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Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.09% | +0.80% | +2.85% | +5.34% | +26.88% | +25.38% |
| Flows | +$10M | +$54M | +$117M | +$250M | +$468M | +$368M |
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 | 147 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | July 8, 2015 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 147
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.01% | +2.57% | +3.28% | +4.70% |
Max drawdown | -0.60% | -1.88% | -4.81% | -13.75% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 41d | 95d | 701d |
Time to recover | 7d | 12d | 57d | 427d |
What type of ETF is YLD?
YLD is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Principal Global Investors.
What does YLD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl HY Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of YLD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of YLD is 0.39%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was YLD launched?
YLD was launched on July 8, 2015, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of YLD?
YLD is issued by Principal Global Investors.
What is the AUM of YLD?
As of July 24, 2026, YLD manages $572.19 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has YLD performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, YLD delivered a return of -0.09% over the past month (1M performance), 0.8% over the past three months (3M), and 2.85% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for YLD?
As of July 24, 2026, YLD has seen net flows of +$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$117M year-to-date (YTD).
Does YLD pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, YLD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 7.33%.
How many holdings are in YLD
As of June 30, 2026, YLD holds 147 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is YLD?
As of June 30, 2026, YLD holds 147 securities, with 24.76% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of YLD?
As of June 30, 2026, YLD holds a portfolio of 147 underlyings, with its largest positions including State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund, US29273VBG41 and Matador Resources, 6.25% 15apr2033, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does YLD invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, YLD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
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