PGDRX

Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund

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    Principal Diversified Real Asset Fund

    Highlights

    Dynamic real asset exposure, balanced risk profile, more consistent outcome

    • Strategically allocate among real return and real asset securities, beyond TIPS, commodities, and REITs.
    • Blends multiple strategies to help mitigate undesired risk; designed to offer real return with lower-than-market volatility.
    • Specialist managers within each asset class exploit opportunities and deliver a more consistent real asset outcome.

    Fund details

    as of 05/09/2025 unless indicated otherwise
    Fund ticker
    PGDRX
    CUSIP
    74256W717
    Benchmark
    Diversified Real Asset Index (Linked)
    Extended performance inception date
    03/16/2010
    NAV
    $11.49
    Total fund assets
    $2.46B
    Dividend frequency
    Quarterly
    Minimum investment
    —
    Inception date
    03/29/2016
    Morningstar category
    Global Moderate Allocation
    Investment approach
    The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investments related to real assets and real asset companies. It allocates its assets among general investment categories related to real assets, which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation, such as the following: infrastructure, natural resources, commodities, real estate, inflation-indexed bonds, and floating rate debt.

    Performance & expenses

    As of 04/30/2025
    Name 1 month 3 month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception Overall
    Total return 0.00% 1.21% 3.04% 5.69% -0.61% 7.39% 2.35% 3.59% —
    Benchmark performance
    Diversified Real Asset Index (Linked)
    		 0.16% 2.10% 4.90% 10.28% 1.36% 8.26% 3.82% — —
    Morningstar category average — — — — — — — — —
    Morningstar percentile rankings — — — 72 99 55 95 — —
    # of funds in category 462 359 359 349 336 320 243 — 336
    Morningstar rating — — — — —
    Returns represent past performance and do not guarantee future results. Share price, principal value, and return will vary and you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted.
    Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
    Index performance information: no deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. Indices are unmanaged and individuals cannot invest directly in an index.

    Ratings

    Morningstar ratings

    as of 03/31/2025
    3-year
    336 funds
    5-year
    320 funds
    10-year
    243 funds
    Overall
    336 funds
    3 year | 336 funds
    5 year | 320 funds
    10 year | 243 funds
    Overall | 336 funds

    Holdings

    Top 10

    as of 03/31/2025
    % of Assets
    % of Assets
    1. DRA Cayman Corporation
    7.62%
    2. DRA Cayman Corporation
    7.15%
    3. DRA Cayman Corporation
    4.13%
    4. Global X US Infrastructure Dev
    3.44%
    5. iShares Global Infrastructure
    2.59%
    6. Principal Government Money Mar
    1.81%
    7. Welltower Inc
    1.81%
    8. Equinix Inc
    1.27%
    9. Enbridge Inc
    1.25%
    10. Prologis Inc
    1.07%
    The holdings listed do not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell a particular security. Cash and/or derivative positions that are not part of the core investment strategy will not be reflected in the top holdings list.
    May not reflect current holdings or allocations.

    Portfolio characteristics

    # of holdings
    as of 04/30/2025
    1,027
    Turnover ratio
    as of 08/31/2024
    84.00%
    R-squared (3-year)
    as of 04/30/2025
    98.45
    Standard deviation (3-year)
    as of 04/30/2025
    13.12
    May not reflect current holdings or allocations.

    Portfolio management

    Jessica Bush, CFA
    24 years of experience
    Ben Rotenberg, CFA, CAIA
    32 years of experience
    May Tong, CFA
    24 years of experience

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    Disclosures
    Principal Funds are distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the distributor of the Principal ETFs. ALPS Distributors, Inc. and the Principal Funds are not affiliated.
    These calculated returns reflect the historical performance of the oldest share class of the Fund, adjusted to reflect the fees and expenses of the share class shown. Please see the Fund's prospectus for more information on specific expenses and see the Fund's most recent shareholder report for the actual date of first sale. Expenses are deducted from income earned by the Fund. As a result, dividends and investment results will differ for each share class.
    The holdings listed do not constitute a recommendation to purchase or sell a particular security. Cash and/or derivative positions that are not part of the core investment strategy will not be reflected in the top holdings list.
    NOT FDIC INSURED - MAY LOSE VALUE - NO BANK GUARANTEE
    Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns and do not reflect the inclusion of sales charges. If sales charges were reflected, rankings could be lower.
    Performance assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains.
    Fixed-income investments are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates rise their value will decline. The U.S. government does not guarantee the principal or coupon payments of non-U.S. Treasury bonds. Investments in natural resource industries can be affected by disease, embargoes, international/political/economic developments, variations in the commodities markets/weather and other factors. Investing in derivatives entails specific risks regarding liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility.
    Principal Global Investors is the Investment Adviser of all funds included in the Principal Funds, Inc. Principal Funds are managed by Principal Global Investors, its boutique affiliates, and by many leading sub-advisors.
    To obtain a prospectus, download or call Customer Service at 1.800.222.5852. Carefully consider a fund’s objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. The prospectus, or summary prospectus if available, contains this and other information. Please read it carefully before investing.
    Effective January 1, 2022, the Diversified Real Asset Index (Linked) blend is 15% Bloomberg U.S. Treasury TIPS Index, 30% S&P Global Infrastructure Index, 15% S&P Global Natural Resources Index, 15% Bloomberg Commodity Index, and 25% FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets Index. Prior to January 1, 2022, the blend consisted of 35% Bloomberg U.S. Treasury TIPS Index, 20% S&P Global Infrastructure Index, 20% S&P Global Natural Resources Index, 15% Bloomberg Commodity Index, and 10% FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed Markets Index.
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