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USMC:NASDAQPrincipal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF Analysis

Data as of 2026-09-09 - not real-time

$76.09

Latest Price

2/10Risk

Risk Level: Low

Executive Summary

Principal U.S. Mega-Cap ETF trades at $76.09, with its short-term moving averages stacked above the longer-term ones — a bullish trend structure. It has gained 3.1% over the past 30 days. RSI sits at 52.0, which reads as neutral, and MACD momentum is bearish. Watch $75.59 as support and $77.20 as the nearer resistance level.
The 0.12% expense ratio is competitive for its category, and the fund manages $5.08B in assets.
On a 1-10 scale the risk profile lands at 2 — low. With 30-day volatility of 11.3%, a beta of 0.91 and a maximum drawdown of 10.5%, the drawdown profile is forgiving relative to most of the market. The wider market backdrop reads extreme greed at 92 on the fear-greed composite.
This one splits by horizon — buy in the near term, hold further out, at 4/10 long-term conviction.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Positive
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 70.51
  • MACD momentum is negative

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 5/10

Key Factors

  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • Trading above the 200-day average of 70.51
  • MACD momentum is negative

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 4/10

Key Factors

  • Low expense ratio of 0.12%
  • Short-term moving averages stacked above long-term ones
  • 30-day volatility of 11.3%

Key Metrics & Analysis

Fund Metrics

Expense Ratio0.12%
AUM$5.1B
Inception Date2017-10-11
Avg Daily Volume121,490
Premium/Discount0.00%
Tracking Error0.00%
Dividend Yield0.74%

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI52.0
Support$75.59
Resistance$77.20
MA 20$76.24
MA 50$75.20
MA 200$70.51
MACDBearish
VolumeIncreasing
Fear & Greed Index92.04

Risk Assessment

Beta0.91
Volatility11.34%
Sector RiskMedium
Currency RiskLow
Liquidity RiskMedium

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.