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Principal Mutual Funds List

Here you can find all mutual funds issued by Principal and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.

Number of Funds
71
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.52%
Avg. 1 Year Return
13.64%
Avg. 5 Year Return
6.37%
Median Risk/Return Score
53 / 100
Principal Mutual Funds List

71 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend YieldRisk / Return RankMax. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Principal Real Estate Securities FundREITDec 6, 20001.37%
15.99%
5.55%
1.80%
40
Principal SmallCap FundSmall Cap Blend EquitiesDec 6, 20001.31%
13.63%
10.24%
4.91%
53
Principal Global Multi-Strategy FundMultistrategyOct 23, 20111.63%
5.92%
5.16%
5.22%
97
Principal SmallCap S&P 600 Index FundSmall Cap Blend EquitiesDec 6, 20000.73%
21.03%
10.94%
8.25%
82
Principal LifeTime 2040 FundTarget Retirement DateFeb 28, 20010.01%
7.20%
10.32%
9.14%
46
Principal Tax-Exempt Bond FundMunicipal BondsJan 2, 19770.73%
0.02%
1.73%
3.56%
61
Principal MidCap Value Fund IMid Cap Value EquitiesDec 29, 20030.69%
15.94%
12.82%
6.23%
71
Principal SAM Strategic Growth PortfolioDiversified PortfolioJul 24, 19960.61%
11.23%
11.98%
10.78%
61
Principal SAM Flexible Income PortfolioDiversified PortfolioJul 24, 19960.60%
2.84%
4.37%
3.48%
54
Principal California Municipal FundMunicipal BondsJul 24, 19890.72%
0.18%
1.66%
3.23%
62
Principal Short-Term Income FundShort-Term BondNov 1, 19930.65%
0.81%
2.15%
3.47%
82

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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Best Principal Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score

The top Principal Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are PSMIX (97) and PDSYX (97). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Principal Mutual funds Over 5 Years

The top Principal Mutual funds is PINZX (17.02%). Across the lineup, Principal Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 13.64% and an average 5-year return of 6.37%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Principal Mutual funds

The top Principal Mutual funds is PLWIX (0.01%). With an average expense ratio of 0.52%, Principal Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Principal LifeTime 2020 Fund0.01%Feb 2001
Principal LifeTime 2025 Fund0.01%Feb 2008
Principal LifeTime 2040 Fund0.01%Feb 2001
Principal LifeTime 2060 Fund0.01%Feb 2013
Principal LifeTime 2035 Fund0.01%Feb 2008

Highest-Yield Principal Mutual funds

The top Principal Mutual funds is PBCKX (19.94%). Across the lineup, Principal Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 6.08%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Principal Blue Chip Fund19.94%Jun 2012
Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund18.99%Feb 2008
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III18.55%Dec 2000
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I14.54%Dec 2000
Principal LifeTime 2025 Fund11.65%Feb 2008

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