Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) Chart
YLD price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and distributions. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: D distribution, S split.
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YLD monthly returns
Annual returns, drawdowns & risk →YLD historical prices
YLD distributions & splits
Full distribution history →About the YLD chart
Principal Active High Yield ETF (YLD) closed at $18.15 on October 23, 2026, up 0.8% so far this year. It is trading 1.4% below its 200-day moving average of $18.41. Over the past year YLD returned +1.6% including distributions, behind the S&P 500 (+14.4%).
This page charts the trading history of YLD since 2015. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for splits and distributions, so returns over long periods are comparable. For fund facts and the latest quote see the YLD overview.
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YLD chart FAQ
What is the all-time high of YLD?
The highest closing price for YLD was $21.08 on September 15, 2021. As of the October 23, 2026 close it traded 13.9% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of YLD?
Over the 52 weeks to October 23, 2026, YLD traded between an intraday low of $18.11 on October 14, 2026 and an intraday high of $19.35 on October 27, 2025.
Is YLD above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 23, 2026 YLD closed at $18.15, 1.4% below its 200-day simple moving average of $18.41. The 50-day average was $18.53.
How has YLD performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested distributions, YLD returned +1.6% over the past year, compared with +14.4% for SPY. Over five years the figures were +22.1% and +79.3%. See the YLD performance page for annual returns and drawdowns.
Does YLD pay a dividend?
Yes. YLD paid $1.40 per share over the past 12 months (12 payments), a yield of about 7.72% at the latest close. The most recent distribution of $0.1145 per share went ex-dividend on October 1, 2026.
How do I read the YLD chart?
Pick a time range above the chart and choose candlesticks, a line or an area chart. Moving averages, Bollinger Bands, volume, RSI and MACD can be switched on with the indicator buttons, and "Compare" plots YLD against another fund as a percentage change. Chart prices are adjusted for splits and distributions.