- ISIN
- US74254V4142
- CUSIP
- 74254V414
- Issuer
- Principal
- Inception Date
- Jul 24, 1996
- Category
- Diversified Portfolio
- Min. Investment
- $1,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
SACAX Performance Chart
Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio (SACAX) is up 11.3% since the beginning of the year. SACAX is currently trading at $26 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SACAX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,700.
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Returns By Period
Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio (SACAX) has returned 11.27% so far this year and 24.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SACAX has returned 12.31% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- 1.98%
- YTD
- 11.27%
- 6M
- 11.04%
- 1Y
- 24.93%
- 3Y*
- 20.40%
- 5Y*
- 11.20%
- 10Y*
- 12.31%
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%
SACAX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1997, SACAX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.77%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.5 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Dec 1999 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -18.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, SACAX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +10.2%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.81% | 2.10% | -5.96% | 8.36% | 3.47% | 0.55% | 11.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.77% | -0.86% | -4.06% | -0.41% | 4.97% | 4.04% | 1.04% | 2.44% | 2.66% | 0.83% | 0.74% | 0.59% | 16.56% |
| 2024 | 0.78% | 4.31% | 3.11% | -3.74% | 4.02% | 1.53% | 2.12% | 2.30% | 1.74% | -1.67% | 5.17% | 2.54% | 24.20% |
| 2023 | 6.97% | -3.17% | 2.04% | 1.66% | -1.09% | 6.06% | 3.17% | -2.11% | -4.42% | -2.53% | 9.06% | 5.00% | 21.42% |
| 2022 | -5.50% | -3.30% | 1.80% | -8.24% | 0.81% | -8.01% | 7.88% | -4.01% | -9.30% | 6.29% | 7.51% | -4.74% | -19.06% |
| 2021 | -0.91% | 3.44% | 3.00% | 4.87% | 1.21% | 1.59% | 0.93% | 2.01% | -4.22% | 5.09% | -2.52% | 3.79% | 19.34% |
Benchmark Metrics
Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 1.32%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.88 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 1997.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (94.47%) than losses (93.40%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.88, 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
- 1.32%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.88
- Upside Capture
- 94.47%
- Downside Capture
- 93.40%
Expense Ratio
SACAX has an expense ratio of 0.61%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SACAX ranks 58 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 SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio (SACAX) 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.
| SACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.03 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.37 | +0.01 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.79 | 2.78 | +0.01 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.27 | 12.44 | -0.17 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio provided a 10.78% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.78 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.78 | $2.78 | $2.98 | $0.24 | $1.59 | $1.74 | $0.84 | $0.84 | $3.22 | $1.40 | $0.67 | $2.50 |
Dividend yield | 10.78% | 11.99% | 13.37% | 1.16% | 9.30% | 7.53% | 4.02% | 4.47% | 20.79% | 6.82% | 3.68% | 14.08% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio. 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 | $2.78 | $2.78 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.98 | $2.98 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.59 | $1.59 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.74 | $1.74 |
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 SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio. 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 SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio was 54.31%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 973 trading sessions.
The current Principal SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio drawdown is 0.39%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -54.31%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 3y 10mo | 5y 2moNov 2007 - Jan 2013 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -44.98%Oct 2002 | 2y 6mo | 3y 1mo | 5y 8moMar 2000 - Dec 2005 |
COVID crash2020 | -34.90%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 5mo 8d | 6mo 10dFeb 2020 - Aug 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -26.96%Oct 2022 | 11mo 1d | 1y 3mo | 2y 2moNov 2021 - Feb 2024 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.02%Oct 1998 | 2mo 19d | 5mo 23d | 8mo 12dJul 1998 - Mar 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SACAX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -54.31% | -56.78% | +2.47% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.85% | -9.10% | +0.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -15.88% | -18.90% | +3.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.96% | -25.43% | -1.53% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -34.90% | -33.92% | -0.98% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.39% | -1.80% | +1.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.77% | -10.71% | +0.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.01% | 2.03% | -0.02% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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