**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.
Calendar Year Total Returns
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
Excluding Sales Charge %
-2.09
4.48
3.59
-0.67
4.69
Including Sales Charge %
-5.78
0.56
-0.25
-4.43
0.73
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index %
0.01
3.54
2.65
0.55
5.97
Intermediate Core-Plus Bond Category % +
-0.61
4.27
3.86
-0.45
5.42
Morningstar Percentile Rankings**,+
95
39
53
67
73
Morningstar Fixed Income Stylebox
# of Funds in Category+
617
597
561
528
510
+ Data displayed is the most current information available.
**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.
Expenses
as of 11/30/2019
Total Investment Expense - Gross:
1.02%
Total Investment Expense - Net:
0.89%
Waiver Date:
02/29/2020
Contractual Cap Date:
02/29/2020
Maximum Up-front Sales Charge:
3.75%
Contingent Deferred Sales Charge:
1.00%
12b-1 Fee:
0.25%
Distribution History
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Income dividends are paid monthly.
Per share dividend not available.
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The full name of this investment option is Principal Core Plus Bond Fund (A).
Investors should carefully consider a 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 principalfunds.com, or calling 800-222-5852. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Principal Funds are distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc.
Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value - Not a Deposit - No Bank Guarantee Not Insured by any Federal Government Agency
Bloomberg Barclays Aggregate Bond Index represents securities that are domestic, taxable, and dollar denominated. The index covers the U.S. investment grade fixed rate bond market, with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities, and asset-backed securities. These major sectors are subdivided into more specific indices that are calculated and reported on a regular basis.
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.
Formerly known as Bond & Mortgage Securities Fund.
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 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.
Effective November 30, 2018, class C shares will be closed to new investors. Effective January 11, 2019, class C shares will be converted to the respective class A shares.
