Focused on selecting high-quality, SMID dividend growing companies.
Growers, not just payers
Dividend growers and payers have historically had higher returns with less risk than non-dividend paying stocks.
Sector neutral to help mitigate risk
We are focused on selecting great companies, not timing sectors.
Powered by great companies
A quality first mentality removes subpar operators, helping to avoid value traps.
Active managers who can identify and invest specifically in high-quality, small- and mid-cap (SMID) dividend growers have historically delivered better returns with less risk over time.
Dividend growers: Better returns with less risk
Small- and mid-cap stocks, January 1987 – June 30, 2025
Manager
Principal Equities
Inception
1 March 2007
Index
Russell 2500 Value Index
Targeted number of holdings
60-90
Expected turnover
25-35%
Investment vehicles
CIT, IMA, Model-Only, SMA, U.S. Mutual Fund
We believe bottom-up stock selection is the most reliable and repeatable source of consistent performance. Through focused fundamental research and disciplined risk management, we strive to take advantage of persistent behavioral biases and impediments to capital flows, which often create market inefficiencies and opportunities.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal.
Equity markets are subject to many factors, including economic conditions, government regulations, market sentiment, local and international political events, and environmental and technological issues that may impact return and volatility. Dividends are not guaranteed. Small- and mid-cap stocks may have additional risks including greater price volatility.
Investment guidelines are subject to change.
Not all investment options are available in all jurisdictions. Certain vehicles have not been registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the United States Securities Act of 1933 and may not be directly or indirectly offered or sold in the United States or to any United States person.
The Russell 2500™ Value Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500 companies with relatively lower price-to-book ratios, lower I/B/E/S forecast medium term (2 year) growth and lower sales per share historical growth (5 years). The Russell 2500 Value Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the small to mid-cap growth market. The index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true small to mid-cap opportunity set and that the represented companies continue to reflect value characteristics.
Principal Equities is an investment team within Principal Global Investors.