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5 / 5 Stars
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Lipper
5
5
5
4
1
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Zacks Investment Research
2
(Buy)
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Standard & Poor's
4 / 5 Stars
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TheStreet.com
A+
(Buy)
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#5 in Mid-Cap Growth
U.S. News evaluated 220 Mid-Cap Growth Funds. Our list highlights the top-rated funds for long-term investors based on the ratings of leading fund industry researchers.
Performance
The fund has returned 20.58 percent over the past year, 17.05 percent over the past three years, 9.78 percent over the past five years, and 12.05 percent over the past decade.
| Trailing Returns | Updated 04.30.2013 |
|---|---|
| Year to date | 13.9% |
| 1 Year | 20.6% |
| 3 Years (Annualized) | 17.1% |
| 5 Years (Annualized) | 9.8% |
| 10 Years (Annualized) | 12.0% |
Summary
The investment seeks long-term growth of capital. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies with medium market capitalizations at the time of purchase. It invests in foreign securities. The fund invests in equity securities with value and/or growth characteristics and constructs an investment portfolio that has a "blend" of equity securities with these characteristics. Investing in value equity securities is an investment strategy that emphasizes buying equity securities that appear to be undervalued.
Fees
Fees are Low compared to funds in the same category.
Principal MidCap Fund has an expense ratio of 1.08 percent.
Risk
Risk is Below Average compared to funds in the same category according to Morningstar.
