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Principal Bond & Mtg Securities A (PRBDX)On Oct 9: 8.85  Down 0.10 (1.12%)  
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Principal Bond & Mtg Securities A
Principal Financial Group 711 High St Des Moines IA 50392
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Intermediate-Term Bond
Fund Family:Principal Funds
Net Assets:135.03M
Year-to-Date Return:-5.55%
Yield:5.34%
Morningstar Rating:1 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Jun-05
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Intermediate-Term Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
William C. Armstrong
Lead Manager since 06-Dec-00
Armstrong is a portfolio manager for PGI. He manages multi-sector portfolios that invest in corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, sovereigns, and agencies. Armstrong joined the firm in 1992. Previously Armstrong served as a commissioned bank examiner at Federal Deposit Insurance Commission. Armstrong holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$0
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$100
Min Subsequent Investment:$100
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$100
PRBDX can be purchased from 47 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks current income. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in intermediate maturity fixed-income or debt securities rated BBB or higher by Standard & Poor's Rating Service ("S&P") or Baa or higher by Moody's Investors Service, Inc. ("Moody's"). It may invest the rest of assets in preferred and common stock; or securities rated less than the four highest grades of S&P or Moody's but not lower than CCC- (S&P) or Caa (Moody's).
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (29-Aug-08): 0.04
Last Cap Gain N/A
Annual Holdings Turnover 259.00%
Average for Category: 200.26%
FEES & EXPENSES 
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Total Expense Ratio:0.94% 0.98%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:4.50% 4.21%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.69%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $647$466
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $979$718
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,658$1,428
* Per $10,000 invested


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