Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund Class C (PMDDX)
| Fund Assets | 1.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 37.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.59% |
| Dividend Growth | -25.41% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 18.58 |
| YTD Return | 2.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 83.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.24 |
| 52-Week High | 20.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 74 |
| Inception Date | Jun 14, 2012 |
About PMDDX
The Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with current income as well as long-term growth of income and capital. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in dividend-paying equity securities of small- and mid-capitalization companies, targeting businesses recognized for their ability not only to pay but also to grow dividends over time. Its portfolio spans a range of sectors and includes both U.S. and select foreign companies, as well as real estate investment trusts. The fund employs a quality-first investment approach, aiming to avoid value traps and mitigate risk by carefully selecting resilient, dividend-growing firms while maintaining sector neutrality. This positions the fund as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified equity exposure with an emphasis on stable income and potential for capital appreciation within the small- and mid-cap market segment.
Performance
PMDDX had a total return of 4.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.01%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| East West Bancorp, Inc. | EWBC | 2.89% |
| Equitable Holdings, Inc. | EQH | 2.54% |
| STERIS plc | STE | 2.35% |
| Ingredion Incorporated | INGR | 2.31% |
| Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | CFR | 2.30% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 2.27% |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | DGX | 2.17% |
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | WSM | 2.15% |
| Leidos Holdings, Inc. | LDOS | 2.09% |
| MKS Inc. | MKSI | 2.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0294 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.0192 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0075 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | $0.5999 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Sep 19, 2024 | $0.0153 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | $0.0368 | Jun 20, 2024 |