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YLD ETF · Principal Active High Yield ETF
The YLD Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Principal Global Investors. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Last update 4/2/2026, 1:30 PM UTC
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This fund is part ofIntl HY Bonds1M perf.-0.56%
Last price
$18.80
1M perf.
-0.39%
1M flows
+€11M
AuM
€426M
E/R
0.39%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
YLD
$18.80
Performance & flows
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YLD
$18.76
+0.75%
Intl HY Bonds
-0.16%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.39%  | +0.75%  | +7.00% | +27.51% | +26.92% | +0.46% | +0.46% | +0.81% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/1/2026
$18.78
1D NAV change
+0.46%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
129
Inception date
7/8/2015
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The Fund seeks to provide current income by investing its assets in equity securities and investment grade and non-investment grade fixed income securities.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +0.75% | +7.00% | +27.51% | +26.92% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
USA
79.64%
Canada
5.01%
United Kingdom
3.98%
China
2.12%
Ireland
1.51%
Switzerland
1.41%
Trinidad and Tobago
1.15%
Unavailable
4.34%
Other
0.85%
Sectors
Media
4.49%
Power
4.38%
Other sectors
3.83%
Casinos and gambling
3.25%
Chemical and petrochemical industry
3.16%
Medical services
2.84%
Banks
2.84%
Precious metal mining
2.75%
Unavailable
34.93%
Other
37.53%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 129
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
US29273VBG41
Matador Resources, 6.25% 15apr2033, USD
US8574927062
Olympus Water US Holding, 6.25% 1oct2029, USD
Jazz Pharmaceuticals, 4.375% 15jan2029, USD
Freedom Mortgage Holdings, 9.125% 15may2031, USD
Global Aircraft Leasing, 8.75% 1sep2027, USD
Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure, 6.375% 15feb2032, USD
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ViaSat, 7.5% 30may2031, USD
Lightning Power, 7.25% 15aug2032, USD
Icahn Enterprises, 4.375% 1feb2029, USD
SRM Escrow Issuer, 6% 1nov2028, USD
Carvana, 13% 1jun2030, USD
UBS Group, 7% perp., USD
Credit Acceptance, 9.25% 15dec2028, USD
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Principal Global Investors
Principal Global Investors ID Card
Number of funds
11
Total AuM
€6.52B
Expense ratio range
0.12% - 0.6%
Average expense ratio
0.3636%
Top 5 funds by Principal Global Investors
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
USMC | Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF | €2.51B |
PSC | Principal U.S. Small-Cap ETF | €1.54B |
PREF | Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF | €1.25B |
YLD | Principal Active High Yield ETF | €426M |
LCAP | Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF | €202M |
Frequently asked questions about YLD
What does Principal Active High Yield ETF, YLD, invest in?
YLD is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to High Yield Corporate Bonds.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of YLD?
YLD carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.39%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was YLD launched?
YLD was introduced to the market on July 8, 2015. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of YLD?
Principal Active High Yield ETF, YLD, is provided by Principal Global Investors. Learn more about Principal Global Investors here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of YLD?
YLD oversees €426M in assets as of April 1, 2026.
How has YLD performed lately?
Based on data from April 1, 2026, YLD returned -0.39% over the past month, 0.75% over the last three months and 0.81% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for YLD?
As of April 1, 2026, YLD recorded net flows of +€11M over the last month and +€32M year-to-date.
Does YLD distribute dividends?
YLD follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 1, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 7.40%.
What are the main country or region exposures of YLD?
As of February 28, 2026, YLD has significant geographic allocations in USA, Canada and United Kingdom.
In which sector or theme does YLD invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, YLD focuses largely on Media, Power and Other sectors.
How many securities does YLD hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, YLD holds 129 positions in its portfolio, with 23.13% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in YLD?
As of February 28, 2026, YLD top three holdings include US29273VBG41, Matador Resources, 6.25% 15apr2033, USD and US8574927062.
What is the base currency of YLD?
The base currency of YLD is USD.
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