- ISIN
- US74253Q2268
- CUSIP
- 74253Q226
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Dec 29, 2003
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
PINIX Performance Chart
Principal International Fund I (PINIX) is up 8.0% since the beginning of the year. PINIX is currently trading at $18 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PINIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,484.
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Returns By Period
Principal International Fund I (PINIX) has returned 8.04% so far this year and 25.42% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PINIX has returned 10.12% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Principal International Fund I
- 1D
- 1.60%
- 1M
- 4.66%
- YTD
- 8.04%
- 6M
- 10.45%
- 1Y
- 25.42%
- 3Y*
- 22.57%
- 5Y*
- 8.21%
- 10Y*
- 10.12%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PINIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 31, 2003, PINIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.72%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.1 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -22.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PINIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.8%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.87% | 2.21% | -5.80% | 2.90% | 2.34% | 1.60% | 8.04% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.77% | 4.17% | -1.24% | 1.70% | 5.44% | 3.71% | -0.99% | 4.22% | 4.05% | 0.93% | 1.96% | 2.29% | 35.47% |
| 2024 | -0.60% | 5.14% | 2.51% | -1.82% | 5.00% | -1.16% | 1.31% | 1.83% | 2.07% | -4.64% | 0.27% | 8.78% | 19.56% |
| 2023 | 7.85% | -2.19% | 2.72% | 2.26% | -3.05% | 4.32% | 3.54% | -5.24% | -3.53% | -4.38% | 8.99% | 4.82% | 15.88% |
| 2022 | -4.23% | -6.27% | -0.96% | -8.96% | 1.36% | -10.01% | 3.90% | -4.15% | -9.75% | 3.79% | 12.19% | -3.31% | -25.29% |
| 2021 | 0.36% | 3.23% | 3.19% | 3.99% | 2.43% | -1.21% | 0.27% | 0.27% | -4.73% | 2.68% | -2.93% | 4.82% | 12.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal International Fund I has an annualized alpha of 0.30%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2004.
- This fund participated in 100.78% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 93.58% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 0.30%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 93.58%
- Downside Capture
- 100.78%
Expense Ratio
PINIX has an expense ratio of 0.79%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PINIX ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. 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 International Fund I (PINIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PINIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.85 | 2.39 | -0.53 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.64 | 3.25 | -0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.43 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.04 | 3.11 | -0.08 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.64 | 14.38 | -2.74 |
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 International Fund I provided a 3.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.61 | $0.61 | $3.07 | $0.40 | $0.35 | $2.35 | $1.10 | $0.38 | $0.98 | $0.18 | $0.13 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 3.46% | 3.74% | 24.40% | 2.97% | 2.98% | 14.41% | 6.64% | 2.43% | 8.13% | 1.04% | 1.05% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal International Fund I. 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 | $0.61 | $0.61 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.07 | $3.07 |
| 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 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.35 | $2.35 |
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 International Fund I. 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 International Fund I was 61.44%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1537 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.44%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 6y 1mo | 7y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2015 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.57%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 8mo 6d | 2y 10moJan 2018 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -35.34%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 2y 2mo | 3y 6moJun 2021 - Dec 2024 |
2016 bear market2016 | -24.85%Feb 2016 | 8mo 25d | 1y 3mo | 2y 11dMay 2015 - Jun 2017 |
2006 correction2006 | -16.13%Jun 2006 | 1mo 4d | 4mo 26d | 6moMay 2006 - Nov 2006 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PINIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.44% | -56.78% | -4.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.81% | -9.10% | +0.29% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.11% | -18.90% | +3.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -35.34% | -25.43% | -9.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.57% | -33.92% | -4.65% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.59% | -10.72% | -3.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.29% | 1.97% | +0.32% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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