YLD is Principal Funds's Principal Active High Yield ETF (High Yield Bond). Trading at $19.00. Current dividend yield: 7.31%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.39 |
| Current yield | 7.31% |
| Payment frequency | Monthly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Jun 01, 2026 |
| Most recent payment date | May 05, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.1137 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 9.78% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 6.24% |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Market cap | $524M |
| Exchange | PCX |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | $0.1140 |
| 2026-04-01 | $0.1160 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.1120 |
| 2026-02-02 | $0.1160 |
| 2025-12-29 | $0.1390 |
| 2025-12-01 | $0.1180 |
| 2025-11-03 | $0.1180 |
| 2025-10-01 | $0.1090 |
About YLD
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 below-investment-grade (commonly known as "junk" or "high yield") fixed-income securities, such as bonds and bank loans. The fund invests in U.S. treasury securities, investment grade bank loans (also known as senior floating rate interests), and preferred securities.
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Data refreshed 2026-05-24. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.