Principal Short-Term Income Fund Class A (SRHQX)
| Fund Assets | 3.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.60% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.66% |
| Dividend Growth | 3.86% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.06 |
| YTD Return | 0.49% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 11.08% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.05 |
| 52-Week High | 12.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.07 |
| Holdings | 429 |
| Inception Date | Nov 1, 1993 |
About SRHQX
Principal Short-Term Income Fund Class A is a mutual fund designed to deliver a high level of current income while prioritizing stability of principal through prudent investment management. It primarily invests in high-quality short-term bonds and fixed-income securities rated BBB- or higher by S&P Global or Baa3 or higher by Moody's at purchase, maintaining an effective maturity of five years or less and an average portfolio duration within ±30% of the Bloomberg Credit 1-3 Year Index. The fund employs an 18- to 24-month investment horizon to identify value opportunities and reduce trading costs, supported by independent credit research favoring issuers with a margin of safety. Its portfolio features a bond ladder comprising corporate credit, asset-backed securities, and agency bonds, blending fixed- and floating-rate instruments for risk management. Offering daily dividends, it serves investors seeking income generation, credit and interest-rate risk mitigation, and capital preservation within the short-term bond category. Managed by experienced professionals, Principal Short-Term Income Fund Class A plays a key role in diversified fixed-income strategies focused on quality and low volatility.
Performance
SRHQX had a total return of 3.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.61%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FYBTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Short-Term Credit Fund | 0.45% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.03841 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03836 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03493 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.03789 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03896 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03413 | Nov 28, 2025 |