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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 month55%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$67.51 – $71.08
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.9%
Distribution yield0.51%

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

IssuerPrincipal Funds
ThemeUS small caps
Assets under management$2.7B
Expense ratio0.38%
Number of holdings50
Portfolio turnover76%
InceptionSep 21, 2016
ExchangeNASDAQ

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

HoldingSectorWeight
Zeta Global Holdings Corp ZETATechnology1.19%
10X Genomics Inc TXGHealthcare1.16%
Twist Bioscience Corp TWSTHealthcare1.03%
Freshworks Inc FRSHTechnology0.95%
WisdomTree Inc. WTFinancial Services0.93%
Marex Group plc Ordinary Shares MRXFinancial Services0.81%
Brinker International Inc EATConsumer Cyclical0.79%
Black Hills Corporation BKHUtilities0.77%
Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. BFHFinancial Services0.74%
FIRSTCASH HLDGS INC.DL-01 FF60Financial Services0.69%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

PSC sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Healthcare20.2%
Technology17.8%
Financial Services16.9%
Industrials12.0%
Consumer Cyclicals9.1%
Energy6.3%
Real Estate5.5%
Basic Materials4.2%
Consumer Defensive3.0%
Utilities2.6%
Communication Services2.4%

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

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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