PMDIX vs. PLGIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX).
PMDIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Jun 6, 2011. PLGIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Dec 6, 2000.
Performance
PMDIX vs. PLGIX - Performance Comparison
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PMDIX vs. PLGIX - 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% | 13.30% |
PLGIX Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I | -14.91% | 11.59% | 83.01% | 40.40% | -34.05% | 21.49% | 36.06% | 34.89% | 3.44% | 33.67% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PMDIX achieves a 1.44% return, which is significantly higher than PLGIX's -14.91% return. Over the past 10 years, PMDIX has underperformed PLGIX with an annualized return of 9.40%, while PLGIX has yielded a comparatively higher 17.78% annualized 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%
PLGIX
- 1D
- -0.29%
- 1M
- -8.82%
- YTD
- -14.91%
- 6M
- -15.13%
- 1Y
- 3.34%
- 3Y*
- 29.30%
- 5Y*
- 14.11%
- 10Y*
- 17.78%
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PMDIX vs. PLGIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PMDIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than PLGIX's 0.67% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PMDIX vs. PLGIX — Risk / Return Rank
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PMDIX vs. PLGIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX). 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 | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 0.16 | +0.57 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 0.40 | +0.75 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.05 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.84 | 0.04 | +0.80 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.45 | 0.14 | +3.31 |
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 | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 | 0.16 | +0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.70 | -0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.41 | +0.11 |
Correlation
The correlation between PMDIX and PLGIX is 0.71, 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. PLGIX - Dividend Comparison
PMDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.15%, less than PLGIX's 16.99% 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% |
PLGIX Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I | 16.99% | 14.45% | 63.77% | 5.99% | 11.57% | 11.34% | 7.03% | 8.01% | 16.41% | 7.05% | 4.64% | 12.51% |
Drawdowns
PMDIX vs. PLGIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PMDIX drawdown since its inception was -46.47%, smaller than the maximum PLGIX drawdown of -55.43%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PMDIX and PLGIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PMDIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.47% | -55.43% | +8.96% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -18.32% | +3.81% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.36% | -40.63% | +19.27% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.47% | -40.63% | -5.84% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.55% | -18.32% | +7.77% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.33% | -13.31% | +7.98% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.54% | 5.45% | -1.91% |
Volatility
PMDIX vs. PLGIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) is 4.92%, while Principal LargeCap Growth Fund I (PLGIX) has a volatility of 5.47%. This indicates that PMDIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PLGIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PMDIX | PLGIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.92% | 5.47% | -0.55% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.82% | 11.68% | -0.86% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.60% | 21.30% | -0.70% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.76% | 30.09% | -11.33% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.22% | 25.38% | -5.16% |