Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund (LTINX)
The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2015. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US7425536056 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 742553605 |
| Issuer | Principal |
| Inception Date | Feb 28, 2008 |
| Category | Target Retirement Date |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
LTINX has an expense ratio of 0.02% which is considered to be low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund had a return of -0.35% year-to-date (YTD) and 9.61% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund had an annualized return of 4.81%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.84%, indicating that Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | -0.35% | 10.00% |
| 1 month | 1.78% | 2.41% |
| 6 months | 8.29% | 16.70% |
| 1 year | 9.61% | 26.85% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 4.93% | 12.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.81% | 10.84% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of LTINX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.02% | 0.96% | 1.90% | -2.45% | -0.35% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 4.33% | -2.20% | 1.87% | 0.98% | -1.33% | 2.34% | 1.32% | -1.19% | -2.76% | -1.73% | 5.53% | 7.25% | 14.76% |
| 2022 | -3.16% | -1.79% | -0.54% | -4.74% | 0.45% | -4.62% | 4.49% | -2.83% | -5.81% | 2.22% | 4.35% | -1.91% | -13.61% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | 1.02% | 0.81% | 2.40% | 0.78% | 0.68% | 0.87% | 0.86% | -2.08% | 2.13% | -1.33% | 1.85% | 7.41% |
| 2020 | 0.64% | -2.34% | -7.96% | 6.16% | 2.90% | 1.63% | 3.09% | 2.17% | -1.22% | -0.92% | 5.59% | 2.33% | 11.87% |
| 2019 | 4.42% | 1.48% | 1.35% | 1.85% | -1.82% | 3.39% | 0.40% | 0.30% | 0.40% | 0.98% | 1.17% | 1.42% | 16.32% |
| 2018 | 2.50% | -2.91% | -0.39% | 0.29% | 0.48% | -0.19% | 1.54% | 0.76% | -0.09% | -4.05% | 0.59% | -3.14% | -4.72% |
| 2017 | 1.72% | 1.59% | 0.49% | 1.27% | 1.15% | 0.29% | 1.51% | 0.56% | 1.11% | 1.10% | 0.91% | 0.77% | 13.18% |
| 2016 | -2.57% | -0.21% | 3.91% | 0.92% | 0.51% | 0.50% | 2.20% | 0.29% | 0.29% | -1.17% | -0.00% | 0.88% | 5.55% |
| 2015 | -0.19% | 2.71% | -0.36% | 0.82% | 0.27% | -1.54% | 0.74% | -3.37% | -1.89% | 3.46% | -0.19% | -1.50% | -1.22% |
| 2014 | -1.30% | 3.10% | -0.18% | 0.27% | 1.55% | 1.34% | -1.24% | 2.06% | -2.02% | 1.25% | 0.97% | -0.69% | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 2.69% | 0.39% | 1.64% | 1.43% | -0.47% | -1.89% | 2.88% | -1.59% | 2.94% | 2.68% | 0.99% | 1.22% | 13.55% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of LTINX is 43, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
LTINX (Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund (LTINX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund granted a 4.62% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.63 | $0.81 | $0.55 | $1.19 | $0.87 | $0.79 | $0.36 | $0.86 | $0.62 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 4.62% | 4.60% | 7.98% | 8.21% | 5.51% | 12.76% | 9.62% | 7.62% | 3.63% | 8.86% | 5.82% | 5.37% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $1.19 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2013 | $0.58 | $0.58 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund. 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 LifeTime 2015 Fund was 42.90%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 460 trading sessions.
The current Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund drawdown is 1.92%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.9% | May 20, 2008 | 201 | Mar 9, 2009 | 460 | Jan 3, 2011 | 661 |
| -18.54% | Nov 10, 2021 | 234 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -17.49% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 79 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -14.04% | May 2, 2011 | 108 | Oct 3, 2011 | 101 | Feb 28, 2012 | 209 |
| -10.41% | Apr 27, 2015 | 202 | Feb 11, 2016 | 124 | Aug 9, 2016 | 326 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Principal LifeTime 2015 Fund volatility is 1.56%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.