USI
Principal Ultra-Short Active Income ETF
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The investment seeks to provide current income. The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in investment-grade bonds and other debt securities. The fund invests in fixed- and floating-rate securities. Under normal circumstances, the fund maintains an average effective maturity of three years or less and an average portfolio duration of one year or less.
Key features
Active management
Combines bottom-up independent credit research with top-down strategy, supported by rigorous risk mitigation at each step.
Straight forward process
Investment process is free of derivatives, duration bets, and unrated issues.
Strategic perspective
Biased towards issuers with traits like stable cash flows, hard assets, and the potential to benefit from demographic trends.
Portfolio construction framework

Daily as of 4/13/2021 unless otherwise stated
USI
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index
-0.04%
Net Asset Value (NAV)
$24.76
Price
$24.75
$12,379,516.02
Median Bid-Ask Spread as of 4/13/2021
0.24%
NAV Per Share Ticker
USI.NV
Intraday NAV Ticker
USI.IV
500,001
Shares Outstanding Ticker
USI.SO
30 Day SEC Yield as of 3/31/2021
0.36%
Estimated Cash Ticker
USI.EU
30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized) as of 3/31/2021
0.36%
Total Cash Ticker
USI.TC
Investment Manager or Sub-advisor
Principal Global Investors, LLC
Portfolio Managers
John Friedl since 4/24/2019
Scott Peterson since 4/24/2019
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 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 2.17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.84 |
Market Price Return | -0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 2.41 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.88 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.04 |
Morningstar Category Ultrashort Bond |
0.05 | 0.19 | 0.19 | 3.38 | 1.95 | 1.77 | 1.19 | N/A |
# of Funds in Category | 241 | 239 | 239 | 231 | 191 | 154 | 75 | 30 |
Morningstar Percentile Rankings | 62 | 70 | 70 | 66 | N/A | 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 | -0.04 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 2.17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.84 |
Market Price Return | -0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 2.41 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.88 |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.09 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.04 |
Calendar Year Total Returns | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
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Net Asset Value (NAV) Return | 1.67 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Market Price Return | 1.74 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Bloomberg Barclays U.S. 1-3 Month Treasury Bill Index | 0.54 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ultrashort Bond | 1.34 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
*Inception date: 4/24/2019
Some data is provided by Morningstar and is the most current information available. As of 3/31/2021
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-Date4/1/2021 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.03 |
Ex-Date3/1/2021 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0336 |
Ex-Date2/1/2021 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0346 |
Ex-Date12/29/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.033372 |
Ex-Date12/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.036 |
Ex-Date11/2/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0362 |
Ex-Date10/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.036 |
Ex-Date9/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0392 |
Ex-Date8/3/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0444 |
Ex-Date7/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0472 |
Ex-Date6/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0492 |
Ex-Date5/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0522 |
Ex-Date4/1/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0514 |
Ex-Date3/2/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0516 |
Ex-Date2/3/2020 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.053 |
Ex-Date12/27/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.06 |
Ex-Date12/2/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0574 |
Ex-Date11/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0646 |
Ex-Date10/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.062 |
Ex-Date9/3/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0654 |
Ex-Date8/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.0662 |
Ex-Date7/1/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.06 |
Ex-Date6/3/2019 | TypeIncome | $ Per Share0.069111 |
Dividends are paid monthly.
Expenses
Total Investment Expense - Net: | 0.18 |
Total Investment Expense - Gross: | 0.18 |
Expense Waiver Date: | N/A |
Contractual Cap Date: | N/A |
Premium / Discount to NAV as of 3/31/2021
Q1 2020 | Q2 2020 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2020 | Q1 2021 | |
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Days Traded At Premium | Q1 202016 | Q2 202014 | Q3 202048 | Q4 202037 | Q1 202140 |
Days Traded At Discount | Q1 202046 | Q2 202049 | Q3 202016 | Q4 202025 | Q1 202120 |
Inception: 4/24/2019
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 N/A3 Year | 5 Year |
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Inception Date: 4/24/2019
Risk and return statistical data is calculated by Principal Global Investors.
