- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Apr 18, 2018
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Corporate Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $134M
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Performance
IG Performance Chart
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Returns By Period
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
- 1D
- -0.29%
- 1M
- 0.74%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
IG Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 22, 2026, IG's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is -0.01%.
Historically, 33% of months were positive and 67% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +0.7%, while the worst month was Apr 2026 at -0.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, IG closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was May 20, 2026 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was May 15, 2026 at -0.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.67% | 0.69% | -0.04% | -0.03% |
Expense Ratio
IG has an expense ratio of 0.26%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF (IG) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| IG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.37 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.78 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 12.44 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF provided a 0.84% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.17 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.84% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.17 |
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 Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF. 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 Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF was 1.75%, occurring on May 19, 2026. Recovery took 6 trading sessions.
The current Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF drawdown is 0.44%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 pullback2026 | -1.75%May 2026 | 26d | 9d | 1mo 5dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.78%Jun 2026 | 10d | 3d | 13dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.44%Jun 2026 | 6d | — | 7d 18hJun 2026 - now |
Drawdown Indicators
| IG | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -1.75% | -56.78% | +55.03% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.44% | -1.80% | +1.36% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.45% | -10.71% | +10.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.03% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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