PSC
Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF
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The investment seeks investment results that closely correspond, before expenses, to the performance of the Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that compose the index. The index uses a quantitative model designed to identify equity securities (including growth and value stock) of small-capitalization companies in the Nasdaq US Small Cap Index (the "parent index") that exhibit potential for high degrees of value, quality growth, and strong momentum, while adjusting for liquidity and volatility.
Key features
Active index design
Seeks long-term growth by exploiting value, quality, and momentum factor anomalies in small-cap stocks.
Rules-based framework
Helps diversify and reduce unintended risks, favoring more liquid, less volatile companies, while also mitigating sector concentration risks.
Small-cap exposure across market cycles
Combines multiple innovative factors that can help avoid fundamentally distressed small-cap companies to find long-term growth potential.
Index methodology**

*As defined by the Nasdaq US Small Cap Index.
Daily as of 1/19/2021 unless otherwise stated
PSC
Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index
-0.02%
Net Asset Value (NAV)
$39.96
Price
$39.95
$1,003,067,068.93
Median Bid-Ask Spread as of 1/19/2021
0.18%
1935
NAV Per Share Ticker
PSC.NV
25,100,001
Intraday NAV Ticker
PSC.IV
30 Day SEC Yield as of 12/31/2020
1.66%
Shares Outstanding Ticker
PSC.SO
30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized) as of 12/31/2020
1.66%
Estimated Cash Ticker
PSC.EU
Distribution Yield as of 10/1/2020
1.65%
Total Cash Ticker
PSC.TC
Investment Manager or Sub-advisor
Principal Global Investors, LLC
Portfolio Managers
Aaron Siebel since 3/3/2020
Jeffrey Schwarte since 9/21/2016
Total Returns
Average Annual Total Returns | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception* |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Return | 7.79 | 30.83 | 13.45 | 13.45 | 6.97 | N/A | N/A | 10.58 |
Market Price Return | 7.76 | 30.75 | 13.37 | 13.37 | 6.96 | N/A | N/A | 10.57 |
Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index | 7.83 | 31.06 | 13.76 | 13.76 | 7.38 | N/A | N/A | 11.02 |
Morningstar Category Small Blend |
7.82 | 28.06 | 10.99 | 10.99 | 6.41 | 10.50 | 9.83 | N/A |
# of Funds in Category | 691 | 688 | 671 | 671 | 629 | 517 | 367 | N/A |
Morningstar Percentile Rankings | 54 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 48 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average Annual Total Returns | 1 Month | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | 10 Year | Since Inception* |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Return | 7.79 | 30.83 | 13.45 | 13.45 | 6.97 | N/A | N/A | 10.58 |
Market Price Return | 7.76 | 30.75 | 13.37 | 13.37 | 6.96 | N/A | N/A | 10.57 |
Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index | 7.83 | 31.06 | 13.76 | 13.76 | 7.38 | N/A | N/A | 11.02 |
Calendar Year Total Returns | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Return | 13.45 | 18.87 | -9.23 | 13.41 | N/A |
Market Price Return | 13.37 | 19.07 | -9.35 | 13.44 | N/A |
Nasdaq US Small Cap Select Leaders Index | 13.76 | 19.48 | -8.89 | 13.91 | N/A |
Small Blend | 10.99 | 23.75 | -12.72 | 12.28 | N/A |
*Inception date: 9/21/2016
Some data is provided by Morningstar and is the most current information available. As of 12/31/2020
Morningstar percentile rankings are based on total returns.
Investment results shown represent historical performance and do not guarantee future results. Investment returns and principal values fluctuate with changes in interest rates and other market conditions so the value, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original costs. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data shown.
Distribution History
Ex-Date | Type | $ Per Share |
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Ex-Date12/29/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.148679 |
Ex-Date10/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.113254 |
Ex-Date7/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.112692 |
Ex-Date4/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.078263 |
Ex-Date12/27/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.149877 |
Ex-Date10/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.110521 |
Ex-Date7/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.07547 |
Ex-Date4/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.108658 |
Ex-Date12/27/2018 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.134874 |
Ex-Date10/1/2018 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.087371 |
Ex-Date7/2/2018 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.056572 |
Ex-Date4/2/2018 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.083439 |
Dividends are paid quarterly.
