- ISIN
- US74255L7385
- CUSIP
- 74255L738
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Jun 6, 2011
- Category
- Mid Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PMDIX Performance Chart
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) is up 16.5% since the beginning of the year. PMDIX is currently trading at $23 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PMDIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,722.
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Returns By Period
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) has returned 16.51% so far this year and 28.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PMDIX has returned 10.27% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund
- 1D
- 1.25%
- 1M
- 4.05%
- YTD
- 16.51%
- 6M
- 14.74%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 17.17%
- 5Y*
- 11.48%
- 10Y*
- 10.27%
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%
PMDIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 7, 2011, PMDIX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -25.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.
On a daily basis, PMDIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -11.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8.39% | 2.69% | -6.60% | 8.30% | -0.73% | 4.25% | 16.51% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.77% | -2.34% | -4.81% | -3.64% | 4.71% | 3.65% | 1.78% | 4.18% | 0.17% | -1.27% | 2.68% | 0.01% | 8.63% |
| 2024 | -1.49% | 4.47% | 5.30% | -6.04% | 3.10% | -1.39% | 7.41% | 0.21% | 0.91% | -0.98% | 8.73% | -5.36% | 14.56% |
| 2023 | 8.74% | -1.64% | -4.49% | 0.39% | -3.70% | 10.16% | 4.67% | -2.93% | -5.73% | -4.25% | 8.53% | 9.72% | 18.81% |
| 2022 | -4.16% | -0.17% | -0.41% | -6.52% | 3.95% | -8.84% | 10.07% | -4.81% | -9.13% | 9.45% | 5.29% | -4.61% | -11.66% |
| 2021 | 0.64% | 7.37% | 5.29% | 5.30% | 1.18% | -1.89% | 1.01% | 1.12% | -2.11% | 5.92% | -2.03% | 5.67% | 30.41% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund has an annualized alpha of -0.20%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 07, 2011.
- This fund participated in 102.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 92.93% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.89 and R2 of 0.67, 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
- -0.20%
- Beta
- 0.89
- R²
- 0.67
- Upside Capture
- 92.93%
- Downside Capture
- 102.32%
Expense Ratio
PMDIX has an expense ratio of 0.85%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PMDIX ranks 51 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 Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) 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.
| PMDIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.14 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.09 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.69 | 2.78 | -0.09 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.87 | 12.44 | -2.57 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund provided a 2.70% 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 | $1.48 | $0.41 | $1.05 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.43 | $2.25 | $0.99 | $0.46 | $0.61 |
Dividend yield | 2.70% | 3.14% | 7.99% | 2.37% | 6.95% | 0.98% | 1.37% | 2.82% | 17.83% | 5.77% | 2.84% | 4.78% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income 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 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.14 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.61 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.26 | $1.48 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $1.05 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.18 |
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 Small-MidCap Dividend Income 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 Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund was 46.47%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 222 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -46.47%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 10mo 22d | 1y 23dJan 2020 - Feb 2021 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -22.28%Dec 2018 | 3mo 26d | 11mo 8d | 1y 2moAug 2018 - Nov 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -21.36%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 4mo 7d | 8mo 20dNov 2024 - Aug 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -20.77%Sep 2022 | 8mo 28d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2011 bear market2011 | -20.42%Oct 2011 | 2mo 27d | 3mo 17d | 6mo 14dJul 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PMDIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.47% | -56.78% | +10.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.55% | -9.10% | -1.45% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.36% | -18.90% | -2.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.36% | -25.43% | +4.07% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.47% | -33.92% | -12.55% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.28% | -10.71% | +5.43% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.87% | 2.03% | +0.84% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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