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Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF
PSC performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +10.10% | +4.10% | +10.04% | +34.39% | +62.49% | +47.43% |
| Flows | +$38M | +$197M | +$289M | +$927M | +$1.41B | +$226M |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Principal Global Investors |
| N° of holdings | 463 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 21, 2016 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 463
Top 15 Holdings
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Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.11% | +17.87% | +19.74% | +20.80% |
Max drawdown | -9.13% | -9.87% | -23.69% | -25.73% |
Max drawdown duration | 46d | 84d | 284d | 844d |
Time to recover | 15d | 18d | 151d | 522d |
What type of ETF is PSC?
PSC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Principal Global Investors.
What does PSC invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of PSC?
The total expense ratio (TER) of PSC is 0.38%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was PSC launched?
PSC was launched on September 21, 2016, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of PSC?
PSC is issued by Principal Global Investors.
What is the AUM of PSC?
As of April 24, 2026, PSC manages $1.99 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has PSC performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, PSC delivered a return of 10.1% over the past month (1M performance), 4.1% over the past three months (3M), and 10.04% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for PSC?
As of April 24, 2026, PSC has seen net flows of +$38M in the past month (1M flow) and +$289M year-to-date (YTD).
Does PSC pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, PSC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.61%.
How many holdings are in PSC
As of March 31, 2026, PSC holds 463 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is PSC?
As of March 31, 2026, PSC holds 463 securities, with 11.29% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of PSC?
As of March 31, 2026, PSC holds a portfolio of 463 underlyings, with its largest positions including HIMS & HERS HEALTH INC, PLANET LABS PBC and ARGAN. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does PSC invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, PSC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does PSC focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, PSC is primarily exposed to Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care.
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