Expenses
Total Investment Expense - Net: | 0.38 |
Total Investment Expense - Gross: | 0.38 |
Expense Waiver Date: | N/A |
Contractual Cap Date: | N/A |
Premium / Discount to NAV as of 12/31/2020
Q1 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2020 | |
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Days Traded At Premium | Q1 202045 | Q2 202020 | Q3 202042 | Q4 202036 |
Days Traded At Discount | Q1 202017 | Q2 202043 | Q3 202021 | Q4 202028 |
Inception: 9/21/2016
This information shows differences between the per share net asset value (NAV) of the Fund and the market price of shares. For premiums and discounts reflected for dates prior to 11/02/2020, the market price utilized is the midpoint of the highest bid and lowest offer for Fund shares as of close of trading on the exchange where Fund shares are listed. For premiums and discounts reflected for dates beginning on 11/02/2020, the market price utilized is the official closing price of the Fund shares, or if it more accurately reflects the market value of the Fund shares at the time as of which the Fund share’s NAV is calculated, the price that is the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer as of that time. Timing discrepancies may exist between NAV and closing price. Shareholders may pay more than net asset value when they buy Fund shares and receive less than net asset value when they sell those shares, because shares are bought and sold at current market prices.
Fund Information
as of 12/31/20203 Year | 5 Year | |
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Alpha |
-3.75
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--
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Beta |
1.05
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--
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Information Ratio |
-0.90
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--
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Mean |
--
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--
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R-Squared |
0.98
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--
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Sharpe Ratio |
0.20
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--
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Standard Deviation |
26.86
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--
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Tracking Error |
3.63
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--
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Inception Date: 9/21/2016
Risk and return statistical data is calculated by Principal Global Investors.
Fund Information
as of 12/31/2020Average Market Cap (mil): | $2,355.73 |
Price/Earnings Ratio: | 14.06 |
Price/Book Ratio: | 1.58 |
Price/Cash Flow Ratio: | 7.21 |
# Stock Holdings: | 474 |
# Bond Holdings: | 0 |
# Other Holdings: | 1 |
# Total Holdings: | 475 |
Morningstar Style Box
as of 12/31/2020
Top 10 Holdings
as of 1/20/2021Top 10 Holdings | Total Market Value | % of Net Assets |
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Top 10 HoldingsMACERICH CO/THE REIT USD.01 | Total Market Value10,365,111.54 | % of Net Assets1.03% |
Top 10 HoldingsSPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS HOLD CL A COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value10,181,874.80 | % of Net Assets1.02% |
Top 10 HoldingsALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value8,377,162.50 | % of Net Assets0.84% |
Top 10 HoldingsSTERLING BANCORP/DE COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value8,068,720.65 | % of Net Assets0.80% |
Top 10 HoldingsWESTERN ALLIANCE BANCORP COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | Total Market Value8,035,525.86 | % of Net Assets0.80% |
Top 10 HoldingsSPIRIT AIRLINES INC COMMON STOCK USD.0001 | Total Market Value7,996,812.20 | % of Net Assets0.80% |
Top 10 HoldingsAFFILIATED MANAGERS GROUP COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value7,918,295.60 | % of Net Assets0.79% |
Top 10 HoldingsWESCO INTERNATIONAL INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value7,889,181.24 | % of Net Assets0.79% |
Top 10 HoldingsFIRST HAWAIIAN INC COMMON STOCK USD.01 | Total Market Value7,825,662.50 | % of Net Assets0.78% |
Top 10 HoldingsUNUM GROUP COMMON STOCK USD.1 | Total Market Value7,472,444.40 | % of Net Assets0.74% |
Includes, but is not limited to, unsettled activity from creation/redemption transactions and portfolio security trades and accrued interest. Values may exceed 100% if both long and short positions are included in the portfolio.
