PMDIX vs. CIMDX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX).
PMDIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Jun 6, 2011. CIMDX is managed by Clarkston Funds. It was launched on Jan 31, 2017.
Performance
PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Performance Comparison
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PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PMDIX Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund | 1.44% | 8.63% | 14.56% | 18.81% | -11.66% | 30.41% | -6.40% | 25.38% | -13.80% | 11.28% |
CIMDX Clarkston Founders Fund | -6.99% | 7.35% | 5.67% | 10.38% | -3.67% | 6.23% | 23.21% | 23.74% | -7.85% | 11.25% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PMDIX achieves a 1.44% return, which is significantly higher than CIMDX's -6.99% return.
PMDIX
- 1D
- -0.85%
- 1M
- -8.86%
- YTD
- 1.44%
- 6M
- 2.85%
- 1Y
- 14.22%
- 3Y*
- 13.66%
- 5Y*
- 8.72%
- 10Y*
- 9.40%
CIMDX
- 1D
- 0.92%
- 1M
- -8.15%
- YTD
- -6.99%
- 6M
- -4.06%
- 1Y
- 0.79%
- 3Y*
- 4.20%
- 5Y*
- 1.54%
- 10Y*
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PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PMDIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is lower than CIMDX's 0.95% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PMDIX vs. CIMDX — Risk / Return Rank
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PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX). 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.
| PMDIX | CIMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 0.07 | +0.67 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 0.24 | +0.91 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.03 | +0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.84 | 0.00 | +0.84 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.45 | 0.01 | +3.44 |
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
| PMDIX | CIMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 | 0.07 | +0.67 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.10 | +0.37 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.40 | +0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between PMDIX and CIMDX is 0.82, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Dividend Comparison
PMDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.15%, less than CIMDX's 3.49% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PMDIX Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund | 3.15% | 3.14% | 7.99% | 2.37% | 6.95% | 0.98% | 1.37% | 2.82% | 17.83% | 5.77% | 2.84% | 4.78% |
CIMDX Clarkston Founders Fund | 3.49% | 3.24% | 0.45% | 1.62% | 6.38% | 0.44% | 0.91% | 3.32% | 2.27% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PMDIX drawdown since its inception was -46.47%, which is greater than CIMDX's maximum drawdown of -31.86%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PMDIX and CIMDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PMDIX | CIMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.47% | -31.86% | -14.61% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -11.30% | -3.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.36% | -21.26% | -0.10% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.47% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.55% | -10.49% | -0.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.33% | -5.88% | +0.55% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.54% | 3.57% | -0.03% |
Volatility
PMDIX vs. CIMDX - Volatility Comparison
Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) has a higher volatility of 4.92% compared to Clarkston Founders Fund (CIMDX) at 4.56%. This indicates that PMDIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than CIMDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PMDIX | CIMDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.92% | 4.56% | +0.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.82% | 11.25% | -0.43% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.60% | 18.62% | +1.98% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.76% | 15.78% | +2.98% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.22% | 17.50% | +2.72% |