Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund Institutional Class (PMDIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

21.36

-0.16 (-0.74%)

At close: Oct 14, 2026

Fund Assets	1.14B
Expense Ratio	0.858%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	25.90%
Dividend (ttm)	0.26
Dividend Yield	1.24%
Dividend Growth	-1.05%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 18, 2026

Previous Close	21.52
YTD Return	10.31%
1-Year Return	13.56%
5-Year Return	51.53%
52-Week Low	18.96
52-Week High	23.38
Beta (5Y)	1.00
Holdings	81
Inception Date	Jun 6, 2011

About PMDIX

The Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on generating both current income and long-term capital growth by investing in dividend-paying stocks of small- to mid-capitalization U.S. companies. Its primary function is to provide investors with a blend of income and appreciation potential through a quality-driven approach, targeting companies that are not only consistent dividend payers but also have a proven record of growing their dividends. The fund maintains a sector-neutral strategy, which helps diversify risk by avoiding concentrated sector bets while emphasizing stock selection within each sector. Key sectors represented include consumer cyclical, financial services, energy, and consumer defensive, among others. The fund’s disciplined, quality-first methodology aims to avoid value traps and highlight superior operators. This strategy offers market participants access to a segment of the market known for combining dividend reliability with the growth potential typical of small and mid-sized companies, making the fund a relevant choice for those seeking income and growth opportunities within a diversified, U.S. mid-cap value framework.

Fund Family Principal Funds

Category Small Blend

Performance Rating Average

Risk Rating Below Average

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol PMDIX

Share Class Institutional Class

Index Russell 2500 Value TR

Performance

PMDIX had a total return of 13.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.08%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PMDHX	R-6	0.78%
PMDAX	Class A	1.12%
PMDDX	Class C	1.87%

Top 10 Holdings

22.87% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
East West Bancorp, Inc.	EWBC	2.74%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated	DGX	2.64%
Wintrust Financial Corporation	WTFC	2.39%
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.	CFR	2.32%
Packaging Corporation of America	PKG	2.26%
STERIS plc	STE	2.18%
MKS Inc.	MKSI	2.15%
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation	AGM	2.12%
Littelfuse, Inc.	LFUS	2.04%
nVent Electric plc	NVT	2.03%

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Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 18, 2026	$0.0662	Sep 18, 2026
Jun 17, 2026	$0.0642	Jun 17, 2026
Mar 18, 2026	$0.0746	Mar 18, 2026
Dec 29, 2025	$0.059	Dec 29, 2025
Dec 11, 2025	$0.3512	Dec 11, 2025
Sep 18, 2025	$0.0625	Sep 18, 2025

Full Dividend History