PMDIX vs. RNPGX
Compare and contrast key facts about Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX).
PMDIX is managed by Principal. It was launched on Jun 6, 2011. RNPGX is managed by American Funds. It was launched on Aug 1, 2008.
Performance
PMDIX vs. RNPGX - Performance Comparison
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PMDIX vs. RNPGX - 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% |
RNPGX American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 | -5.22% | 21.71% | 17.13% | 25.06% | -25.70% | 18.00% | 33.88% | 31.22% | -5.71% | 29.31% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PMDIX achieves a 1.44% return, which is significantly higher than RNPGX's -5.22% return. Over the past 10 years, PMDIX has underperformed RNPGX with an annualized return of 9.40%, while RNPGX has yielded a comparatively higher 12.74% 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%
RNPGX
- 1D
- 3.11%
- 1M
- -6.91%
- YTD
- -5.22%
- 6M
- -3.48%
- 1Y
- 16.89%
- 3Y*
- 15.27%
- 5Y*
- 7.39%
- 10Y*
- 12.74%
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PMDIX vs. RNPGX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PMDIX has a 0.85% expense ratio, which is higher than RNPGX's 0.42% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PMDIX vs. RNPGX — Risk / Return Rank
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PMDIX vs. RNPGX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) and American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX). 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 | RNPGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.73 | 1.04 | -0.30 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.15 | 1.58 | -0.43 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.16 | 1.22 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.84 | 1.45 | -0.61 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.45 | 5.93 | -2.48 |
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 | RNPGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.73 | 1.04 | -0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.47 | 0.43 | +0.03 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.47 | 0.72 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.52 | 0.65 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between PMDIX and RNPGX is 0.76, 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. RNPGX - Dividend Comparison
PMDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.15%, less than RNPGX's 7.25% 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% |
RNPGX American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 | 7.25% | 6.87% | 5.45% | 5.67% | 4.53% | 7.31% | 4.41% | 4.47% | 7.95% | 5.80% | 4.20% | 6.46% |
Drawdowns
PMDIX vs. RNPGX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PMDIX drawdown since its inception was -46.47%, which is greater than RNPGX's maximum drawdown of -34.25%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PMDIX and RNPGX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PMDIX | RNPGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.47% | -34.25% | -12.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.51% | -11.75% | -2.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -21.36% | -34.25% | +12.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -46.47% | -34.25% | -12.22% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.55% | -8.68% | -1.87% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.33% | -5.59% | +0.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.54% | 2.88% | +0.66% |
Volatility
PMDIX vs. RNPGX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Principal Small-MidCap Dividend Income Fund (PMDIX) is 4.92%, while American Funds New Perspective Fund Class R-6 (RNPGX) has a volatility of 6.24%. This indicates that PMDIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than RNPGX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PMDIX | RNPGX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.92% | 6.24% | -1.32% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 10.82% | 10.33% | +0.49% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.60% | 17.03% | +3.57% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.76% | 17.15% | +1.61% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 20.22% | 17.77% | +2.45% |