Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (PSC): outlook, holdings and fees
Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF (PSC) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Principal Funds. The expense ratio is 0.38% and the yield is 0.51%. The ten largest holdings are 9% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on PSC
| Last price | $68.93 (+0.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $67.51 – $71.08 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 0.51% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
PSC fund facts
| Issuer | Principal Funds |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $2.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 76% |
| Inception | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies with small market capitalizations. For this fund, companies with small market capitalizations are those with market capitalizations within the range of companies comprising the Russell 2000 Index.
PSC top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Zeta Global Holdings Corp ZETA | Technology | 1.19% |
| 10X Genomics Inc TXG | Healthcare | 1.16% |
| Twist Bioscience Corp TWST | Healthcare | 1.03% |
| Freshworks Inc FRSH | Technology | 0.95% |
| WisdomTree Inc. WT | Financial Services | 0.93% |
| Marex Group plc Ordinary Shares MRX | Financial Services | 0.81% |
| Brinker International Inc EAT | Consumer Cyclical | 0.79% |
| Black Hills Corporation BKH | Utilities | 0.77% |
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. BFH | Financial Services | 0.74% |
| FIRSTCASH HLDGS INC.DL-01 FF60 | Financial Services | 0.69% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
PSC sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Healthcare | 20.2% |
| Technology | 17.8% |
| Financial Services | 16.9% |
| Industrials | 12.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.1% |
| Energy | 6.3% |
| Real Estate | 5.5% |
| Basic Materials | 4.2% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.0% |
| Utilities | 2.6% |
| Communication Services | 2.4% |
By region: North America 96.9%, Latin America 2.0%, Europe Developed 0.4%, Asia Emerging 0.4%, United Kingdom 0.2%.
PSC returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +12.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.0% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.83 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
PSC: frequently asked questions
What does PSC invest in?
Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Zeta Global Holdings Corp (1.2%), 10X Genomics Inc (1.2%), Twist Bioscience Corp (1.0%), Freshworks Inc (0.9%), WisdomTree Inc. (0.9%).
What is the PSC expense ratio?
0.38% a year: about $38.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the PSC dividend yield?
0.51%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will PSC go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $67.51 to $71.08 from $68.93 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has PSC performed?
Year to date +18.4%, one year +20.1%, three years +20.6% a year, five years +8.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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