- ISIN
- US74254R6945
- CUSIP
- 74254R694
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Jun 1, 2004
- Category
- Small Cap Value Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
PPVIX Performance Chart
Principal SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) is up 10.5% since the beginning of the year. PPVIX is currently trading at $13 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of PPVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,545.
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Returns By Period
Principal SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) has returned 10.50% so far this year and 30.31% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, PPVIX has returned 10.71% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.75% annually.
Principal SmallCap Value Fund II
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -1.56%
- YTD
- 10.50%
- 6M
- 11.48%
- 1Y
- 30.31%
- 3Y*
- 17.13%
- 5Y*
- 9.09%
- 10Y*
- 10.71%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.13%
- 1M
- 5.25%
- YTD
- 11.16%
- 6M
- 11.43%
- 1Y
- 28.20%
- 3Y*
- 21.12%
- 5Y*
- 12.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
PPVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 2, 2004, PPVIX'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, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, PPVIX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 19, 2024 with a return of +10.0%, while the worst single day was Dec 1, 2008 at -11.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.21% | 2.39% | -4.34% | 7.99% | -1.25% | -0.39% | 10.50% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.22% | -4.22% | -5.55% | -5.59% | 4.54% | 4.63% | 2.08% | 6.81% | -0.66% | -0.25% | 3.17% | 0.65% | 8.18% |
| 2024 | -3.86% | 2.91% | 4.73% | -6.19% | 4.48% | -1.70% | 9.38% | -2.33% | -0.54% | -2.25% | 10.06% | 1.71% | 16.09% |
| 2023 | 9.56% | -0.44% | -5.17% | -3.14% | -1.34% | 9.96% | 5.63% | -3.41% | -5.26% | -5.91% | 8.41% | 11.97% | 20.00% |
| 2022 | -3.72% | 1.77% | 0.24% | -6.71% | 3.55% | -8.99% | 9.16% | -3.70% | -9.65% | 12.29% | 4.55% | -5.69% | -9.20% |
| 2021 | 2.12% | 11.01% | 5.07% | 3.49% | 3.37% | -1.60% | -2.54% | 2.17% | -1.42% | 4.24% | -2.14% | 5.12% | 32.00% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal SmallCap Value Fund II has an annualized alpha of 0.44%, beta of 1.06, and R2 of 0.71 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2004.
- This fund captured 114.30% of S&P 500 Index gains and 113.68% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- With beta of 1.06 and R2 of 0.71, 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
- 0.44%
- Beta
- 1.06
- R²
- 0.71
- Upside Capture
- 114.30%
- Downside Capture
- 113.68%
Expense Ratio
PPVIX has a high expense ratio of 0.96%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
PPVIX ranks 48 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 SmallCap Value Fund II (PPVIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| PPVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.80 | 2.39 | -0.59 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.66 | 3.25 | -0.59 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.43 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.24 | 3.11 | +0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.13 | 14.38 | -3.25 |
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 SmallCap Value Fund II provided a 8.04% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.02 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.02 | $1.02 | $2.39 | $0.38 | $1.24 | $1.94 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $2.38 | $0.84 | $0.78 | $1.33 |
Dividend yield | 8.04% | 8.88% | 20.81% | 3.11% | 11.81% | 15.05% | 0.76% | 0.88% | 26.50% | 6.37% | 5.98% | 11.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal SmallCap Value Fund II. 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 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.39 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.24 | $1.24 |
| 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 SmallCap Value Fund II. 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 SmallCap Value Fund II was 64.79%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.
The current Principal SmallCap Value Fund II drawdown is 1.94%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -64.79%Mar 2009 | 1y 9mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 7moJun 2007 - Jan 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.87%Mar 2020 | 1y 6mo | 9mo 10d | 2y 4moAug 2018 - Dec 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -22.89%Apr 2025 | 2mo 16d | 4mo 16d | 7mo 2dJan 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.66%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 3d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Bear market2022 | -20.41%Sep 2022 | 10mo 22d | 9mo 26d | 1y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| PPVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.79% | -56.78% | -8.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.21% | -9.10% | -0.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -22.89% | -18.90% | -3.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.89% | -25.43% | +2.54% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -45.87% | -33.92% | -11.95% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.94% | 0.00% | -1.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.69% | -10.72% | +1.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.67% | 1.97% | +0.70% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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