- What are the top holdings of PBLAX?
- Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A holds — securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does PBLAX have?
- PBLAX holds — positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does PBLAX invest in?
- Principal Funds, Inc. Blue Chip Fund, Class A (PBLAX) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is PBLAX most exposed to?
- PBLAX's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is PBLAX a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows PBLAX's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does PBLAX invest in?
- The fund typically allocates at least 80% of its net assets, including any capital acquired through borrowing for investment, to common stocks. These equity holdings are in companies that boast substantial market capitalizations at the time of purchase and are deemed by the investment advisor to embody the characteristics of a "blue chip" firm. The advisor's strategy emphasizes selecting companies whose securities demonstrate both promising potential for capital appreciation and an expectation of achieving earnings that surpass the average. Additionally, the fund is authorized to invest in the shares of companies located in foreign countries.