Portfolio Allocations
as of 12/31/2020Asset Type | Net | Short | Long |
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Asset TypeU.S. Bonds | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeNon-U.S. Bonds | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeU.S. Stocks | Net99.12% | Short0.00% | Long99.12% |
Asset TypeNon-U.S. Stocks | Net0.49% | Short0.00% | Long0.49% |
Asset TypePreferred | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeOther | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeCash | Net0.39% | Short0.00% | Long0.39% |
Asset TypeConvertibles | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Total: | 100.00% |
Sector Allocations
as of 12/31/2020Stock Sector Breakdown (% of Stocks)
% of stocks |
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Cyclical |
42.32%
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Basic Materials | 3.81% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.95% |
Financial Services | 23.85% |
Real Estate | 3.71% |
Defensive |
22.66%
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Consumer Defensive | 3.86% |
Healthcare | 16.67% |
Utilities | 2.14% |
Sensitive |
35.02%
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Communication Services | 2.78% |
Energy | 3.31% |
Industrials | 17.96% |
Technology | 10.97% |
Disclosures
Holding, portfolio and sector allocations are subject to change.
Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized.
Investor shares are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Ordinary brokerage commissions apply.
Prior to 11/02/2020, the market price used to disclose the daily price and calculate daily premiums and discounts was the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the exchange on which the shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund's NAV is calculated. Beginning on 11/02/2020, the market price used to disclose the daily price and calculate daily premiums and discounts is the official closing price of the Fund, or if it more accurately reflects the market value of the Fund share at the time as of which the Fund’s NAV is calculated, the price that is the midpoint between the national best bid and national best offer as of that time. The market price used to calculate the Market Price Return is the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the exchange on which the shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund's NAV is calculated. If you trade your shares at another time, your return may differ.
Where gross and net expense ratios differ, the investment adviser has contractually agreed to limit the investment option's expenses. Differences also may be due to the investment adviser's decision to waive (through the same dates) certain expenses that would normally be payable by the fund. The net expense figure reflects the impact of any limits or waivers. Returns displayed are based on net total investment expense.
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and investment returns, and principal value of the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted.
Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses prior to investing.
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The Morningstar Style Box is a nine-square grid that provides a graphical representation of the "investment style" of a fund. The Equity style box classifies securities by size along the vertical axis and by value and growth characteristics along the horizontal axis. The model for the fixed-income style box is based on the two pillars of fixed-incomeperformance: interest-rate sensitivity and credit quality. The three interest sensitivity groups are limited, moderate and extensive and the three credit quality groups are high, medium and low. These groupings display a portfolio’s effective duration and third party credit ratings to provide an overall representation of the fund’s risk orientation given the sensitivity to interest rate and credit rating of bonds in the portfolio.
The Morningstar RatingTM for funds, or "star rating," is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a three-year history. Exchange traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three-, five-, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% three-year rating for 36-59 months of total returns, 60% five-year rating/40% three-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% five-year rating/20% three-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent three-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. Morningstar ratings do not reflect the inclusion of sales charges. If sales charges were reflected, ratings could be lower.
Index
The Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF seeks to track the Nasdaq U.S. Small Cap Select Leaders IndexSM, a Nasdaq-licensed index based on Principal’s intellectual property. The Nasdaq U.S. Small Cap Select Leaders Index is designed to provide exposure to companies within the Nasdaq U.S. Small Cap Index that exhibit high degrees of sustainable shareholder yield, pricing power, and strong momentum.
Risks
Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. Investing in ETFs involves risk, including possible loss of principal. ETFs are subject to risk similar to those of stocks, including those regarding short-selling and margin account maintenance.
Small-cap stocks may have additional risks including greater price volatility.
Footnote
**During extraordinary market conditions, the index provider may delay the scheduled rebalancing of the index until a future date when conditions have changed.
Effective September 30, 2020, the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor Index ETF was renamed to the Principal U.S. Small-Cap Multi-Factor ETF.
Morningstar Star Rating
This is a proprietary Morningstar data point.
Morningstar rates mutual funds and ETFs from 1 to 5 stars based on how well they've performed (after adjusting for risk and accounting for sales charges) in comparison to similar funds and ETFs.
Within each Morningstar Category, the top 10% of funds and ETFs receive 5 stars and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. Funds and ETFs are rated for up to three time periods-three-, five-, and 10-years and these ratings are combined to produce an overall rating. Funds and ETFs with less than three years of history are not rated.
Ratings are objective, based entirely on a mathematical evaluation of past performance. They're a useful tool for identifying funds and ETFs worthy of further research, but shouldn't be considered buy or sell signals.