- ISIN
- US74253J7845
- CUSIP
- 74253J784
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Dec 6, 2000
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
PLGIX Performance Chart
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) is up 2.3% since the beginning of the year. PLGIX is currently trading at $16 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLGIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,112.
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Returns By Period
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) has returned 2.25% so far this year and 11.85% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, PLGIX has achieved an annualized return of 19.99%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I
- 1D
- 1.42%
- 1M
- -0.49%
- YTD
- 2.25%
- 6M
- 1.93%
- 1Y
- 11.85%
- 3Y*
- 32.62%
- 5Y*
- 16.13%
- 10Y*
- 19.99%
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%
PLGIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2000, PLGIX'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, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Dec 2024 with a return of +44.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PLGIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2024 with a return of +46.3%, while the worst single day was Sep 29, 2008 at -9.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.12% | -3.67% | -5.28% | 12.00% | 6.43% | -2.96% | 2.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.85% | -3.06% | -7.84% | 1.98% | 8.28% | 5.73% | 2.20% | -0.06% | 2.10% | 2.71% | -1.90% | -1.01% | 11.59% |
| 2024 | 2.88% | 5.70% | 1.96% | -4.88% | 3.93% | 6.09% | -1.29% | 2.86% | 1.61% | -0.58% | 6.56% | 44.01% | 83.01% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -2.73% | 6.85% | 1.42% | 3.66% | 7.32% | 2.87% | -0.70% | -5.56% | -1.92% | 10.43% | 5.52% | 40.40% |
| 2022 | -11.16% | -4.61% | 1.65% | -12.90% | -3.06% | -7.05% | 11.52% | -6.09% | -9.85% | 6.14% | 4.65% | -6.96% | -34.05% |
| 2021 | -1.52% | 2.09% | 0.49% | 7.42% | -0.99% | 6.47% | 3.42% | 2.48% | -5.65% | 6.81% | -1.80% | 1.26% | 21.49% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I has an annualized alpha of 3.63%, beta of 1.02, and R2 of 0.73 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 06, 2000.
- This fund captured 111.47% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 96.22% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 3.63% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.02 and R2 of 0.73, 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
- 3.63%
- Beta
- 1.02
- R²
- 0.73
- Upside Capture
- 111.47%
- Downside Capture
- 96.22%
Expense Ratio
PLGIX has an expense ratio of 0.67%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLGIX ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% 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 LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) 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.
| PLGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.32 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.69 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.23 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.62 | 2.78 | -2.16 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.91 | 12.44 | -10.53 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I provided a 14.14% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.32 | $2.32 | $10.52 | $1.04 | $1.52 | $2.52 | $1.44 | $1.29 | $2.11 | $1.02 | $0.54 | $1.50 |
Dividend yield | 14.14% | 14.45% | 63.77% | 5.99% | 11.57% | 11.34% | 7.03% | 8.01% | 16.41% | 7.05% | 4.64% | 12.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal LargeCap Growth 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 | $2.32 | $2.32 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $10.52 | $10.52 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.04 | $1.04 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.52 | $1.52 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.52 | $2.52 |
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 LargeCap Growth 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 LargeCap Growth Fund I was 55.43%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 515 trading sessions.
The current Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I drawdown is 3.93%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.43%Nov 2008 | 1y 20d | 2y 18d | 3y 1moNov 2007 - Dec 2010 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -48.08%Oct 2002 | 1y 10mo | 5y 1d | 6y 10moDec 2000 - Oct 2007 |
Bear market2022 | -40.63%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moNov 2021 - Jun 2024 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.42%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 2mo 17d | 3mo 19dFeb 2020 - Jun 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.39%Apr 2025 | 2mo 14d | 2mo 17d | 5mo 1dJan 2025 - Jun 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLGIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.43% | -56.78% | +1.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -18.32% | -9.10% | -9.22% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.39% | -18.90% | -2.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.63% | -25.43% | -15.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.63% | -33.92% | -6.71% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.93% | -1.80% | -2.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -13.24% | -10.71% | -2.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.99% | 2.03% | +3.96% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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