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Capital Appreciation

Focused on selecting high-quality, large-cap core companies.

Capital Appreciation strategy differentiators

  • Quality first
    Proprietary industry review process utilizes deep fundamental analysis to identify quality businesses and avoid sub-par operators.

  • Free cash flow focused
    Valuation framework utilizes free cash flow to identify opportunities in continuous compounders or companies with short-term dislocations.

  • Balanced approach
    Sector neutral framework allows team to focus on company drivers. Stock selection has driven strong risk-adjusted results.

Capital Appreciation strategy facts

  • Manager

    Principal Edge 

  • Inception

    1 January 1997

  • Index

    Russell 1000 Index

  • Targeted number of holdings

    75-100

  • Expected turnover

    30-60%

  • Investment vehicles

    IMA, U.S. Mutual Fund, UCITS Fund

Capital Appreciation portfolio management

Principal Edge 

Investing in quality companies with competitive advantages, financial strength, shareholder-oriented management teams, and strong or improving profitability. We are focused on quality first, with patience to invest at attractive valuations, and maintain a long-term investment horizon. 
 

PM Title
Co-Chief Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager
Name
Daniel R. Coleman
46 years of experience
PM Title
Portfolio Manager
Name
Theodore B. Jayne, CFA
27 years of experience
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Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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. Mid-cap stocks may have additional risks including greater price volatility. Dividends are not guaranteed.

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.

Principal Edge is an investment team within Principal Global Investors.