- ISIN
- US74251T1319
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Dec 6, 2000
- Category
- Mid Cap Blend Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
PMFMX Performance Chart
Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund (PMFMX) is up 15.5% since the beginning of the year. PMFMX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PMFMX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,684.
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Returns By Period
Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund (PMFMX) has returned 15.48% so far this year and 25.68% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PMFMX has returned 12.41% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.71% annually.
Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund
- 1D
- 0.39%
- 1M
- 3.70%
- YTD
- 15.48%
- 6M
- 13.35%
- 1Y
- 25.68%
- 3Y*
- 20.77%
- 5Y*
- 10.98%
- 10Y*
- 12.41%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
PMFMX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 6, 2000, PMFMX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.89%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PMFMX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2024 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -10.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.98% | 4.09% | -5.46% | 7.78% | 2.39% | 2.26% | 15.48% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.80% | -4.42% | -5.52% | -2.31% | 5.35% | 3.52% | 1.55% | 3.31% | 0.42% | -0.55% | 1.98% | 0.05% | 6.77% |
| 2024 | -1.76% | 5.83% | 5.56% | -6.07% | 4.32% | -1.64% | 5.71% | -0.12% | 1.07% | -0.78% | 8.74% | 5.53% | 28.52% |
| 2023 | 9.14% | -1.86% | -3.28% | -0.81% | -3.27% | 9.10% | 4.06% | -2.93% | -5.32% | -5.34% | 8.41% | 8.63% | 15.61% |
| 2022 | -7.24% | 1.03% | 1.32% | -7.16% | 0.68% | -9.64% | 10.77% | -3.15% | -9.25% | 10.45% | 6.03% | -5.51% | -13.60% |
| 2021 | 1.42% | 6.72% | 4.60% | 4.44% | 0.12% | -1.08% | 0.31% | 1.87% | -4.01% | 5.77% | -2.97% | 4.86% | 23.61% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund has an annualized alpha of 2.98%, beta of 1.00, and R2 of 0.80 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 06, 2000.
- This fund captured 111.49% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.98% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.98% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 1.00 and R2 of 0.80, 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
- 2.98%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.80
- Upside Capture
- 111.49%
- Downside Capture
- 98.98%
Expense Ratio
PMFMX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PMFMX ranks 49 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 MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund (PMFMX) 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.
| PMFMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.06 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.32 | -0.02 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.02 | 2.46 | +0.56 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.98 | 10.92 | +0.06 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund provided a 7.10% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.83 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.83 | $1.83 | $5.72 | $0.71 | $1.35 | $1.94 | $1.45 | $1.14 | $1.85 | $1.44 | $1.18 | $1.32 |
Dividend yield | 7.10% | 8.20% | 25.27% | 3.11% | 6.69% | 7.76% | 6.63% | 5.52% | 10.65% | 6.61% | 5.85% | 7.40% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index 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 | $1.83 | $1.83 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.72 | $5.72 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.35 | $1.35 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.94 | $1.94 |
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 MidCap S&P 400 Index 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 MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund was 55.43%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 445 trading sessions.
The current Principal MidCap S&P 400 Index Fund drawdown is 0.04%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -55.43%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 4moJul 2007 - Dec 2010 |
COVID crash2020 | -42.02%Mar 2020 | 1mo 1d | 7mo 22d | 8mo 23dFeb 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -32.25%Oct 2002 | 5mo 25d | 1y 22d | 1y 6moApr 2002 - Oct 2003 |
2011 bear market2011 | -26.36%Oct 2011 | 5mo 4d | 11mo 15d | 1y 4moMay 2011 - Sep 2012 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -25.81%Sep 2001 | 4mo 2d | 6mo 27d | 10mo 29dMay 2001 - Apr 2002 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PMFMX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -55.43% | -56.78% | +1.35% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.89% | -9.10% | +0.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.09% | -18.90% | -3.19% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.08% | -25.43% | +1.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -42.02% | -33.92% | -8.10% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.04% | -3.21% | +3.17% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.80% | -10.71% | +2.91% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.44% | 2.04% | +0.40% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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