Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund Class C (PMDDX)
| Fund Assets | 1.55B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 25.90% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
| Dividend Growth | -37.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 20.96 |
| YTD Return | 9.15% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.53 |
| 52-Week High | 21.77 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 75 |
| 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 17.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.56%.
Top 10 Holdings
23.28% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MKS Inc. | MKSI | 3.18% |
| East West Bancorp, Inc. | EWBC | 2.57% |
| Amkor Technology, Inc. | AMKR | 2.32% |
| Wintrust Financial Corporation | WTFC | 2.30% |
| Quest Diagnostics Incorporated | DGX | 2.26% |
| Packaging Corporation of America | PKG | 2.24% |
| nVent Electric plc | NVT | 2.19% |
| STERIS plc | STE | 2.17% |
| Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | CFR | 2.07% |
| Hubbell Incorporated | HUBB | 1.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | $0.0256 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.0062 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.3512 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | $0.0123 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.0294 | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.0192 | Mar 19, 2025 |