# Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Principal Funds · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2016-09-21 The primary goal of this fund is to generate substantial long-term capital appreciation. Typically, the fund commits a significant majority—at least 80%—of its total investable capital (including any funds borrowed for investment) to purchasing stocks of American companies. These are companies characterized by small market capitalizations at the point of initial acquisition. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $67.91 | | Expense Ratio | 0.38% | | Assets Under Management | $2.70B | | NAV | $67.88 | | Holdings Count | 487 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.59% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.40 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | | 52-Week Range | $53.73 – $70.90 | | Beta | 1.01 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.1257 /share - Ex-date: 2026-10-01 - Pay date: 2026-10-05 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does PSC invest in? The primary goal of this fund is to generate substantial long-term capital appreciation. Typically, the fund commits a significant majority—at least 80%—of its total investable capital (including any funds borrowed for investment) to purchasing stocks of American companies. These are companies characterized by small market capitalizations at the point of initial acquisition. ### What is the expense ratio of PSC? Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) charges an expense ratio of 0.38%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is PSC? Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) manages $2.70B 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 PSC actively managed or an index fund? PSC's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was PSC launched? Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) launched in September 2016 and is managed by Principal Funds. ### How has PSC performed? PSC'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. ### Does PSC pay a dividend? Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PSC) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.59%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does PSC pay dividends? Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is PSC's dividend yield? PSC's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.59%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is PSC's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for PSC was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will PSC's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.38% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does PSC charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from PSC's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does PSC cost more than a fund like VOO? PSC's strategy (current expense ratio 0.38%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where PSC sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to PSC? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as PSC (0.38%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/psc/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.