Principal Short-Term Income Fund Class C (STCCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.62% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.30% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.33 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.07% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 12.20 |
| YTD Return | 0.56% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.75% |
| 5-Year Return | 6.75% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.68 |
| 52-Week High | 12.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 410 |
| Inception Date | Mar 1, 2002 |
About STCCX
Principal Short-Term Income Fund Class C is an actively managed mutual fund focused on high‑quality, short‑duration fixed income. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of current income while seeking stability of principal over an 18‑ to 24‑month investment horizon. The portfolio invests mainly in investment‑grade bonds and other fixed‑rate, taxable securities with short maturities, drawing from corporate issuers as well as government‑related debt. The fund is managed by an experienced team and is commonly evaluated against short-term bond peers and benchmarks such as the Bloomberg US 1–3 Year Index, which tracks investment‑grade bonds with roughly one to three years to maturity. Within the fixed income market, the fund plays a role in cash management and duration control for investors aiming to temper interest rate sensitivity while maintaining income generation. Its mandate emphasizes credit quality and diversification across sectors like corporates, agencies, and supranationals, positioning it as a core short‑term bond holding for investors seeking conservative income and principal steadiness in varying rate environments.
Performance
STCCX had a total return of 4.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.34%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.02781 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.02867 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.02501 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.0289 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.02682 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.03011 | Aug 29, 2025 |