Fund Information
as of 3/31/2021Average Market Cap (mil): | $N/A |
Price/Earnings Ratio: | N/A |
Price/Book Ratio: | N/A |
Price/Cash Flow Ratio: | N/A |
Turnover Ratio: | 32.70% |
# Stock Holdings: | 0 |
# Bond Holdings: | 46 |
# Other Holdings: | 7 |
# Total Holdings: | 53 |
Morningstar Style Box
as of 3/31/2021
Top 10 Holdings
as of 4/13/2021Top 10 Holdings | Total Market Value | % of Net Assets |
---|---|---|
Top 10 HoldingsBANK OF AMERICA CORP SR UNSECURED 05/22 VAR | Total Market Value508,603.79 | % of Net Assets4.05% |
Top 10 HoldingsWELLS FARGO + COMPANY SR UNSECURED 07/21 VAR | Total Market Value446,416.70 | % of Net Assets3.60% |
Top 10 HoldingsAT+T INC SR UNSECURED 12/22 2.625 | Total Market Value438,036.16 | % of Net Assets3.51% |
Top 10 HoldingsDTE ENERGY CO SR UNSECURED 06/22 2.6 | Total Market Value412,897.29 | % of Net Assets3.31% |
Top 10 HoldingsABBVIE INC SR UNSECURED 11/21 2.15 | Total Market Value407,757.21 | % of Net Assets3.27% |
Top 10 HoldingsMCDONALD S CORP SR UNSECURED 10/21 VAR | Total Market Value401,300.14 | % of Net Assets3.24% |
Top 10 HoldingsASTRAZENECA PLC SR UNSECURED 06/22 2.375 | Total Market Value390,227.02 | % of Net Assets3.13% |
Top 10 HoldingsNEXTERA ENERGY CAPITAL COMPANY GUAR 05/21 VAR | Total Market Value374,563.01 | % of Net Assets3.02% |
Top 10 HoldingsTRUIST BANK SR UNSECURED 08/22 2.45 | Total Market Value360,983.83 | % of Net Assets2.90% |
Top 10 HoldingsVOLVO FINANCIAL EQUIPMENT MAST VMOT 2018 A A 144A | Total Market Value325,488.23 | % of Net Assets2.63% |
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 03/31/2021Asset Type | Net | Short | Long |
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Asset TypeU.S. Bonds | Net76.31% | Short0.00% | Long76.31% |
Asset TypeNon-U.S. Bonds | Net8.41% | Short0.00% | Long8.41% |
Asset TypeU.S. Stocks | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeNon-U.S. Stocks | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypePreferred | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeOther | Net0.00% | Short0.00% | Long0.00% |
Asset TypeCash | Net13.66% | Short0.00% | Long13.66% |
Asset TypeConvertibles | Net1.62% | Short0.00% | Long1.62% |
Total: | 100.00% |
Sector Allocations
as of 3/31/2021Stock Sector Breakdown (% of Stocks)
% of stocks |
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Cyclical |
0.00%
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Basic Materials | 0.00% |
Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% |
Financial Services | 0.00% |
Real Estate | 0.00% |
Defensive |
0.00%
|
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Consumer Defensive | 0.00% |
Healthcare | 0.00% |
Utilities | 0.00% |
Sensitive |
0.00%
|
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Communication Services | 0.00% |
Energy | 0.00% |
Industrials | 0.00% |
Technology | 0.00% |
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. For the purpose of calculating Market Price Return, a market price prior to 02/01/2021 is defined as 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 while a market price on or after 02/01/2021 is defined as the official close price 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-income performance: 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 Bloomberg Barclays 1-3 Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is designed to measure the performance of public obligations of the U.S. Treasury with maturities of 1-3 months, including securities that roll up to the U.S. Aggregate, U.S. Universal, and Global Aggregate Indices.
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.
International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards.
Fixed-income investment options are subject to interest rate risk, and their value will decline as interest rates rise. Neither the principal of bond investment options nor their yields are guaranteed by the U.S. government.
Unlike passive ETFs, there are no indices that the Principal Ultra Short Active Income ETF attempts to track or replicate. Thus, the ability of the Fund to achieve its objectives will depend on the effectiveness of the portfolio manager.
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.