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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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The fund operates as a "target date fund" that invests according to an asset allocation strategy designed for investors having a retirement investment goal close to the year in 2040. It is a fund of funds and invests in underlying funds of Principal Funds, Inc. ("PFI"). Its underlying funds consist of domestic and foreign equity funds, fixed-income funds, real asset funds, and other funds that aim to offer diversification beyond traditional equity and fixed-income securities.
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| Period | PTDPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.4% | -42.4% | 39.2% | 28.00% |
| 1 Yr | 1.0% | -47.6% | 49.9% | 58.42% |
| 3 Yr | -0.4%* | -37.6% | 17.4% | 55.25% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | -18.9% | 16.6% | 62.94% |
| 10 Yr | 3.6%* | -9.5% | 13.2% | 47.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | PTDPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.4% | -46.3% | 66.4% | 65.95% |
| 2018 | -15.7% | -64.5% | 1.8% | 59.46% |
| 2017 | 13.7% | -38.9% | 80.9% | 65.81% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -26.1% | 36.8% | 87.29% |
| 2015 | -7.1% | -42.3% | 13.2% | 61.14% |
| Period | PTDPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.4% | -42.4% | 39.2% | 28.00% |
| 1 Yr | 1.0% | -47.6% | 49.9% | 58.42% |
| 3 Yr | -0.4%* | -37.0% | 20.0% | 73.37% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | -17.0% | 17.3% | 85.21% |
| 10 Yr | 3.6%* | -5.8% | 15.4% | 82.40% |
* Annualized
| Period | PTDPX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16.4% | -46.3% | 66.4% | 65.95% |
| 2018 | -15.7% | -64.5% | 4.0% | 76.84% |
| 2017 | 13.7% | -9.3% | 80.9% | 88.63% |
| 2016 | 0.6% | -23.9% | 39.4% | 95.67% |
| 2015 | -7.1% | -34.5% | 13.2% | 84.10% |
| PTDPX | Category Low | Category High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.99 B | 12 K | 55 B | 12.78% |
| Number of Holdings | 18 | 2 | 8660 | 61.37% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 3.26 B | 77.7 K | 33 B | 11.15% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 81.84% | 10.7% | 109.6% | 42.35% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 81.51% | 62.95% | 259.02% | 92.69% |
| Bonds | 16.93% | -235.37% | 28.44% | 3.01% |
| Cash | 1.38% | -93.75% | 187.11% | 72.34% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.08% | 0.00% | 13.36% | 34.08% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.06% | 0.00% | 6.64% | 36.64% |
| Other | 0.04% | -2.38% | 75.09% | 49.66% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 18.67% | 0.00% | 51.17% | 54.93% |
| Financial Services | 14.43% | 0.00% | 47.35% | 38.34% |
| Healthcare | 12.77% | 0.00% | 53.30% | 71.20% |
| Industrials | 11.99% | 0.00% | 47.47% | 27.93% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 11.43% | 0.00% | 32.90% | 43.64% |
| Communication Services | 8.29% | 0.00% | 37.99% | 63.40% |
| Consumer Defense | 6.40% | 0.00% | 30.49% | 70.51% |
| Real Estate | 5.84% | 0.00% | 43.77% | 26.81% |
| Basic Materials | 4.54% | 0.00% | 34.56% | 31.67% |
| Energy | 2.88% | 0.00% | 85.32% | 61.35% |
| Utilities | 2.76% | 0.00% | 80.71% | 62.47% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 52.82% | -0.92% | 78.23% | 59.00% |
| Non US | 28.69% | 5.26% | 193.33% | 74.08% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate | 52.15% | 0.00% | 99.82% | 3.93% |
| Securitized | 18.27% | 0.00% | 40.76% | 19.85% |
| Government | 17.39% | -2.84% | 85.11% | 52.75% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 12.00% | -0.83% | 187.10% | 91.51% |
| Municipal | 0.16% | 0.00% | 5.04% | 30.59% |
| Derivative | 0.03% | -170.75% | 74.30% | 39.26% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 15.92% | -189.52% | 31.35% | 2.31% |
| Non US | 1.01% | -10.76% | 33.33% | 36.70% |
| PTDPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.26% | 0.01% | 45.88% | 86.65% |
| Management Fee | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.60% | 12.40% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.01% | 0.01% | 0.70% | 0.99% |
| PTDPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
| PTDPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.20% | 2.00% | N/A |
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| PTDPX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 14.60% | 0.00% | 614.00% | 22.77% |
| PTDPX | Category Low | Category High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 11.17% | 55.00% |
| PTDPX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| PTDPX | Category Low | Category High | PTDPX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.98% | -7.55% | 13.14% | 23.93% |
| PTDPX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.281 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.317 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.174 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.166 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | $0.376 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.244 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.243 |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $0.211 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | $0.170 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | $0.202 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.182 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.404 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.327 |
| Dec 27, 2004 | $0.189 |
| Dec 26, 2003 | $0.121 |
| Dec 27, 2002 | $0.069 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 29, 2007
13.27
13.3%
Mr. Welch is a Vice President of Principal Management Corporation. Mr. Welch joined the Principal Financial Group in 1989 and oversees the functions of the Investment Services group, which includes investment manager research, investment consulting, performance analysis, and investment communication. He is also responsible for the due diligence program that monitors investment managers used by the Principal Funds. Mr. Welch is an affiliate member of the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute. Mr. Welch earned a B.A. in Business/ Finance from Grand View College and an M.B.A. from Drake University.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 29, 2007
13.27
13.3%
Mr. Fennessey, CFA, Vice President of Principal Management Corporation. Mr. Fennessey joined the Principal Financial Group in 2000. He is the Head of the Manager Research Team that is responsible for analyzing, interpreting and coordinating investment performance data and evaluation of the investment managers under the due diligence program that monitors investment managers used by the Principal Funds and is a member of the Principal Funds Investment Committee. Fennessey earned a B.S. in Business Administration, with an emphasis in Finance, and a minor in Economics from Truman State University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 02, 2017
3.33
3.3%
Mr. Smith is a research analyst and portfolio manager at Principal Global Investors. He is an analyst within the firm's asset allocation and structured investments group. He also provides research assistance to various business units within Principal Global Investors. He joined the firm in 1999.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | 38.02 | 5.22 | 0.67 |
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