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SAM Strategic Growth Portfolio Division

Risk and Return Statistics   as of 03/31/2024 Relative to SAM Strategic Growth Blended Index Stat3 Year5 Year Alpha -1.15 -0.88 Beta 1.01 1.01 R-squared 99.33 98.83 Standard Deviation 16.81 17.82 Mean 6.79 11.01 Sharpe Ratio 0.30 0.56 Excess Return -1.19 -0.93 Tracking Error 1.38 1.93 Information Ratio -0.87 -0.48 Inception Date: 01/05/2007 Extended Performance Inception Date: 06/03/1997 Risk and return statistical data is calculated by Morningstar, Inc. Excess Return is calculated by Principal Life Insurance Company.

Morningstar Star Rating™   as of 03/31/2024    What's this? Rating # Funds 3 Year 177 5 Year 163 10 Year 129 Overall 177 Morningstar Category:Aggressive Allocation 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.

Alpha- The difference between an investment's actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk (as measured by beta).

Beta- An investment's sensitivity to market movements.

R-Squared- Ranges from 0 to 100 and reveals how closely an investment's returns track those of a benchmark index.

Standard Deviation- Measures how much an investment's returns are likely to fluctuate.

Mean- Represents the annualized total return for a fund over 3 years.

Sharpe Ratio- Measures how an investment balances risks and rewards. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better the investment's historical risk-adjusted performance.

Excess Return- The difference between an investment option's return and the return of an external standard such as a passive index.

Tracking Error- Also known as "excess risk", is defined as the standard deviation or volatility of excess returns.

Information Ratio- A risk-adjusted measure commonly used to evaluate an active manager's involvement skill. It's defined as the manager's excess return divided by the variability or standard deviation of the excess return.

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SAM Strategic Growth Blended Index is composed of 25% MSCI EAFE Index, 70% Russell 3000 Index and 5% Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index. International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards. Equity investment options involve greater risk, including heightened volatility, than fixed-income investment options. Fixed-income investment options are subject to interest rate risk, and their value will decline as interest rates rise. Asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect against a loss. Investing in real estate, small-cap, international, and high-yield investment options involves additional risks. Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. Additionally there is no guarantee this investment option will provide adequate income at or through retirement. The Investment Advisor will display "Multiple Sub-Advisors" for certain target-date, target-risk and specialty investment options where the assets are directed by the Investment Manager to multiple underlying investment options. These underlying investment options may use multiple sub-advisors who are responsible for the day-to-day management responsibilities. 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. Fixed-income and asset allocation investment options that invest in mortgage securities are subject to increased risk due to real estate exposure.