Principal Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A (POSAX)
| Fund Assets | 1.75B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.36% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 22.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.21 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.31% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.68 |
| YTD Return | 1.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.51% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.26% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.67 |
| 52-Week High | 9.64 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2007 |
About POSAX
Principal Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A is a diversified mutual fund specializing in equity investments within the global real estate sector. Its primary objective is to generate total return by investing at least 80% of assets in the shares of companies around the world that are principally engaged in real estate-related businesses. The fund incorporates a bottom-up stock selection strategy, targeting high-quality companies that are attractively valued or trade at discounts, across both U.S. and international markets. Its portfolio includes a broad array of real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies, with top holdings featuring established names such as Welltower, Equinix, Prologis, and Goodman Group. The fund is managed by an experienced team and draws on the extensive research capabilities of Principal Real Estate, providing investors with exposure to the full spectrum of real estate market segments. By focusing on risk-adjusted returns and leveraging sector expertise, the fund plays a significant role for investors seeking global diversification within the real estate asset class, serving both individual and institutional clients with annual dividend distributions and a moderate turnover rate.
Performance
POSAX had a total return of 6.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.79%.
Top 10 Holdings
41.52% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 7.05% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 6.06% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 4.76% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 4.39% |
| Goodman Group | GMG | 4.08% |
| Extra Space Storage Inc. | EXR | 3.79% |
| AvalonBay Communities, Inc. | AVB | 3.19% |
| Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield SE | URW | 3.14% |
| Regency Centers Corporation | REG | 2.57% |
| Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd. | 8802 | 2.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.2121 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.1989 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $0.2041 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | $0.0616 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.211 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.0407 | Dec 20, 2021 |