Principal SmallCap Fund Class R6 (PSMLX)
| Fund Assets | 2.30B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 31.40% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.05% |
| Dividend Growth | 183.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.25 |
| YTD Return | 1.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 21.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.68 |
| 52-Week High | 33.61 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 115 |
| Inception Date | Nov 22, 2016 |
About PSMLX
Principal SmallCap Fund Class R6 is an actively managed mutual fund focused on long-term capital growth by investing primarily in U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. The fund seeks to allocate at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities of small-cap firms, emphasizing businesses with strong fundamentals, improving prospects, and attractive relative valuations. It typically holds a blend of value and growth-oriented stocks, spanning a diverse range of industries and sectors within the small-cap segment. Launched in 2016, this fund offers investors exposure to the dynamic small-cap equity market, which is known for greater price volatility but also the potential for higher returns compared to large-cap stocks. The fund benchmarks its performance against the Russell 2000 Index—widely recognized as a barometer of the U.S. small-cap equity market. With a competitive expense ratio and annual or semi-annual dividend distributions, Principal SmallCap Fund Class R6 serves as a core holding for investors seeking diversified access to emerging and rapidly growing U.S. companies within their portfolios.
Performance
PSMLX had a total return of 21.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 14.87%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
17.56% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Modine Manufacturing Company | MOD | 2.30% |
| Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | AEIS | 2.00% |
| Insmed Incorporated | INSM | 1.96% |
| Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | STRL | 1.71% |
| SiTime Corporation | SITM | 1.70% |
| WESCO International, Inc. | WCC | 1.65% |
| BridgeBio Pharma, Inc. | BBIO | 1.63% |
| UMB Financial Corporation | UMBF | 1.58% |
| Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | SWX | 1.53% |
| Commercial Metals Company | CMC | 1.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.0938 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $1.5359 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.111 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.4636 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.1379 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.6915 | Dec 20, 2023 |