- ISIN
- US74255L6395
- CUSIP
- 74255L639
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Jun 13, 2012
- Category
- High Yield Muni
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
PMOAX Performance Chart
Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund (PMOAX) is up 2.3% since the beginning of the year. PMOAX is currently trading at $10 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PMOAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $998.
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Returns By Period
Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund (PMOAX) has returned 2.30% so far this year and 7.73% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PMOAX has returned 2.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.
Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund
- 1D
- 0.21%
- 1M
- 1.23%
- YTD
- 2.30%
- 6M
- 2.60%
- 1Y
- 7.73%
- 3Y*
- 4.62%
- 5Y*
- -0.04%
- 10Y*
- 2.49%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.74%
- 1M
- 4.90%
- YTD
- 10.35%
- 6M
- 10.28%
- 1Y
- 26.52%
- 3Y*
- 20.83%
- 5Y*
- 12.30%
- 10Y*
- 13.66%
PMOAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2012, PMOAX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 18.7 years.
Historically, 67% of months were positive and 33% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +6.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -11.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, PMOAX closed higher 39% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 25, 2020 with a return of +3.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 19, 2020 at -4.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.80% | 1.08% | -2.12% | 1.44% | 0.91% | 0.21% | 2.30% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.50% | 1.26% | -1.79% | -1.59% | -0.21% | 0.38% | -1.40% | 0.78% | 3.51% | 1.04% | 0.54% | -0.03% | 2.91% |
| 2024 | 0.14% | 0.84% | 0.67% | -1.09% | 0.61% | 1.59% | 0.70% | 1.02% | 0.83% | -1.48% | 1.70% | -1.16% | 4.40% |
| 2023 | 3.63% | -2.89% | 1.13% | 0.21% | 0.15% | 1.32% | 0.34% | -0.92% | -2.61% | -2.51% | 5.97% | 3.13% | 6.76% |
| 2022 | -3.04% | -1.56% | -4.08% | -4.15% | 0.64% | -3.56% | 3.28% | -2.43% | -5.36% | -2.04% | 5.01% | -0.15% | -16.56% |
| 2021 | 1.77% | -1.76% | 0.92% | 1.72% | 1.40% | 1.39% | 1.04% | -0.44% | -1.13% | -0.35% | 1.37% | 0.35% | 6.38% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund has an annualized alpha of 3.31%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2012.
- This fund participated in 23.55% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 20.50% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.31%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 20.50%
- Downside Capture
- 23.55%
Expense Ratio
PMOAX has an expense ratio of 0.84%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PMOAX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund (PMOAX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PMOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.07 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.56 | 1.41 | +0.15 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.67 | 2.93 | -0.26 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.41 | 13.52 | -5.11 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund provided a 4.51% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.44 | $0.42 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.36 | $0.37 | $0.39 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.39 |
Dividend yield | 4.51% | 4.59% | 4.32% | 3.42% | 3.36% | 3.09% | 3.28% | 3.48% | 3.89% | 3.62% | 3.57% | 3.73% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal Opportunistic Municipal 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 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.18 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.44 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.42 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.36 |
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 Opportunistic Municipal 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 Opportunistic Municipal Fund was 21.33%, occurring on Oct 26, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Principal Opportunistic Municipal Fund drawdown is 2.31%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -21.33%Oct 2022 | 1y 2mo | — | 4y 10moAug 2021 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -18.32%Mar 2020 | 18d | 9mo 16d | 10mo 4dMar 2020 - Dec 2020 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.44%Sep 2013 | 4mo 10d | 1y 14d | 1y 4moMay 2013 - Sep 2014 |
2016 pullback2016 | -8.77%Dec 2016 | 4mo 27d | 9mo 3d | 1y 1moJul 2016 - Aug 2017 |
2012 pullback2012 | -2.80%Dec 2012 | 13d | 1mo 15d | 1mo 28dDec 2012 - Feb 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PMOAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -21.33% | -56.78% | +35.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.91% | -9.10% | +6.19% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -6.41% | -18.90% | +12.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.33% | -25.43% | +4.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -21.33% | -33.92% | +12.59% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.31% | -0.74% | -1.57% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.79% | -10.72% | +5.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.92% | 1.97% | -1.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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