Principal SmallCap Fund Class A (PLLAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.19% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 41.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.72% |
| Dividend Growth | -34.48% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 26.04 |
| YTD Return | 2.42% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.12% |
| 5-Year Return | 66.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 20.52 |
| 52-Week High | 28.36 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 125 |
| 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 10.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.57%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Enhanced Index Fund | 0.55% |
| SWSSX | Schwab | Schwab Small Cap Index Fund® | 0.04% |
| FSSNX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Index Fund | 0.03% |
| FSCRX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund | 1.03% |
| FSSLX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Small Cap Core | 0.01% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.21% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 2.62% |
| Chart Industries, Inc. | GTLS | 1.87% |
| TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | TKO | 1.87% |
| Dycom Industries, Inc. | DY | 1.86% |
| Popular, Inc. | BPOP | 1.73% |
| Stride, Inc. | LRN | 1.69% |
| Agree Realty Corporation | ADC | 1.67% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.66% |
| Natera, Inc. | NTRA | 1.63% |
| Performance Food Group Company | PFGC | 1.62% |
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 |