Principal Exchange-Traded Funds - Principal International Equity ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About PIEQ

What does PIEQ invest in?

Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities. The fund invests primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market securities, such as China. It invests in equity securities of small, medium, and large market capitalization companies.

What is the expense ratio of PIEQ?

Principal Exchange-Traded Funds - Principal International Equity ETF (PIEQ) charges an expense ratio of 0.48%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is PIEQ?

Principal Exchange-Traded Funds - Principal International Equity ETF (PIEQ) manages $1.30B 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 PIEQ actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was PIEQ launched?

Principal Exchange-Traded Funds - Principal International Equity ETF (PIEQ) launched in November 2024 and is managed by Principal Funds.

How has PIEQ performed?

PIEQ'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.