- ISIN
- US7425535710
- CUSIP
- 742553571
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Sep 29, 2008
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PINZX Performance Chart
Principal Overseas Fund (PINZX) is up 15.0% since the beginning of the year. PINZX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PINZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,129.
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Returns By Period
Principal Overseas Fund (PINZX) has returned 15.03% so far this year and 35.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PINZX has returned 12.36% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Principal Overseas Fund
- 1D
- 0.90%
- 1M
- 2.98%
- YTD
- 15.03%
- 6M
- 15.69%
- 1Y
- 35.68%
- 3Y*
- 24.35%
- 5Y*
- 16.31%
- 10Y*
- 12.36%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.15%
- 1Y
- 24.03%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
PINZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 1, 2008, PINZX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.82%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.1 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +21.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PINZX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2024 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.55% | 5.50% | -10.12% | 7.94% | 5.77% | 0.67% | 15.03% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.58% | 5.00% | 0.79% | 1.97% | 5.12% | 3.86% | -0.62% | 3.83% | 3.08% | 0.75% | 1.57% | 4.54% | 40.18% |
| 2024 | -2.63% | 0.58% | 3.64% | -1.57% | 5.35% | -3.74% | 4.07% | 3.29% | 1.72% | -5.59% | -1.17% | 10.26% | 13.98% |
| 2023 | 10.38% | -1.37% | 2.38% | 4.27% | -4.65% | 4.78% | 3.63% | -3.23% | -3.53% | -3.46% | 7.68% | 5.00% | 22.59% |
| 2022 | 2.56% | -2.22% | -0.76% | -4.20% | 3.88% | -8.25% | 2.09% | -6.24% | -9.39% | 7.23% | 13.37% | -0.72% | -4.87% |
| 2021 | -1.76% | 7.17% | 2.60% | 2.17% | 3.90% | -2.90% | -1.32% | 1.16% | -1.58% | 2.33% | -6.64% | 6.36% | 11.15% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal Overseas Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.15%, beta of 0.84, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 01, 2008.
- This fund participated in 101.82% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 90.97% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- -0.15%
- Beta
- 0.84
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 90.97%
- Downside Capture
- 101.82%
Expense Ratio
PINZX has a high expense ratio of 0.97%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PINZX ranks 57 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 Overseas Fund (PINZX) 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.
| PINZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.11 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.18 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.39 | 1.37 | +0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.61 | 2.78 | -0.17 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.68 | 12.44 | -2.76 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Overseas Fund provided a 8.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.14 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.14 | $1.14 | $2.67 | $0.67 | $0.76 | $0.81 | $0.19 | $0.31 | $0.86 | $0.36 | $0.19 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 8.44% | 9.71% | 29.12% | 6.31% | 8.23% | 7.70% | 1.85% | 3.08% | 10.03% | 3.15% | 2.04% | 4.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Overseas 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 | $0.00 | $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 | $1.14 | $1.14 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.67 | $2.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.76 | $0.76 |
| 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 |
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 Overseas 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 Overseas Fund was 44.27%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 202 trading sessions.
The current Principal Overseas Fund drawdown is 0.15%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -44.27%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 9mo 21d | 2y 11moJan 2018 - Jan 2021 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -37.37%Mar 2009 | 5mo 4d | 4mo 24d | 9mo 28dOct 2008 - Jul 2009 |
2016 bear market2016 | -29.72%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 1y 8mo | 3y 3moJul 2014 - Oct 2017 |
2011 bear market2011 | -27.71%Sep 2011 | 4mo 22d | 1y 7mo | 1y 12moMay 2011 - Apr 2013 |
Bear market2022 | -25.96%Oct 2022 | 8mo 3d | 5mo 23d | 1y 1moFeb 2022 - Apr 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PINZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -44.27% | -56.78% | +12.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.53% | -9.10% | -4.43% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.87% | -18.90% | +3.03% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.96% | -25.43% | -0.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -44.27% | -33.92% | -10.35% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.15% | -1.80% | +1.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.23% | -10.71% | +1.48% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.65% | 2.03% | +1.62% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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