Principal Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Class C (PTBCX)

Fund Assets	498.21M
Expense Ratio	1.82%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	53.20%
Dividend (ttm)	0.19
Dividend Yield	2.97%
Dividend Growth	2.54%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	6.40
YTD Return	-2.84%
1-Year Return	-1.57%
5-Year Return	-6.80%
52-Week Low	6.39
52-Week High	6.80
Beta (5Y)	0.10
Holdings	209
Inception Date	Jan 3, 1977

About PTBCX

Principal Tax-Exempt Bond Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund specializing in fixed income, focused on delivering a high level of income that is exempt from federal income tax while preserving investor capital. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its net assets in tax-exempt bonds, consisting mainly of securities issued by or on behalf of state or local governments and other public authorities. This approach makes the fund particularly relevant for investors seeking tax-advantaged income streams. Managed by experienced portfolio managers, the fund employs an actively managed strategy within the municipal bond market, aiming to provide stable payouts and manage interest rate risks common to fixed-income investments. With a significant asset base and a broad diversification across more than 200 holdings, the fund plays a notable role in the broader municipal bond sector, serving as a resource for those looking to offset federal tax liabilities through municipal bond exposure. Monthly dividends and a long-standing track record further underscore its consistent presence in the landscape of tax-exempt investments.

• Fund Family: Principal Funds
• Category: Muni National Interm
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: PTBCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: Bloomberg Municipal Bond TR

Performance

PTBCX had a total return of -1.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.47%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FLUVX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income M	0.75%
FKISX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income C	1.50%
FROGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor Municipal Income I	0.50%
FUENX	Fidelity	Fidelity Flex Municipal Income Fund	n/a
FHIGX	Fidelity	Fidelity Municipal Income Fund	0.43%

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
PITEX	Institutional Class	0.64%
PTEAX	Class A	0.92%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.01507	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.01707	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.01529	Jun 30, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.01576	May 29, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.01507	Apr 30, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.01558	Mar 31, 2026

Data Sources: Tiingo, Twelve Data, and more

Historical data is provided by Tiingo. Delayed stock pricing data is provided by Twelve Data. Several fund data points are also provided by Finnhub.

Last checked:

Sep 23, 2026

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