- ISIN
- US74253Q7473
- CUSIP
- 74253Q747
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Dec 6, 2000
- Category
- Mid Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PCBIX Performance Chart
Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class (PCBIX) is down 7.4% since the beginning of the year. PCBIX is currently trading at $40 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PCBIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,287.
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Returns By Period
Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class (PCBIX) has returned -7.38% so far this year and -8.67% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PCBIX has returned 11.85% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class
- 1D
- -0.58%
- 1M
- 1.88%
- YTD
- -7.38%
- 6M
- -7.97%
- 1Y
- -8.67%
- 3Y*
- 10.22%
- 5Y*
- 5.18%
- 10Y*
- 11.85%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
PCBIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 28, 2001, PCBIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.96%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -20.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PCBIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -11.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.63% | -3.15% | -7.60% | 3.62% | 0.76% | -0.25% | -7.38% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.25% | -1.24% | -4.19% | -0.54% | 3.83% | 2.84% | 0.93% | 0.69% | -1.44% | -4.19% | 1.19% | -1.06% | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 1.12% | 5.71% | 3.81% | -6.33% | 3.44% | 0.44% | 6.31% | 1.84% | 2.41% | -0.81% | 8.97% | -4.48% | 23.63% |
| 2023 | 8.46% | -3.01% | 0.37% | 2.06% | -0.77% | 8.27% | 0.78% | -0.93% | -5.16% | -3.27% | 12.55% | 5.53% | 25.92% |
| 2022 | -10.59% | -3.77% | 2.72% | -8.71% | -0.65% | -8.41% | 11.10% | -3.90% | -9.27% | 7.09% | 7.50% | -6.17% | -23.16% |
| 2021 | -4.40% | 5.87% | 2.24% | 6.52% | 0.35% | 2.23% | 4.13% | 0.40% | -3.67% | 7.53% | -3.09% | 5.52% | 25.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 4.13%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 01, 2001.
- This fund captured 104.29% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 90.40% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.13% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.85 and R2 of 0.80, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.13%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 104.29%
- Downside Capture
- 90.40%
Expense Ratio
PCBIX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PCBIX ranks 1 for risk / return — in the bottom 1% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class (PCBIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PCBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.82 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.92 | 1.41 | -0.49 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.43 | 2.93 | -3.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.96 | 13.52 | -14.48 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class provided a 6.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.49 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.85 | $0.96 | $0.99 | $3.33 | $0.39 | $2.79 | $2.77 | $0.90 | $0.56 | $1.32 |
Dividend yield | 6.28% | 5.81% | 6.40% | 2.51% | 3.18% | 7.96% | 1.08% | 9.02% | 12.24% | 3.31% | 2.49% | 6.30% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class. 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 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.49 | $2.49 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.85 | $2.85 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.96 | $0.96 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.33 | $3.33 |
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 MidCap Fund Institutional Class. 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 MidCap Fund Institutional Class was 50.25%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 440 trading sessions.
The current Principal MidCap Fund Institutional Class drawdown is 13.43%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -50.25%Mar 2009 | 9mo 6d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moJun 2008 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -40.56%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 18d | 8mo 19dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.17%Oct 2022 | 11mo 8d | 1y 4mo | 2y 3moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -21.67%Jul 2002 | 1y 2mo | 10mo 28d | 2y 24dMay 2001 - Jun 2003 |
2016 correction2016 | -19.71%Feb 2016 | 5mo 27d | 5mo 4d | 11mo 1dAug 2015 - Jul 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PCBIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -50.25% | -56.78% | +6.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -19.29% | -9.10% | -10.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -19.29% | -18.90% | -0.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.17% | -25.43% | -5.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.56% | -33.92% | -6.64% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.43% | -0.74% | -12.69% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.55% | -10.72% | +4.17% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 8.66% | 1.97% | +6.69% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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