PCSFX vs. DPIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) and Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX).
PCSFX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Mar 13, 2014. DPIIX is managed by Destra. It was launched on Apr 11, 2011.
Performance
PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Performance Comparison
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PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCSFX Principal Capital Securities Fund | -1.42% | 8.96% | 12.15% | 6.82% | -11.35% | 3.74% | 7.71% | 17.41% | -4.61% | 11.57% |
DPIIX Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund | -1.05% | 7.85% | 11.39% | 5.94% | -13.68% | 4.89% | 5.82% | 18.60% | -5.62% | 11.88% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PCSFX achieves a -1.42% return, which is significantly lower than DPIIX's -1.05% return. Over the past 10 years, PCSFX has outperformed DPIIX with an annualized return of 5.44%, while DPIIX has yielded a comparatively lower 4.71% annualized return.
PCSFX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -2.77%
- YTD
- -1.42%
- 6M
- 0.35%
- 1Y
- 5.58%
- 3Y*
- 9.80%
- 5Y*
- 3.38%
- 10Y*
- 5.44%
DPIIX
- 1D
- 0.02%
- 1M
- -1.90%
- YTD
- -1.05%
- 6M
- 0.23%
- 1Y
- 6.00%
- 3Y*
- 8.75%
- 5Y*
- 2.54%
- 10Y*
- 4.71%
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PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PCSFX has a 0.00% expense ratio, which is lower than DPIIX's 1.20% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PCSFX vs. DPIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) and Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| PCSFX | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.11 | 2.07 | +0.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.63 | 2.63 | 0.00 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.54 | 1.48 | +0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.88 | 1.82 | +0.05 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.47 | 7.73 | +0.74 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| PCSFX | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.11 | 2.07 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.80 | 0.50 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.08 | 0.61 | +0.48 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 0.76 | +0.32 |
Correlation
The correlation between PCSFX and DPIIX is 0.61, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Dividend Comparison
PCSFX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.63%, more than DPIIX's 5.55% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PCSFX Principal Capital Securities Fund | 5.63% | 5.80% | 5.50% | 5.75% | 5.68% | 4.57% | 4.88% | 5.43% | 6.07% | 5.14% | 5.08% | 5.78% |
DPIIX Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund | 5.55% | 5.03% | 3.98% | 5.17% | 4.89% | 3.87% | 4.55% | 4.81% | 6.27% | 4.92% | 4.68% | 4.52% |
Drawdowns
PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PCSFX drawdown since its inception was -22.42%, smaller than the maximum DPIIX drawdown of -29.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PCSFX and DPIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PCSFX | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -22.42% | -29.92% | +7.50% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -2.97% | -3.05% | +0.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -18.67% | -19.76% | +1.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -22.42% | -29.92% | +7.50% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.97% | -2.37% | -0.60% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.50% | -2.78% | +0.28% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.66% | 0.73% | -0.07% |
Volatility
PCSFX vs. DPIIX - Volatility Comparison
Principal Capital Securities Fund (PCSFX) has a higher volatility of 1.15% compared to Destra Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Fund (DPIIX) at 0.94%. This indicates that PCSFX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DPIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PCSFX | DPIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.15% | 0.94% | +0.21% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.60% | 1.49% | +0.11% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.66% | 2.80% | -0.14% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 4.26% | 5.12% | -0.86% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.04% | 7.81% | -2.77% |