.09 |
| Holdings | 118 |
| 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 16.40% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.85%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
18.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 2.93% |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 2.22% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.93% |
| Dycom Industries, Inc. | DY | 1.88% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.75% |
| Varonis Systems, Inc. | VRNS | 1.74% |
| Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | SWX | 1.73% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.61% |
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.56% |
| Agree Realty Corporation | ADC | 1.49% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.5626 | Dec 18, 2020 |