Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A (PLSAX)
| Fund Assets | 9.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 2.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.72 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.29% |
| Dividend Growth | -20.80% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 30.69 |
| YTD Return | 9.26% |
| 1-Year Return | 25.94% |
| 5-Year Return | 104.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 24.05 |
| 52-Week High | 30.93 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 509 |
| Inception Date | Jun 28, 2005 |
About PLSAX
Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A is a U.S. mutual fund designed to provide investors with exposure to large-cap equities by closely tracking the performance of the S&P 500 Index. The primary purpose of this fund is to seek long-term capital growth, achieved by investing at least 80% of its net assets in the common stocks of companies represented in the S&P 500. These companies span across various sectors, including technology, financial services, consumer cyclical, and communication services, reflecting the broad U.S. large-cap market. The fund employs a passive investment approach, aiming to mirror the risk and return characteristics of its benchmark rather than beat it, and maintains a low expense ratio, making it cost-effective for investors seeking diversification within the largest segment of the U.S. equity market. With holdings in over 500 securities and a moderate annual portfolio turnover, it offers both stability and efficiency. Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A is widely used by investors as a foundational piece in diversified portfolios, providing a straightforward way to participate in the long-term growth potential of major U.S. corporations.
Performance
PLSAX had a total return of 25.94% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.64%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
36.33% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.17% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 6.88% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 5.70% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.86% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.98% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.41% |
| E-mini S&P 500 Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.96% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 1.91% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 1.80% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2866 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.4332 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2701 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.6387 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.2489 | Dec 21, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.2722 | Dec 20, 2022 |