Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund Class J (PMFJX)
| Fund Assets | 1.26B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.38% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 16.20% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.91 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.53% |
| Dividend Growth | -37.43% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 22.37 |
| YTD Return | 9.18% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.85% |
| 5-Year Return | 50.86% |
| 52-Week Low | 15.74 |
| 52-Week High | 22.38 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 405 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About PMFJX
The Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund Class J is a mutual fund designed to mirror the performance of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, which tracks the mid-capitalization segment of the U.S. equity market. Its primary function is to provide investors with broad exposure to the mid-cap universe, focusing on companies that fall in the middle 20% of the U.S. stock market by capitalization. The fund employs a passive index-tracking strategy, investing at least 80% of its net assets in the constituent equities of the S&P MidCap 400 Index, aiming for long-term capital growth while maintaining a risk/return profile characteristic of mid-cap stocks. This fund plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification beyond large-cap equities, offering potential for growth through participation in dynamic, established U.S. businesses across a variety of sectors. With a minimum investment requirement and annual dividend distributions, the fund stands out as a core holding in a diversified portfolio, managed by experienced professionals under the Principal Global Investors umbrella.
Performance
PMFJX had a total return of 17.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.25%.
Top 10 Holdings
8.15% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ciena Corporation | CIEN | 1.05% |
| E-mini S&P MidCap 400 Future Mar 26 | n/a | 1.01% |
| Coherent Corp. | COHR | 0.99% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 0.87% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.82% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation | CW | 0.72% |
| Flex Ltd. | FLEX | 0.69% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. | CASY | 0.67% |
| TechnipFMC plc | FTI | 0.67% |
| Illumina, Inc. | ILMN | 0.66% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.2453 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.6632 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.294 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.7563 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2608 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.5243 | Dec 20, 2023 |