Principal ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by Principal and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
Principal Asset Management is a U.S.-based financial services firm offering ETFs across factor-based equity and fixed income strategies. Principal ETFs apply systematic, rules-based approaches — including quality, value, and low volatility tilts — to U.S. and international equity markets, alongside fixed income products. The Principal ETF list spans factor equity and bond strategies across multiple market segments. This page lets you compare Principal ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating factor-based funds for portfolio construction, diversification, income generation, or long-term investing.
- Number of ETFs
- 13
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.39%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 16.32%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 7.44%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 57 / 100
Principal ETF List
13 results
Explore top Principal ETF Categories and Asset Classes
Principal Equity ETFsPrincipal Bond ETFsPrincipal Multi-Asset ETFsPrincipal Preferred Stock ETFsPrincipal Real Estate ETFsPrincipal Large Cap Growth Equities ETFsPrincipal Preferred Stock/Convertible Bonds ETFsPrincipal Corporate Bonds ETFsPrincipal Foreign Large Cap Equities ETFsPrincipal Health & Biotech Equities ETFs
Best Principal ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Principal ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are PREF (67) and LCAP (66).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 67 | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | |
| Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | 66 | 194.16M | Mar 2025 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 65 | 68.90M | Jun 2020 | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 63 | 544.60M | Jul 2015 | |
| Principal International Equity ETF | 63 | — | Nov 2024 |
Best-Performing Principal ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Principal ETFs is USMC (15.68%).
Across the lineup, Principal ETFs show an average 1-year return of 16.32% and an average 5-year return of 7.44%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | 15.68% | 3.40B | Oct 2017 | |
| Principal Quality ETF | 9.21% | 53.80M | Mar 2016 | |
| Principal U.S. Small Cap Multi-Factor ETF | 8.33% | 1.30B | Sep 2016 | |
| Principal Value ETF | 7.48% | 124.50M | Mar 2016 | |
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 4.93% | 544.60M | Jul 2015 |
Lowest-Cost Principal ETFs
The top Principal ETFs is USMC (0.12%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.39%, Principal ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | 0.12% | 3.40B | Oct 2017 | |
| Principal Quality ETF | 0.15% | 53.80M | Mar 2016 | |
| Principal Value ETF | 0.15% | 124.50M | Mar 2016 | |
| Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF | 0.26% | 133.79M | Apr 2018 | |
| Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | 0.29% | 194.16M | Mar 2025 |
Highest-Yield Principal ETFs
The top Principal ETFs is YLD (7.25%).
Across the lineup, Principal ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.04%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Active High Yield ETF | 7.25% | 544.60M | Jul 2015 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF | 5.46% | 68.90M | Jun 2020 | |
| Principal Spectrum Preferred Secs Active ETF | 5.15% | 1.70B | Jul 2017 | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | 2.49% | 25.70M | May 2022 | |
| Principal Value ETF | 2.12% | 124.50M | Mar 2016 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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