Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund Class J (PMRJX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
8.91
-0.04 (-0.45%)
At close: Jul 31, 2026
Fund Assets553.65M
Expense Ratio0.87%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover268.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.32
Dividend Yield3.61%
Dividend Growth14.52%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close8.95
YTD Return-1.19%
1-Year Return3.01%
5-Year Return-4.36%
52-Week Low8.91
52-Week High9.31
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings302
Inception DateDec 15, 2008

About PMRJX

Principal Government & High Quality Bond Fund Class J is a mutual fund focused on generating a high level of current income while prioritizing safety and liquidity. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in fixed-income securities issued or backed by the U.S. government, its agencies, or government-linked entities. Its portfolio centers on government bonds, mortgage-backed securities, and collateralized mortgage obligations, seeking to minimize credit risk by largely holding assets backed by the United States government, renowned for its low probability of default. Categorized as an intermediate government bond fund, it typically maintains a portfolio duration between 3.5 and 6 years and benchmarks its performance to indices such as the Bloomberg US MBS Fixed Rate Index. With over 360 holdings and stringent credit quality, the majority of its assets are rated AAA. The fund suits investors seeking stable monthly income distributions, offering regular dividend payouts while balancing interest rate sensitivity and market conditions. Since its inception in 2008, it has represented an important vehicle for conservative fixed-income exposure in diversified portfolios, serving both individual and institutional investors aiming for income with reduced credit risk exposure.

Fund Family Principal Funds
Category US Mortgage
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PMRJX
Share Class Class J
Index Bloomberg US MBS Fixed Rate TR

Performance

PMRJX had a total return of 3.01% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.74%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PMRIXInstitutional Class0.53%
PMREXR-50.67%
CMPGXClass A0.80%
PRCMXR-30.98%

Top 10 Holdings

31.07% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Cash Offsetn/a14.34%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2.MB00242.30%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FR.SD07832.09%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.4.5 6.112.01%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2.MA88001.92%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.MA50381.84%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.FS01181.70%
Government National Mortgage AssociationG2SF.5 6.111.64%
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.FR.RJ45461.62%
Federal National Mortgage AssociationFN.FS19531.62%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.0285Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.02881May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.02765Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.02723Mar 31, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.02536Feb 27, 2026
Jan 30, 2026$0.02697Jan 30, 2026
Full Dividend History