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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF (LCAP) has returned -1.86% so far this year and 17.63% over the past 12 months.
Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF
- 1D
- 2.66%
- 1M
- -4.58%
- YTD
- -1.86%
- 6M
- 0.05%
- 1Y
- 17.63%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 26, 2025, LCAP's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.18%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.9 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +4.8%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, LCAP closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.34% | 0.50% | -4.58% | -1.86% | |||||||||
| 2025 | -1.42% | -0.16% | 4.79% | 3.98% | 1.68% | 2.40% | 3.82% | 2.66% | 0.24% | -0.93% | 18.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.72%, beta of 0.91, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 27, 2025.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (97.27%) than losses (79.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.72% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.91 and R² of 0.90, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.72%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 97.27%
- Downside Capture
- 79.15%
Expense Ratio
LCAP has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
LCAP ranks 59 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF (LCAP) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| LCAP | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.01 | 0.90 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.54 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.66 | 1.40 | +0.26 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.93 | 6.61 | +0.32 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF provided a 0.11% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.03 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.03 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 0.11% | 0.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Capital Appreciation Select 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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 Capital Appreciation Select 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 Capital Appreciation Select ETF was 11.31%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 17 trading sessions.
The current Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF drawdown is 6.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -11.31% | Mar 27, 2025 | 9 | Apr 8, 2025 | 17 | May 2, 2025 | 26 |
| -9.32% | Jan 27, 2026 | 44 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -5.05% | Oct 30, 2025 | 16 | Nov 20, 2025 | 30 | Jan 6, 2026 | 46 |
| -2.74% | May 20, 2025 | 4 | May 23, 2025 | 9 | Jun 6, 2025 | 13 |
| -2.69% | Oct 7, 2025 | 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | 10 | Oct 24, 2025 | 14 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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