Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index Fund Institutional Class (PSSIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
25.22
-0.10 (-0.39%)
Jul 29, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
-0.39%
Fund Assets1.29B
Expense Ratio0.21%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover22.40%
Dividend (ttm)2.35
Dividend Yield9.36%
Dividend Growth105.66%
Payout Frequencyn/a
Ex-Dividend DateDec 20, 2024
Previous Close25.32
YTD Return-1.91%
1-Year Return4.31%
5-Year Return80.07%
52-Week Low20.28
52-Week High30.73
Beta (5Y)n/a
Holdings609
Inception DateMar 1, 2001

About PSSIX

The Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to closely track the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, which represents the small-cap segment of the U.S. equity market. The fund seeks long-term capital growth by investing at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities that comprise this benchmark index. Through a strategy known as representative sampling, the fund constructs a portfolio that mimics the index’s performance and employs derivative instruments and exchange-traded funds as part of its approach. It features a low expense ratio, positioning it as a cost-effective choice within its category. The fund is classified in the "Small Blend" category, reflecting its diversified exposure to U.S. small-cap equities across a range of sectors, such as consumer cyclical, technology, healthcare, and industrials. As an institutional share class, it is tailored for large-scale investors seeking efficient small-cap equity exposure. With a long track record since its inception in 2001, the fund plays a significant role for investors and institutions aiming to capture the growth potential and risk characteristics of U.S. small-cap stocks while maintaining broad diversification and competitive fees.

Fund Family Principal Funds
Category Small Blend
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol PSSIX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index S&P 600 Small Cap TR

Performance

PSSIX had a total return of 4.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.51%.

Other Share Classes

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

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
PSPIXR-60.17%
PSSPXR-50.42%
PSSJXClass J0.44%
PSSMXR-30.73%

Top 10 Holdings

9.88% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
E-Mini Russ 2000 Sep25n/a2.87%
CASH & RECEIVABLESn/a1.79%
Principal Government Money Market R-6PGWXX1.08%
Mr. Cooper Group Inc.COOP0.70%
AeroVironment, Inc.AVAV0.59%
Brinker International, Inc.EAT0.59%
Qorvo, Inc.QRVO0.58%
SPX Technologies, Inc.SPXC0.57%
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.KTOS0.57%
BorgWarner Inc.BWA0.54%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Dec 20, 2024$0.3325Dec 20, 2024
Dec 19, 2024$2.0139Dec 19, 2024
Dec 21, 2023$0.3864Dec 21, 2023
Dec 20, 2023$0.7545Dec 20, 2023
Dec 21, 2022$0.3264Dec 21, 2022
Dec 20, 2022$2.3305Dec 20, 2022
Full Dividend History