Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I R-3 Class (PPNMX)
| Fund Assets | 2.22B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.44% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 70.10% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.16 |
| Dividend Yield | 10.98% |
| Dividend Growth | 21.17% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 10.77 |
| YTD Return | 4.31% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.53% |
| 5-Year Return | 2.78% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.17 |
| 52-Week High | 11.32 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1232 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2000 |
About PPNMX
Principal SmallCap Growth Fund I R-3 Class is a mutual fund designed for investors seeking long-term capital appreciation through exposure to small-cap growth equities. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in stocks of companies with small market capitalizations, focusing on those that demonstrate above-average potential for revenue and earnings growth. Its portfolio is constructed using active management, with the aim of outperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index, which serves as its benchmark. The fund holds a diversified collection of over 1,200 individual securities, targeting emerging businesses across various sectors that are positioned for expansion. Key characteristics include an annual dividend payout and a competitive expense ratio. The fund is often considered by individuals seeking to diversify their holdings with growth-oriented small-cap stocks, offering broad exposure to innovative and rapidly developing segments of the U.S. equity market. Managed by Principal Global Investors since its inception in 2000, the fund plays an important role in capturing potential high-growth opportunities and contributing to portfolio diversification for long-term investors.
Performance
PPNMX had a total return of 15.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.46%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FECGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Index Fund | 0.05% |
| FCIGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class I | 1.07% |
| FCPGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.05% |
| FCTGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class M | 1.58% |
| FCCGX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Small Cap Growth Fund - Class C | 2.08% |
Top 10 Holdings
13.57% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd | CRDO | 1.75% |
| Guardant Health, Inc. | GH | 1.64% |
| Principal Government Money Market R-6 | PGWXX | 1.50% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.33% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 1.32% |
| Fabrinet | FN | 1.31% |
| SPX Technologies, Inc. | SPXC | 1.28% |
| Rambus Inc. | RMBS | 1.20% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation | BE | 1.14% |
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 1.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.4095 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.0459 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $1.1173 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.0997 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $2.4518 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.8845 | Dec 18, 2020 |