Principal Blue Chip A (PBLAX) Stock Price & Analysis
Principal Blue Chip A (PBLAX) closed at USD 39.31 on Friday, October 23, 2026, down 0.88% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 39.66; the Oct 23, 2026 session ranged USD 39.31–39.31 on volume of 0 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 33.59–50.18 (NAS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 24, 2026 at 06:57 UTC.
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Key facts (PBLAX)
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -4.0% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +23.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PBLAX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -4.0% | +23.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | -4.1% | +4.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 16.9% | 20.1% |
| Max drawdown | -19.2% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -38.1% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |
Key Statistics (as of October 24, 2026 at 06:57 UTC)
| Price | USD 39.31 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 0.88% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 39.66 |
| Open | USD 39.31 |
| Day Range | USD 39.31 – 39.31 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 33.59 – 50.18 |
| Volume | 0 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NAS |
Technical Analysis (PBLAX)
Nexqual's technical model rates PBLAX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 24, 2026 at 06:57 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 39.58 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 40.22) |
| MACD | -0.06 (negative) |
Financial Health Score (PBLAX)
Nexqual rates Principal Blue Chip A's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 24, 2026 at 06:57 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — No data |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — No data |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — No data |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEMGX | Principal Fds, Inc. MidCap Fd C | USD 38.24 | ▼ 0% |
| PQIAX | Principal Fds, Inc. Equity Inco | USD 45.85 | ▲ 0% |
| PLGAX | Principal Funds, Inc. - LargeCa | USD 14.09 | ▼ 0% |
| PLSAX | Principal Fds, Inc. LargeCap S& | USD 36.29 | ▼ 0% |
| CMNWX | Principal Fds, Inc. - Principal | USD 90.51 | ▼ 0% |
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