Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index Fund Class J (PSSJX)
| Fund Assets | 1.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 35.90% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.63 |
| Dividend Yield | 9.94% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.90% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 25.99 |
| YTD Return | 19.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 36.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 46.88% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.69 |
| 52-Week High | 26.47 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 608 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2001 |
About PSSJX
Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index Fund Class J is a mutual fund designed to deliver long-term capital growth by closely tracking the performance of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index. This index represents a broad selection of U.S. small-cap companies that meet criteria for liquidity and financial viability, capturing the risk and return characteristics of the small-cap segment. The fund pursues a passive investment approach, using representative sampling to mirror the index and utilizes derivatives and exchange-traded funds to help manage tracking and tax efficiency. At least 80% of its assets are invested in equity securities of companies in the index, providing diversified exposure across consumer, industrial, healthcare, technology, and other U.S. small-cap sectors. With a low expense ratio and an annual dividend distribution, the fund supports access to small-cap equities for investors seeking diversification and potential for growth within the broader U.S. market. Established in 2001, it plays a notable role in enabling efficient small-cap index investing.
Performance
PSSJX had a total return of 36.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.60%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VTMSX | Vanguard | Vanguard Tax-Managed Small Cap Adm | 0.05% |
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 | $0.2949 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | $2.3365 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.2964 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $2.0139 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.3419 | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.7545 | Dec 20, 2023 |