Principal LifeTime Strategic Income Fund R-3 Class (PLSMX)
| Fund Assets | 731.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.08% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 26.70% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.46% |
| Dividend Growth | 28.47% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.66 |
| YTD Return | 1.83% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 16.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.08 |
| 52-Week High | 11.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 19 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About PLSMX
Principal LifeTime Strategic Income Fund R-3 Class is a mutual fund designed to meet the needs of investors who are in or approaching retirement. As a target-date retirement fund, it primarily seeks to provide current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. The fund operates as a fund of funds, allocating its assets across a diversified selection of underlying Principal Funds and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). These underlying funds encompass a broad mix of domestic and international equities, fixed-income instruments, and real assets, ensuring exposure to multiple sectors and asset classes as part of a strategy intended for conservative income generation later in life. The fund regularly adjusts its allocations to maintain a portfolio suitable for individuals approximately ten years past normal retirement age, favoring more conservative investments as participants age. Notably, its largest holdings are in core fixed-income and short-term income funds, complemented by allocations to equity and inflation-protection funds. Managed by a team of experienced professionals, the fund plays a significant role in retirement planning by offering a balance of income and risk management to those focused on asset preservation during their retirement years.
Performance
PLSMX had a total return of 10.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.08%.
Top 10 Holdings
95.31% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Core Fixed Income Fund Class R-6 | PICNX | 35.64% |
| Principal Short-Term Income Fund Institutional Class | PSHIX | 17.23% |
| Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund Institutional Class | PLFIX | 10.34% |
| Principal International Equity Fund R-6 Class | PIIDX | 9.51% |
| Principal High Yield Fund Class R-6 | PHYFX | 6.63% |
| Principal Inflation Protection Fund Institutional Class | PIPIX | 5.85% |
| Principal Equity Income Fund Institutional Class | PEIIX | 2.67% |
| Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I Class R-6 | PLCGX | 2.56% |
| Principal LargeCap Value Fund III Institutional Class | PLVIX | 2.48% |
| Principal Blue Chip Fund Class R6 | PGBHX | 2.39% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.3413 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.2597 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.3072 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1606 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | $0.234 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | $0.221 | Dec 30, 2022 |