Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Class A (PLSAX)
| Fund Assets | 12.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.31% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 4.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.89 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.67% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 33.49 |
| YTD Return | 4.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 39.62% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.07% |
| 52-Week Low | 25.53 |
| 52-Week High | 33.84 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 508 |
| 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 39.62% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.92%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
35.71% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 7.18% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 6.51% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.87% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 3.41% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 3.02% |
| Broadcom Inc. | AVGO | 2.52% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 2.41% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.35% |
| Tesla, Inc. | TSLA | 1.89% |
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | BRK.B | 1.54% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2328 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.6574 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 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 |