PIMCO Low Duration Division

Total Returns

The investment results shown represent historical returns based upon the assumption variable universal life insurance products and variable annuity products were available for the periods shown. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown. Since the investment results and unit values of the divisions will fluctuate, the policy's accumulated value may at any time be more or less than the total premiums paid under the contract, including upon surrender of the contract. For more performance information, including the most recent month-end performance, please contact 800-247-9988 for variable life products or 800-852-4450 for variable annuity products.

Month-End | Quarter-End

Average Annual Total Returns as of 03/31/2024

	1 Month	3 Month	YTD	1 Year	3 Year	5 Year	10 Year	Since Inception*
Total Return %	0.33	0.51	0.51	3.82	-0.56	0.73	0.82	2.40
Bloomberg US Government/Credit 1-5 Year Index %	0.48	0.14	0.14	3.16	-0.38	1.24	1.40	---
Short Term Bond Category %	0.60	0.88	0.88	4.90	0.48	1.68	1.60	---
Morningstar Percentile Rankings**	---	---	---	82	90	93	95	---
# of Funds in Category	581	577	577	567	534	494	359	---

* Inception Date: 03/31/2006 ; Extended Performance Inception Date: 02/16/1999

**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Calendar Year Total Returns


	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
Total Return %	4.87	-5.84	-1.03	2.89	---
Bloomberg US Government/Credit 1-5 Year Index %	4.89	-5.50	-0.97	4.71	5.01
Short Term Bond Category % ⁺	5.73	-5.22	0.05	3.81	4.72
Morningstar Percentile Rankings^**,+	83	74	82	80	77
Morningstar Fixed Income Stylebox			---	---	---
# of Funds in Category⁺	574	586	608	574	569

⁺ Data displayed is the most current information available.

**Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.

Expenses

as of 03/31/2024

Total Investment Expense - Net:

0.77%

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Returns shown reflect all investment management charges and any miscellaneous expenses incurred by the underlying accounts of the divisions. Returns do not include premium expense charges and various monthly deductions (administration charges, cost of insurance, and mortality and expense risks charges) which vary by contract. In addition, results do not reflect the premium expense charge or the surrender charge levied if the policy is surrendered during the first 10 policy years, or within 10 years after a face amount increase. If these fees and charges had been deducted, the results shown would be significantly lower. These charges are explained fully in the prospectus and their effect upon cash surrender values are best explained by reviewing several hypothetical illustrations contained in the prospectus. For a personalized illustration of historical performance, which reflects the cost of insurance protection, contact your registered representative.

The initial offering of Executive Variable Universal Life (Executive VUL) was May 28, 2002. The initial offering of Benefit Variable Universal Life (Benefit VUL) was September, 2002. The initial offering of PrinFlex® Life was February 7, 1997. The initial offering of Principal Variable Universal Life (VUL) Income was August 23, 2004. The initial offering of Principal Variable Universal Life (VUL) Income Plus, the VUL Income with the Surrender Charge Adjustment Rider, was February 18, 2006. The initial offering of Principal Variable Universal Life (VUL) Accumulator II was February 11, 2003. The initial offering of Variable Universal Life Accumulator was November 19, 2001. The initial offering of Flex Variable Life Insurance was November 1, 1988. The initial offering of Survivorship Variable Universal Life was July 1, 1999. The initial offering of The Principal Variable Annuity was June 16, 1994. The initial offering of Principal Freedom Variable Annuity was April 30, 1999. The initial offering of The Principal Investment Plus Variable Annuity was January 4, 2005. The initial offering of Principal Freedom Variable Annuity 2 was September 18, 2006. The initial offering of Principal Variable Universal Life (VUL) Income II was 07/03/2008. The initial offering of Executive Variable Universal Life II (Executive VUL II) was October 3, 2008. The initial offering of Benefit Variable Universal Life II (Benefit VUL II) was October 3, 2008. Some of the underlying funds into which the divisions invest were offered prior to these dates. Inception dates are noted.

This material is authorized for distribution to prospective investors only when preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Variable Universal Life product or Variable Annuity product and the underlying investment options. Insurance products from the Principal Financial Group® are issued by Principal National Life Insurance Company (except in New York) and Principal Life Insurance Company. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-247-9988, member SIPC. Principal National, Principal Life, and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392.

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.

The index measures the performance of the non-securitized component of the U.S. Aggregate Index including treasuries, government-related issues and corporates with maturities of one to five years. It is a subset of the U.S. Aggregate 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.

Returns do not take into account any variable annuity contract fees, your actual returns could be lower.

Fixed-income and asset allocation investment options that invest in mortgage securities are subject to increased risk due to real estate exposure.

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. government.