About Principal U.S. Large-Cap Multi-Factor ETF (PLC) — Dividend Analysis 2026
The investment seeks to provide investment results that closely correspond, before expenses, to the performance of the Nasdaq US Large Cap Select Leaders Core Index. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of U.S. companies with large market capitalizations that compose the index at the time of purchase. The index uses a quantitative model designed to identify equity securities of companies in the Nasdaq US Large Cap Index that exhibit potential for high degrees of value, quality growth and strong momentum.
Is PLC a good dividend investment in 2026?
PLC offers a 6.64% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
PLC DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your PLC portfolio grows to $19.0K vs $16.6K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
PLC dividend growth history & forecast
PLC has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 6.64%.
ETFs do not file income statements or cash flow statements. Their dividend safety depends on the underlying index quality, fund methodology, and holdings composition. Use the Holdings page to analyze individual stocks in this fund.
🌍 PLC Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold PLC.
Gross yield
6.64%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
5.64%
Real yield (−CPI)
2.84%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
6.64%
3.84%
$664 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
5.64%
2.84%
$564 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
5.31%
2.51%
$531 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
6.64%
3.84%
$664 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
6.06%
3.26%
$606 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
6.64%
3.84%
$664 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
4.98%
2.18%
$498 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
5.64%
2.84%
$564 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
4.65%
1.85%
$465 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
4.89%
2.09%
$489 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
4.65%
1.85%
$465 / yr
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 PLC Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
18yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your PLC investment of $30.13/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$7.3K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$4.8K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in PLC for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$425,375
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 PLC Dividend Payment Schedule
PLC pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 PLC vs Financial Services Benchmarks
How PLC compares to typical Financial Services averages.
Benchmark: Financial Services
Dividend Yield▲+3.74% vs sectorBetter
PLC
6.64%
avg
2.90%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.10% vs sectorBelow avg
PLC
0.00%
avg
7.10%
Payout Ratio▼+12.00% vs sectorBelow avg
PLC
50.00%
avg
38.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for PLC sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ PLC Insider Activity
▲ 8 Buys
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
TAUSCHER MARK R
officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-05
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
director, officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-05
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-05
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
director, officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-05
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
director, officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-04
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-04
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-04
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
director, officer: President & CEO
Buy
2008-12-04
10,000
$0.04
$400.00
TAUSCHER MARK R
director, officer: President & CEO
A-Award
2008-06-18
65,000
$0.37
$24.1K
RUDKO ROBERT I
director, officer: Chief Scientific Officer
A-Award
2008-06-18
15,000
$0.37
$5.5K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
📊 About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the PLC dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer →