- ISIN
- US74255L1750
- CUSIP
- 74255L175
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Jul 10, 2016
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PFUMX Performance Chart
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund (PFUMX) is up 2.6% since the beginning of the year. PFUMX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PFUMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,252.
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Returns By Period
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund (PFUMX) has returned 2.64% so far this year and 12.33% over the past 12 months.
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 1.02%
- YTD
- 2.64%
- 6M
- 3.06%
- 1Y
- 12.33%
- 3Y*
- 10.27%
- 5Y*
- 4.59%
- 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%
PFUMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 3, 2017, PFUMX's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.49%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 11.8 years.
Historically, 65% of months were positive and 35% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +7.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PFUMX closed higher 46% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 26, 2020 with a return of +1.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 17, 2020 at -3.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.38% | 1.05% | -4.45% | 2.68% | 0.71% | 0.41% | 2.64% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.01% | 1.34% | -0.59% | 1.14% | 1.02% | 2.53% | 0.61% | 2.17% | 1.47% | 1.46% | 0.81% | 1.04% | 16.05% |
| 2024 | -0.47% | 0.90% | 2.16% | -1.16% | 0.84% | -0.50% | 2.01% | 2.06% | 2.36% | -1.46% | 1.10% | -0.56% | 7.41% |
| 2023 | 3.96% | -2.13% | 1.08% | 1.16% | 0.03% | 2.44% | 1.21% | -1.60% | -2.49% | -1.48% | 5.26% | 3.59% | 11.21% |
| 2022 | -1.01% | -3.41% | 1.99% | -3.68% | 0.37% | -7.94% | 0.51% | 0.43% | -4.82% | -0.02% | 7.38% | 1.33% | -9.30% |
| 2021 | -0.64% | -0.28% | -1.24% | 0.90% | 1.29% | -0.23% | -0.71% | 0.82% | -1.65% | -0.62% | -2.07% | 1.47% | -2.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.78%, beta of 0.07, and R2 of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 03, 2017.
- This fund participated in 37.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 32.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.07 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.08 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.08 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 4.78%
- Beta
- 0.07
- R²
- 0.08
- Upside Capture
- 32.51%
- Downside Capture
- 37.82%
Expense Ratio
PFUMX has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PFUMX ranks 79 for risk / return — better than 79% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund (PFUMX) 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.
| PFUMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.27 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +2.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.74 | 1.37 | +0.38 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.81 | 2.78 | +0.03 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.88 | 12.44 | -2.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund provided a 5.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.54 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.54 | $0.57 | $0.64 | $0.57 | $0.68 | $0.30 | $0.46 | $0.57 | $0.37 | $0.80 |
Dividend yield | 5.52% | 5.89% | 7.26% | 6.43% | 7.99% | 2.98% | 4.29% | 5.43% | 3.84% | 7.86% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.57 |
| 2024 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.64 |
| 2023 | $0.05 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.05 | $0.07 | $0.07 | $0.08 | $0.07 | $0.11 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.68 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.30 |
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 Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond 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 Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund was 21.27%, occurring on Oct 21, 2022. Recovery took 366 trading sessions.
The current Principal Finisterre Emerging Markets Total Return Bond Fund drawdown is 0.78%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.27%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 5mo | 2y 10moJun 2021 - Apr 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -13.87%Mar 2020 | 1mo 3d | 4mo 14d | 5mo 17dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -4.53%Nov 2018 | 9mo 28d | 2mo 5d | 12mo 3dFeb 2018 - Jan 2019 |
2026 pullback2026 | -4.45%Mar 2026 | 28d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -3.80%Apr 2025 | 1mo 11d | 16d | 1mo 27dFeb 2025 - Apr 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PFUMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.27% | -56.78% | +35.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.45% | -9.10% | +4.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.79% | -18.90% | +12.11% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -20.57% | -25.43% | +4.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.78% | -1.80% | +1.02% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.28% | -10.71% | +7.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.26% | 2.03% | -0.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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