Diversified Real Asset R5 Fund (PGDTX)

Quick Facts

Ticker:	PGDTX
Inception Date:	03/29/2016
Extended Performance Inception Date:	03/16/2010
Morningstar Category:	World Allocation
Total Net Assets (mil):	$4,102.64

Investment Strategy

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The investment seeks a long-term total return in excess of inflation. 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 seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets among general investment categories related to real assets and real asset companies (which include tangible assets and investments that are expected to perform well in periods of rising or high inflation).

Morningstar Style Box™

as of 04/30/2018

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Overall Morningstar Star Rating™

as of 05/31/2018

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Out of 383 World Allocation Funds

StarRating

Morningstar's Star Ratings reflect risk adjusted performance and are derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three, five, and ten-year (if applicable) time periods.

Total Returns

Investment results shown represent historical performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal values fluctuate with changes in interest rates and other market conditions so the value, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original costs. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown.

In situations where the net and gross total investment expense figures are different, the mutual fund or the underlying fund in which a Separate Account invests has waived/capped a portion of its management fees through the date displayed in the waiver expiration date or contractual cap expiration date column. Differences may also be shown due to the fund family choosing to pay certain expenses that would normally be payable by the fund. Returns displayed are based on net total investment expense.

Month-End | Quarter-End

Average Annual Total Returns as of 05/31/2018

	1 Month	3 Month	YTD	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	10 Year	Since Inception*
Total Return %	0.43	2.88	1.12	6.85	0.68	1.59	---	4.01
Diversified Real Asset Strategic Index %	0.41	2.65	0.16	7.00	2.78	2.04	---	---
World Allocation Category %	0.00	-0.18	-0.77	6.42	3.70	4.66	4.25	---
Morningstar Percentile Rankings**	---	---	---	41	95	94	---	---
# of Funds in Category	504	493	485	459	383	336	152	---

* Inception Date: 03/29/2016 ; Extended Performance Inception Date: 03/16/2010

**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Expenses

as of 05/31/2018

Total Investment Expense - Gross:	1.08%
Total Investment Expense - Net:	1.05%
Total Investment Expense Gross Per $1,000 Invested:	$10.80

Growth of $10,000

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Performance assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains. Extended performance is calculated based on the historical performance of the investment option's oldest share class, adjusted for the fees and expenses of the share class shown. Periods of less than one year are not annualized.

Inv Manager or Sub-Advisor

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BlackRock Financial Mgmt, Inc.

Credit Suisse

Principal Real Estate Inv

Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC

Symphony Asset Management LLC

BNP Paribus Asset Management

Macquarie

Pictet

Boston Company

Principal Global Investors

RARE Infrastructure Limited

Portfolio Managers

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Kelly A. Grossman
Since 03/16/2010
B.A. , University of Northern Iowa

Benjamin E. Rotenberg , CFA , CAIA
Since 03/07/2014
B.A. , Pomona College

Marcus W. Dummer , CAIA
Since 03/07/2014
M.B.A. , University of Utah

Jessica S. Bush , CFA
Since 03/07/2014
B.A. , University of Michigan

Jake S. Anonson , CFA
Since 03/07/2014
M.B.A. , Iowa State University

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Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

Insurance products and plan administrative services, if applicable, are provided by Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities are offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547-7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Securities sold by a Principal Securities Registered Representative are offered through Principal Securities. Principal Funds Distributor, Principal Securities and Principal Life are members of the Principal Financial Group�, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths.

The full name of this investment option is Principal Funds, Inc. - Principal Diversified Real Asset R5 Fund.

Investors should carefully consider a mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses prior to investing. A prospectus, or summary prospectus if available, containing this and other information can be obtained by contacting a financial professional, visiting principal.com, or calling 1-800-547-7754. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Not FDIC Insured
May Lose Value - Not a Deposit - No Bank Guarantee
Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency

Fees and expenses are only one of several factors that participants and beneficiaries should consider when making investment decisions. The cumulative effect of fees and expenses can substantially reduce the growth of a participant's or beneficiary's retirement account. Participants and beneficiaries can visit the Employee Benefit Security Administration's website for an example demonstrating the long-term effect of fees and expenses.

Diversified Real Asset Strategic Index is composed of 35% Bloomberg Barclays 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.

These calculated returns reflect the historical performance of the oldest share class of the fund, adjusted to reflect a portion of the fees and expenses of this share class. For time periods prior to inception date of the fund, predecessor performance is reflected. Please see the fund's prospectus for more information on specific expenses, and the fund's most recent shareholder report for 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 risks associated with derivative investments include that the underlying security, interest rate, market index, or other financial asset will not move in the direction the Investment Adviser and/or Sub-Advisor anticipated, the possibility that there may be no liquid secondary market, the risk that adverse price movements in an instrument can result in a loss substantially greater than a fund's initial investment, the possibility that the counterparty may fail to perform its obligations; and the inability to close out certain hedged positions to avoid adverse tax consequences.

Fixed-income investment options are subject to interest rate risk, and their value will decline as interest rates rise. Neither the principal of bond investment options nor their yields are guaranteed by the U.S. or any other government entity. Concentrating investments in natural resources industries can be affected significantly by events relating to those industries, such as variations in the commodities markets, weather, disease, embargoes, international, political and economic developments, the success of exploration projects, tax and other government regulations and other factors. Investment in derivatives entails specific risks relating to liquidity, leverage and credit that may reduce returns and/or increase volatility. REIT securities are subject to risk factors associated with the real estate industry and tax factors of REIT registration. An MLP that invests in a particular industry (e.g., oil and gas) may be harmed by detrimental economic events within that industry. As partnerships, MLPs may be subject to less regulation (and less protection for investors) under state laws than corporations. In addition, MLPs may be subject to state taxation in certain jurisdictions, which may reduce the amount of income paid by an MLP to its investors.