Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLDNYSEARCAPrincipalAsset Allocation
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $616.06M
- Expense ratio
- 0.39%
- Dividend yield
- 7.69%
- Holdings
- 150
- 52-week range
- $18.11$19.35
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 254.71K
YLD ETF: Principal Active High Yield ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $18.16 - $18.19 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $19.35 |
| 52-Week Low | $18.11 |
| Open | $18.16 |
| Volume (last close) | 190.84K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 254.71K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.03% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −2.41% |
| 6 Month Change | −4.10% |
| YTD Change | −4.05% |
| 1 Year Change | −5.20% |
| 5 Year Change | −12.75% |
| 10 Year Change | −9.67% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.40 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.69% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +1.30% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 4 |
| Assets (AUM) | $616.06M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| Total Holdings | 150 |
| Inception Date | Jul 8, 2015 |
| 50-Day MA | $18.68 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $18.93 |
| RSI | 29.91 |
| Stochastic %K | 29.32 |
| Stochastic %D | 23.91 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
YLD at a Glance
Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) is an asset allocation ETF from Principal, launched in July 2015. It manages $616.06M in assets and charges a 0.39% expense ratio, about $39 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 150 positions. The largest are State Street Master Funds - State Street U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio (NMFQS:GVMXX, 5.63%), Energy Transfer LP 6.5% (ET.V6.5 02.15.56, 2.01%) and Matador Resources Company 6.25% (MTDR.6.25 04.15.33 144A, 1.93%). The top 10 holdings make up 20.0% of the fund.
It pays distributions yielding 7.69% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.40 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 5.2% over one year, down 12.7% over five years and down 9.7% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Active High Yield ETF
What is the current price of YLD?
The latest YLD price is $18.15 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $18.11–$19.35. The share price is down 5.2% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for YLD?
YLD's annual expense ratio is 0.39%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Asset Allocation ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does YLD pay dividends?
Yes, YLD pays a 7.69% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of YLD?
As of Oct 4, 2026, YLD's largest holdings are State Street Master Funds - State Street U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio (5.6%), Energy Transfer LP 6.5% (2.0%), Matador Resources Company 6.25% (1.9%) (combined weight: 9.6%). The fund holds 150 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does YLD compare to similar ETFs?
Compare YLD (0.39% expense ratio, $616M AUM) against similar Asset Allocation ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.