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Principal LifeTime Strategic Income R3 Fund (PLSMX)

Risk and Return Statistics   as of 08/31/2024 Relative to S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index Stat3 Year5 Year Alpha -1.01 -1.09 Beta 1.09 1.06 R-squared 98.96 98.39 Standard Deviation 9.29 8.37 Mean 0.57 3.44 Sharpe Ratio -0.29 0.16 Excess Return -1.23 -1.02 Tracking Error 1.19 1.16 Information Ratio -1.03 -0.89 Inception Date: 03/01/2001 Risk and return statistical data is calculated by Morningstar, Inc. Excess Return is calculated by Principal Life Insurance Company.

Morningstar Star Rating™   as of 08/31/2024    What's this? Rating # Funds 3 Year 143 5 Year 127 10 Year 82 Overall 143 Morningstar Category:Target-Date Retirement Morningstar's Star Ratings reflect risk adjusted performance and are derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its three, five, and ten-year (if applicable) time periods.

Alpha- Alpha measures the difference between an investment's actual returns and its expected performance, given its level of risk (as measured by beta). A positive alpha figure indicates that the investment has performed better than expected. In contrast, a negative alpha indicates that an investment has underperformed, given the expectations established by the investment's beta. Many investors see alpha as a measurement of the value added or subtracted by an investment's manager.

Beta- Beta is a measure of an investment's sensitivity to market movements. It measures the relationship between an investment's excess return over T-bills and the excess return of the benchmark index. By definition, the beta of the benchmark (in this case, an index) is 1.00. Accordingly, an investment with a 1.10 beta has performed 10% better than its benchmark index - after deducting the T-bill rate - than the index in up markets and 10% worse in down markets, assuming all other factors remain constant. Conversely, a beta of 0.85 indicates that the investment has performed 15% worse than the index in up markets and 15% better in down markets. A low beta does not imply that the investment has a low level of volatility, though; rather, a low beta means only that the investment's returns do not move in step with the chosen index.

R-Squared- R-squared ranges from 0 to 100 and reveals how closely an investment's returns track those of a benchmark index. An R-squared of 100 means that all movements of an investment are completely correlated with movements in the index. For example, mutual funds that invest only in S&P 500 stocks will have an R-squared very close to 100 relative to the S&P 500 index. Conversely, a low R-squared indicates that very few of the investment's movements are explained by movements in its benchmark index.

Standard Deviation- Standard deviation is a statistical measure of how much an investment's returns are likely to fluctuate. These ranges assume that an investment's returns fall in a typical bell-shaped distribution. In any case, the greater the standard deviation, the greater the volatility. When an investment has a high standard deviation, its range of performance has been very wide, indicating that there is a greater potential for volatility.

Mean- Represents the annualized total return for a fund over a certain time period; usually in years.

Sharpe Ratio- Measures how an investment balances risks and rewards. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better the investment's historical risk-adjusted performance. The Sharpe ratio is a measure developed by Nobel Laureate William Sharpe to evaluate how an investment balances risks and rewards. The higher the Sharpe ratio, the better the investment's historical risk-adjusted performance. It is calculated using standard deviation and excess return to determine reward per unit of risk. First, the average monthly return of the 90-day Treasury bill (over the defined time period) is subtracted from the investment's average monthly return. The difference in total return represents the investment's excess return beyond that of the 90-day Treasury bill, a risk-free investment. An arithmetic annualized excess return is then calculated by multiplying this monthly return by 12. To show a relationship between excess return and risk, this number is divided by the standard deviation of the investment's annualized excess returns.

Excess Return- The difference between an investment option's return and the return of an external standard such as a passive index.

Tracking Error- Also known as "excess risk," defined as the standard deviation or volatility of excess returns.

Information Ratio- A risk-adjusted measure commonly used to evaluate an active manager's involvement skill. It's defined as the manager's excess return divided by the variability or standard deviation of the excess return.

This information must be accompanied by performance results for 1, 5, and 10 year/since inception time periods as of the most recent calendar quarter end. Sub-advised Investment Options include Principal Funds, Inc. mutual funds. Principal Funds, Inc is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities are offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547-7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Securities sold by a Principal Securities Registered Representative are offered through Principal Securities. Principal Funds Distributor, Principal Securities, and Principal Life are members of the Principal Financial Group, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths. See the Principal Funds, Inc. prospectus for the full name of each Fund. Returns shown for periods of less than one year are not annualized. All returns displayed here are after Total Investment Expense of the investment option. Affiliates of Principal Life may receive fees as the Investment Provider and/or the Investment Sub-Advisor for certain investment options. These fees are reflected in this column. The term Investment Provider refers to the providers (i.e. manufacturers) of the investment options we make available to employer-sponsored retirement and savings plans. The Investment Provider may or may not be the same entity as the Investment Manager or Sub-Advisor. Please see prospectus for the Investment Provider for mutual fund investment options. Principal Life is the Investment Provider for all Separate Accounts and pays fees for sub-advisory services to the Investment Manager or Sub-Advisor. When affiliates of Principal Life are both Investment Provider and Recordkeeper, amounts in this column and the Revenue Sharing to Recordkeeper column are determined based on internal allocation assumptions. These are amounts Principal Life as Recordkeeper or an affiliate expects to receive in connection with the services provided to your plan. In the case of mutual funds, these amounts, which include 12b-1 fees, are paid from the mutual funds, including mutual funds provided by an affiliate of Principal Life. Any 12b-1 fees are paid to Principal Securities, Inc. an affiliate of Principal Life. For investment options other than Separate Accounts, these amounts are paid pursuant to contracts between the investment options and Principal Life or its affiliates for services Principal Life or its affiliates provide to retirement plans on behalf of the investment options. In the case of Separate Accounts, these are amounts that are retained by Principal Life, the Investment Provider of the Separate Accounts, and are allocated to recordkeeping based on internal allocation assumptions. Depending on the rate level or share class selected and the agreements in place, a fee credit may be applied to have the effect of reducing the amount of Revenue Sharing Principal Life attributes to the providing of services to the plan. Amounts shown in this column are taken into consideration in setting the price for the investment and service package and do not offset our fees on a dollar-for-dollar basis. For plans that have not entered into a service agreement with Principal Life to provide recordkeeping services, these amounts are for additional administrative and/or reporting services. The Principal LifeTime investment options, Principal TrustSM Target Date Funds and Principal Strategic Asset Management (SAM) Portfolios invest in underlying investment options. As a result, Total Investment Expense and revenue figures include expenses incurred by the underlying investment options proportionate to their allocations. These underlying expenses and revenue fluctuate throughout the year and are typically updated on an annual basis. We expect the range of fluctuation in disclosed revenue will be no more than an increase or decrease of 0.03%. If the disclosed revenue changes by more than 0.03%, we will notify the plan fiduciary. Investment and Insurance products are: * Not insured by the FDIC or Any Federal Government Agency * Not a Deposit or Other Obligation of, or Guaranteed by Credit Union or Bank * Subject to Investment Risks, Including Possible Loss of the Principal Amount Invested Investment Options may charge a short-term trading or redemption fee to protect the interests of long-term Contractholders. Compliance number: 1500369-022021 Principal® charges the investment provider an annual Principal® Platform Connectivity Program (Program) fee of $1,000 ($250/qtrly) for those investment option(s) with this designation. This Program fee helps to pay for a number of expenses incurred in connection with maintaining and adding investments to its platform, including but not limited to, expenses for IT systems, IT employees and required legal and compliance services. The investment provider will pay the Program fee for these investment options. Percentile rankings are based on total returns in accordance with the appropriate Morningstar peer group. This report includes investment options that contain information from a variety of sources. A primary source is Morningstar which provides holdings information, operations data, and rankings or statistics proprietary to Morningstar. Morningstar is generally the source of information on mutual funds unaffiliated with the Principal. (C)2021 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Part of the investment data contained herein includes Morningstar peer group comparisons, ratings, holdings and other data from its mutual fund and variable annuity databases and :(1) is proprietary to Morningstar and/or its content providers:(2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete, or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Insurance products and plan administrative services provided through Principal Life Insurance Co. