Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
PLFMX Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund | S&P 500 | 100% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Work 401k 3, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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The earliest data available for this chart is Dec 6, 2000, corresponding to the inception date of PLFMX
Returns By Period
As of Apr 2, 2026, the Work 401k 3 returned -4.50% Year-To-Date and 13.41% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio Work 401k 3 | 2.92% | -4.17% | -4.50% | -2.49% | 15.78% | 18.07% | 11.31% | 13.41% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
PLFMX Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund | 2.92% | -5.08% | -4.50% | -2.43% | 16.59% | 18.07% | 11.31% | 13.41% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 7, 2000, Work 401k 3's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -16.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Work 401k 3 closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.6%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.39% | -0.82% | -5.02% | -4.50% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.71% | -1.34% | -5.70% | -0.74% | 6.24% | 5.03% | 2.16% | 1.99% | 3.58% | 2.28% | 0.21% | 0.02% | 17.10% |
| 2024 | 1.62% | 5.26% | 3.20% | -4.14% | 4.89% | 3.54% | 1.15% | 2.35% | 2.05% | -0.95% | 5.83% | -0.96% | 26.06% |
| 2023 | 6.20% | -2.48% | 3.59% | 1.49% | 0.38% | 6.52% | 3.15% | -1.68% | -4.81% | -2.16% | 9.07% | 4.43% | 25.27% |
| 2022 | -5.26% | -3.04% | 3.67% | -8.80% | 0.14% | -8.31% | 9.17% | -4.15% | -9.26% | 8.03% | 5.52% | -5.78% | -18.67% |
| 2021 | -1.06% | 2.71% | 4.27% | 5.28% | 0.62% | 2.26% | 2.33% | 2.95% | -4.70% | 6.94% | -0.75% | 4.29% | 27.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
Work 401k 3 has an annualized alpha of 1.40%, beta of 0.96, and R² of 0.95 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 07, 2000.
- This portfolio captured 103.41% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 97.87% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 0.96 and R² of 0.95, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.40%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.95
- Upside Capture
- 103.41%
- Downside Capture
- 97.87%
Expense Ratio
Work 401k 3 has an expense ratio of 0.72%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Work 401k 3 ranks 28 for risk / return — below 28% of portfolios on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 0.88 | +0.07 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.46 | 1.39 | +0.07 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.97 | 6.43 | +0.54 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PLFMX Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund | 53 | 0.95 | 1.48 | 1.22 | 1.46 | 6.97 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Work 401k 3 provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.52% | 2.41% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.28% | 13.02% | 7.02% | 3.28% | 6.80% | 6.44% | 2.66% | 2.07% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
PLFMX Principal LargeCap S&P 500 Index Fund | 2.52% | 2.41% | 3.77% | 3.62% | 2.28% | 13.02% | 7.02% | 3.28% | 6.80% | 6.44% | 2.66% | 2.07% |
Monthly Dividends
The table below shows the monthly dividends paid by this portfolio.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.78 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.07 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.85 | $0.85 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.44 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.17 | $3.17 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Work 401k 3. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Work 401k 3 was 55.62%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 888 trading sessions.
The current Work 401k 3 drawdown is 6.34%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -55.62% | Oct 10, 2007 | 355 | Mar 9, 2009 | 888 | Sep 13, 2012 | 1243 |
| -43.05% | Dec 12, 2000 | 456 | Oct 9, 2002 | 997 | Sep 25, 2006 | 1453 |
| -33.8% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 99 | Aug 12, 2020 | 122 |
| -24.91% | Jan 4, 2022 | 195 | Oct 12, 2022 | 295 | Dec 14, 2023 | 490 |
| -19.61% | Sep 21, 2018 | 65 | Dec 24, 2018 | 81 | Apr 23, 2019 | 146 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | PLFMX | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.99 |
| PLFMX | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Portfolio | 0.99 | 1.00 | 1.00 |