
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF
USMCDividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-12-29 | 2025-12-29 |
| October 3, 2025 | $0.14 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 |
| July 3, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-07-01 | 2025-07-01 |
| April 3, 2025 | $0.13 | 2025-04-01 | 2025-04-01 |
| December 31, 2024 | $0.15 | 2024-12-27 | 2024-12-27 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF has rewarded shareholders with 33 dividend payments over the past 7 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held USMC shares during this period received a total of $4.94 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.14/share was paid 23 days ago, on December 31, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: USMC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.80%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2018, the dividend payout has grown by 124.4%, from $0.06 to $0.14.
Company News
Wealth Advisors of Iowa increased its stake in the Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF (USMC) by 144,585 shares during Q3, bringing the total position to $14.16 million. The move reflects a broader trend of advisors prioritizing mega-cap exposure for stability and durability. USMC has delivered over 20% total return in the past year with a low 0.12% expe...
Elevation Capital Advisory initiated a new $8.7 million position in the Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF during Q3, representing 3.5% of its reported equity assets. The ETF focuses on tracking large U.S. mega-cap companies with concentrated holdings across technology, financial, and communication sectors.
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