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547- 7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker-dealers. Principal Life, Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. and Principal Securities are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options and contract riders may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Year-to-Date Change represents an unannualized rate of return (change in value) since the start of the year. All returns shown here are after the Total Investment Expense of the investment option. Fees and expenses are only one of several factors that participants and beneficiaries should consider when making investment decisions. The cumulative effect of fees and expenses can substantially reduce the growth of a participant's or beneficiary's retirement account. Participants and beneficiaries can visit the Employee Benefit Security Administration's website for an example demonstrating the long-term effect of fees and expenses. Portfolio holdings are subject to change and companies referenced in this report may not currently be held. Information is current as of the creation of this piece. Keep in mind that portfolio holdings are subject to risk. Contingent Deferred Sales Charge (CDSC) - A deferred sales charge, which is paid at the time of redemption and generally decreases with the amount of time that fund shares are held before sale, ultimately declining to 0%. It is referred to as a contingent sales charge because of such declining schedule. The CDSC is also commonly called a back-end load. Performance displayed reflects the application of these charges. Various mutual funds may have different types of fees disclosed in their prospectus, including sales loads (sales charge), exchange fees, account fees and purchase fees. The mutual funds made available by Principal Life Insurance Company for retirement plans through the Mutual Fund Network typically have many of these fees waived. Please review the Prospectus of the particular mutual fund, including the Statement of Additional Information, for a full understanding of the fees imposed by that mutual fund. Be sure to pay attention to the specific share class made available under the retirement plan because different share classes may have vastly different fee structures and schedules. Insurance products and plan administrative services, if applicable, are provided by Principal Life Insurance Company. Principal mutual funds are part of the Principal Funds, Inc. series. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities are offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-547-7754, member SIPC and/or independent broker/dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Certain investment options may not be available in all states or U.S. commonwealths. The individual Principal LifeTime Funds may be combined with the Principal LifeTime Strategic Income Fund if the Board of Directors of Principal Funds, Inc., determines at the time that the combination is in the best interests of Fund shareholders. Investors should carefully consider a mutual fund's investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses prior to investing. A prospectus, or summary prospectus if available, containing this and other information can be obtained by contacting a financial professional, visiting principal.com, or calling 1-800-547-7754. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. International and global investing involves greater risks such as currency fluctuations, political/social instability and differing accounting standards. Equity investment options involve greater risk, including heightened volatility, than fixed-income investment options. Fixed-income investment options are subject to interest rate risk, and their value will decline as interest rates rise. The Investment Advisor will display "Multiple Sub-Advisors" for certain target-date, target-risk and specialty investment options where the assets are directed by the Investment Manager to multiple underlying investment options. These underlying investment options may use multiple sub-advisors who are responsible for the day-to-day management responsibilities. Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against a loss. Additionally there is no guarantee this investment option will provide adequate income at or through retirement. Balanced/Asset Allocation investment options will not be scored using our current methodology. Instead, our review for these investment strategies focuses on the structure and consistency of the underlying asset allocation models and the capital market assumptions used to support them. Today, all of the Balanced/Asset Allocation options available on our investment platform meet our due diligence standards. There is no guarantee that a target date investment will provide adequate income at or through retirement. A target date fund's (TDF) glidepath is typically set to align with a retirement age of 65, which maybe your plan's normal retirement date (NRD). If your plan's NRD/age is different, the plan may default you to a TDF based on the plans NRD/Age. Participants may choose a TDF that does not match the plan's intended retirement date but instead aligns more to their investment risk. Compare the different TDF's to see how the mix of investments shift based on the TDF glide path. Selecting a target date fund series is also authorizing any additional vintage which is launched by the investment provider for the series, and included in their associated materials, to be added to the plan after proper notification. Fixed-income and asset allocation investment options that invest in mortgage securities are subject to increased risk due to real estate exposure. These results are for the investment options selected by your plan, and may be different from the results for other plans. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Principal values and investment returns will fluctuate so that values upon redemption may be worth more or less than original costs. Total returns illustrated are net of investment expenses and management fees. Additional target date portfolios may be added to the Principal LifeTime portfolios series to accommodate plan participants with later normal retirement dates as they enter the workforce. Participants may also choose a portfolio with a target date that does not match the intended retirement date. Compare the different portfolios to see how the mix of investments might shift. S&P Target Date Retirement Income Index provides varying levels of exposure to equities and fixed income. Each target date allocation is created and retired according to a pre-determined schedule related to the respective target date. Standard & Poor's 500 Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of 500 widely held stocks often used as a proxy for the stock market. Morningstar Lifetime Moderate Income Index measures the performance of a portfolio of global equities, bonds and traditional inflation hedges such as commodities and TIPS. This portfolio is held in proportions appropriate for a US investor who has a target of moderate income. The Moderate risk profile is for investors who are comfortable with average exposure to equity market volatility. This Index does not incorporate Environmental, Social, or Governance (ESG) criteria. Dow Jones U.S. Moderate Conservative Portfolio Index is a total returns index that is a time-varying weighted average of stocks, bonds and cash. The DJ 40% U.S. Portfolio Index is the efficient allocation of stocks, bonds and cash in a portfolio whose semi deviation is 40% of the annualized 36 month historic semi deviation of the Dow Jones 100% U.S. Portfolio Index.