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

Fund Assets	1.34B
Expense Ratio	0.21%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	35.90%
Dividend (ttm)	2.67
Dividend Yield	8.79%
Dividend Growth	13.78%
Payout Frequency	n/a
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	30.38
YTD Return	23.82%
1-Year Return	35.35%
5-Year Return	53.21%
52-Week Low	24.60
52-Week High	30.87
Beta (5Y)	1.33
Holdings	608
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 35.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.36%.

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

6.41% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Sanmina Corporation	SANM	0.82%
Semtech Corporation	SMTC	0.82%
Viavi Solutions Inc.	VIAV	0.65%
Viasat, Inc.	VSAT	0.64%
E-Mini Russ 2000 Jun26	n/a	0.63%
Lumen Technologies, Inc.	LUMN	0.60%
Principal Government Money Market R-6	PGWXX	0.58%
FormFactor, Inc.	FORM	0.56%
Element Solutions Inc	ESI	0.56%
Argan, Inc.	AGX	0.54%

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

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Last checked:

Aug 12, 2026

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