Frequently Asked Questions About PEMGX

What does PEMGX invest in?

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell MidCap® Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.

What is the expense ratio of PEMGX?

Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PEMGX?

Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) manages $19.96B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is PEMGX actively managed or an index fund?

PEMGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was PEMGX launched?

Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) launched in June 1996 and is managed by Principal.

How has PEMGX performed?

PEMGX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

PEMGX

Principal MidCap Fund

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$38.24$0.55−1.42%

Market closed·Oct 23 4:00 PM EDT

Price Chart

$38.24−$0.55 (−1.42%)today

−11.54%CAGR −2.42%

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FromTo

Jun 20, 1996Oct 26, 2021 → Oct 26, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 26, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$2.49

Distribution Yield (FWD)6.51%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$2.49

Distribution Yield (TTM)6.51%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+44.8%

FrequencyAnnual

Most Recent$2.49

Ex-Dividend DateDec 11

Payment DateDec 11

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings72

Top 10 Weight45.7%

Top 25 Weight77.1%

Effective Holdings34

Sectors—

Largest Holding538034109 · 5.1%

Largest Sector—

Asset ClassEquity

StrategyThematic

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.90%

Cost per 10k Invested$90.00

AUM$19.96B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$38.24

NAV$38.24

Premium / Discount+0.00%

52-Week Range$35.16 – $44.13

Beta0.91

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Issuer: Principal
Asset Class: Equity
Strategy: Thematic
Inception: June 20, 1996
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US74254T4435
CUSIP: 74254T443
Website: www.pimco.com

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Frequently Asked Questions About PEMGX

What does PEMGX invest in?: Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations. For this fund, companies with medium market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell MidCap® Index. The fund also invests in foreign securities.
What is the expense ratio of PEMGX?: Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.90%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is PEMGX?: Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) manages $19.96B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is PEMGX actively managed or an index fund?: PEMGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
When was PEMGX launched?: Principal MidCap Fund (PEMGX) launched in June 1996 and is managed by Principal.
How has PEMGX performed?: PEMGX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.