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

Fund Assets	1.28B
Expense Ratio	0.21%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	35.90%
Dividend (ttm)	0.33
Dividend Yield	1.15%
Dividend Growth	0.21%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	28.99
YTD Return	17.85%
1-Year Return	20.59%
5-Year Return	49.79%
52-Week Low	24.60
52-Week High	30.88
Beta (5Y)	1.33
Holdings	609
Inception Date	Mar 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
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PSSIX
• Share Class: Institutional Class
• Index: S&P 600 Small Cap TR

Performance

PSSIX had a total return of 20.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.11%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PSPIX	R-6	0.17%
PSSJX	Class J	0.39%
PSSPX	R-5	0.42%
PSSMX	R-3	0.73%

Top 10 Holdings

5.37% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
E-Mini Russell 2000 Index Future Sept 26	n/a	0.61%
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated	CORT	0.60%
Principal Government Money Market R-6	PGWXX	0.59%
Viasat, Inc.	VSAT	0.57%
Glaukos Corporation	GKOS	0.54%
iShares Core S&P Small Cap ETF	IJR	0.51%
Match Group, Inc.	MTCH	0.51%
Brinker International, Inc.	EAT	0.50%
Jackson Financial Inc.	JXN	0.47%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.	RHP	0.46%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 19, 2025	$0.3332	Dec 19, 2025
Dec 18, 2025	$2.3365	Dec 18, 2025
Dec 20, 2024	$0.3325	Dec 20, 2024
Dec 19, 2024	$2.0139	Dec 19, 2024
Dec 21, 2023	$0.3864	Dec 21, 2023
Dec 20, 2023	$0.7545	Dec 20, 2023

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

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Last checked:

Sep 17, 2026

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