PIFIX

SAM Flexible Income Portfolio

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    SAM Flexible Income Portfolio

    Fund details

    as of 01/05/2026 unless indicated otherwise
    Fund ticker
    PIFIX
    CUSIP
    74254U192
    Benchmark
    SAM Flexible Income Blended Index
    Extended performance inception date
    07/25/1996
    NAV
    $12.73
    Total fund assets
    $2.18B
    Dividend frequency
    Monthly
    Minimum investment
    —
    Inception date
    01/16/2007
    Morningstar category
    Global Conservative Allocation
    Investment approach
    The investment seeks to provide a high level of total return (consisting of reinvestment of income with some capital appreciation). The Portfolios operate as funds of funds and invest principally in funds and exchange-traded funds ("ETFs") of Principal Funds, Inc. and Principal Exchange-Traded Funds ("underlying funds"). It generally invests: between 55% and 95% of its assets in fixed-income funds, and less than 40% in any one fixed-income fund; between 5% and 45% of its assets in equity funds, and less than 30% in any one equity fund; less than 20% of its assets in specialty funds, and less than 20% in any one specialty fund.

    Performance & expenses

    As of 12/31/2025
    Name 1 month 3 month YTD 1-year 3-year 5-year 10-year Since inception Overall
    Total return 0.07% 1.32% 9.88% 9.88% 8.62% 3.51% 4.97% 5.69% —
    Benchmark performance — — — — — — — — —
    Morningstar category average — — — — — — — — —
    Morningstar percentile rankings — — — 36 22 21 20 — —
    # of funds in category 85 85 85 84 82 77 67 — 82
    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 11/30/2025
    3-year
    82 funds
    5-year
    77 funds
    10-year
    67 funds
    Overall
    82 funds
    3 year | 82 funds
    5 year | 77 funds
    10 year | 67 funds
    Overall | 82 funds

    Holdings

    Top 10

    as of 11/30/2025
    % of Assets
    % of Assets
    1. Core Fixed Income Fund
    29.59%
    2. Finisterre Emerging Markets To
    7.47%
    3. Principal Government Money Mar
    6.51%
    4. Bond Market Index Fund
    6.46%
    5. Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF
    5.79%
    6. Inflation Protection Fund
    5.09%
    7. Short-Term Income Fund
    4.57%
    8. Government & High Quality Bond
    4.41%
    9. High Yield Fund
    4.09%
    10. Equity Income Fund
    3.61%
    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 11/30/2025
    10,772
    Turnover ratio
    as of 10/31/2025
    23.90%
    R-squared (3-year)
    as of 11/30/2025
    —
    Sharpe ratio (3-year)
    as of 11/30/2025
    —
    Standard deviation (3-year)
    as of 11/30/2025
    —
    Tracking error (3-year)
    as of 11/30/2025
    —
    May not reflect current holdings or allocations.

    Portfolio management

    Brody Dass, CFA
    13 years of experience
    Todd Jablonski, CFA
    28 years of experience
    Yesim Tokat-Acikel
    24 years of experience

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    Portfolio holdings

    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.
    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
    Asset allocation and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. Equity investment options involve greater risk, including heightened volatility, than fixed-income investment options. Fixed-income investments are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates rise their value will decline. International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Fixed-income and asset allocation investment options that invest in mortgage securities are subject to increased risk due to real estate exposure.
    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.
    Asset allocation and diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. Equity investment options involve greater risk, including heightened volatility, than fixed-income investment options. Fixed-income investments are subject to interest rate risk; as interest rates rise their value will decline. International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards.
    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 prospectus online 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.
    SAM Flexible Income Blended Index is composed of 5% MSCI EAFE Index, 20% Russell 3000 Index and 75% Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index.
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    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.