Investment objective & strategy
As of Feb. 27, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The Fund seeks to generate total returns from current income and capital appreciation.
Strategy. Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds that are tied economically to an emerging market, and in derivatives on such investments. Emerging markets are generally defined to include all countries except Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. The Fund also invests in fixed-income securities, including convertible bonds, credit- and index-linked securities, non-registered and restricted securities (including those issued in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S), securities issued by distressed or bankrupt issuers, and securities issued by the U.S government or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. The Funds strategies … Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in bonds that are tied economically to an emerging market, and in derivatives on such investments. Emerging markets are generally defined to include all countries except Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the United States. The Fund also invests in fixed-income securities, including convertible bonds, credit- and index-linked securities, non-registered and restricted securities (including those issued in reliance on Rule 144A and Regulation S), securities issued by distressed or bankrupt issuers, and securities issued by the U.S government or U.S. government-sponsored enterprises. The Funds strategies may result in the active and frequent trading of the Funds portfolio securities. The Fund considers a security to be tied economically to an emerging market if one or more of the following criteria is present: (i) the issuer or guarantor of the security has its principal place of business or principal office in an emerging market; (ii) the principal trading market for the security is in an emerging market; (iv) the issuer or guarantor of the security derives a majority of its revenue from emerging markets; or (iv) the currency of settlement of the security is the currency of an emerging market. Emerging markets include frontier markets. The Fund uses derivatives to enhance return and to hedge and manage investment risks. A derivative is a financial arrangement, the value of which is derived from, or based on, a traditional security, asset, or market index. Specifically, the Fund uses forward contracts, futures, options, and swaps. The Fund invests in cash and cash equivalents to support certain of these investments, as well as for other purposes. The Funds investment process focuses primarily on market level analysis of global markets and political developments and their impact on individual countries and companies in emerging markets. The Fund uses a top-down portfolio construction process, blending both fundamental and technical considerations. The investment strategy provides considerable flexibility to invest in various asset classes, capital structures, maturities, and currencies. The Fund invests, without limitation, in high yield securities (also known as junk) rated at the time of purchase Ba1 or lower by Moodys Investors Services, Inc., and BB+ or lower by S&P Global Ratings (S&P Global). If the security has been rated by only one of the rating agencies, that rating will determine the securitys rating; if the security is rated differently by the rating agencies, the highest rating will be used; and if the security has not been rated by either of the rating agencies, those selecting such investments will determine the securitys quality. The Funds holdings range in maturity from overnight to 30 years or more and are not subject to any minimum credit rating standard.
Top holdings
As of Jan. 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Government Money Market Fund - Class R-6 | — | $99.10M | 11.10% |
| South Africa, Parliament of | SAGB | $22.52M | 2.52% |
| Presidencia da Republica | NTNFF35 | $16.47M | 1.84% |
| MALAYSIA GOVT OF 3.582% 07/15/2032 | — | $13.64M | 1.53% |
| Urzad Rady Ministrow | IZ0836 | $13.20M | 1.48% |
| ROMANIA REPUBLIC OF 6.75% 07/11/2039 REGS | — | $13.13M | 1.47% |
| HUNGARY GOVT | — | $12.94M | 1.45% |
| MEXICO UNITED MEXICAN STATES 8.5% 11/18/2038 | — | $12.87M | 1.44% |
| ROMANIA REPUBLIC OF 6.85% 07/29/2030 | ROMGB | $12.47M | 1.40% |
| REPUBLIC OF PERU SR UNSECURED 144A 08/35 6.85 | — | $12.36M | 1.38% |
Portfolio moves
Oct 31, 2025 → Jan 31, 2026How many positions this fund opened, exited, grew, trimmed, or left unchanged between its two most recent N-PORT snapshots — net changes between point-in-time reports, not a trade log.
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging Markets Debt Portfolio | 42% | 0.83% |
| Global Multi-Strategy Fund · PMSAX, PSMIX, PGLSX | 26% | 1.33% |
| Diversified Income Fund · PGDIX, PGBAX, PGDCX, PGBLX | 15% | 0.73% |
Advisers
| Firm | Role |
|---|---|
| Principal Global Investors, LLC | Adviser |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of February 27, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of January 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
- Total return for calendar year 2025, before tax and after fund expenses. As reported in the fund's prospectus performance bar chart.
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