- ISIN
- US74253J6771
- CUSIP
- 74253J677
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Dec 6, 2000
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PLVIX Performance Chart
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III (PLVIX) is up 10.1% since the beginning of the year. PLVIX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PLVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,732.
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Returns By Period
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III (PLVIX) has returned 10.09% so far this year and 20.81% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PLVIX has returned 11.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III
- 1D
- 0.58%
- 1M
- 2.03%
- YTD
- 10.09%
- 6M
- 9.27%
- 1Y
- 20.81%
- 3Y*
- 17.34%
- 5Y*
- 11.61%
- 10Y*
- 11.88%
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%
PLVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2000, PLVIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +13.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, PLVIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.48% | 2.81% | -5.20% | 6.93% | 1.73% | 1.33% | 10.09% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.84% | -0.25% | -3.66% | -3.22% | 3.05% | 4.12% | 0.66% | 3.03% | 0.73% | 0.05% | 1.60% | 0.81% | 10.94% |
| 2024 | 0.50% | 3.37% | 4.65% | -3.78% | 2.92% | -0.46% | 3.84% | 2.30% | 1.76% | -0.43% | 5.64% | 1.01% | 23.06% |
| 2023 | 4.08% | -3.98% | -1.24% | 2.16% | -3.64% | 6.39% | 3.78% | -2.48% | -3.56% | -2.52% | 6.73% | 4.75% | 9.96% |
| 2022 | -1.88% | -1.04% | 2.52% | -5.63% | 2.82% | -8.23% | 6.26% | -2.22% | -8.41% | 10.87% | 5.72% | -3.90% | -4.98% |
| 2021 | -1.33% | 5.80% | 5.98% | 4.23% | 1.81% | -1.08% | 0.30% | 1.74% | -3.07% | 6.09% | -3.89% | 6.08% | 24.24% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III has an annualized alpha of 1.62%, beta of 0.92, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 06, 2000.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.83%) than losses (90.74%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.92 and R2 of 0.86, 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
- 1.62%
- Beta
- 0.92
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 94.83%
- Downside Capture
- 90.74%
Expense Ratio
PLVIX has an expense ratio of 0.70%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PLVIX ranks 47 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 LargeCap Value Fund III (PLVIX) 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.
| PLVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.15 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.64 | 2.78 | -0.14 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.50 | 12.44 | -2.94 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal LargeCap Value Fund III provided a 19.42% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.71 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.71 | $3.71 | $2.93 | $0.59 | $1.71 | $1.79 | $0.27 | $1.11 | $1.59 | $1.16 | $0.70 | $1.17 |
Dividend yield | 19.42% | 21.38% | 15.41% | 3.27% | 10.14% | 9.13% | 1.56% | 6.52% | 11.10% | 6.84% | 4.52% | 8.19% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal LargeCap Value Fund III. 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 | $3.71 | $3.71 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.93 | $2.93 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.71 | $1.71 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.79 | $1.79 |
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 Value Fund III. 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 Value Fund III was 62.55%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1170 trading sessions.
The current Principal LargeCap Value Fund III drawdown is 0.99%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -62.55%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 4moJun 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -38.51%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 8mo 16d | 10mo 18dJan 2020 - Dec 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -32.01%Oct 2002 | 6mo 23d | 1y 2mo | 1y 9moMar 2002 - Dec 2003 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -17.79%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 5mo 28d | 8mo 29dSep 2018 - Jun 2019 |
Bear market2022 | -17.32%Sep 2022 | 8mo 20d | 9mo 29d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PLVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -62.55% | -56.78% | -5.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.94% | -9.10% | +1.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.03% | -18.90% | +3.87% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.32% | -25.43% | +8.11% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.51% | -33.92% | -4.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.99% | -1.80% | +0.81% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.08% | -10.71% | +0.63% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.20% | 2.03% | +0.17% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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