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Prospectus Date

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Feb. 29, 2012

MidCap Blend Fund (Prospectus Summary): | MidCap Blend Fund

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MIDCAP BLEND FUND    

Supplement Text

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Supplement dated June 15, 2012

to the Class R-1, Class R-2, Class R-3, Class R-4 and Class R-5 Shares Prospectus

for Principal Funds, Inc.

dated February 29, 2012

(as supplemented on March 16, 2012 and April 23, 2012)

This supplement updates information currently in the Prospectus. Retain this supplement with the Prospectus.  

FUND SUMMARIES

Investment Strategy, Heading

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At the end of the first paragraph of the Principal Investment Strategies section, add the following:  

Investment Strategy, Narrative

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The Fund may invest in foreign securities.  

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Add the following to the list of Principal Risks :    

Risk, Narrative

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Foreign Securities Risk. The risks of foreign securities include loss of value as a result of: political or

economic instability; nationalization, expropriation or confiscatory taxation; changes in foreign exchange rates  

and foreign exchange restrictions; settlement delays; and limited government regulation (including less  

stringent reporting, accounting, and disclosure standards than are required of U.S. companies).  

MidCap Blend Fund | R-1

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PMSBX

MidCap Blend Fund | R-2

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Trading Symbol

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PMBNX

MidCap Blend Fund | R-3

Risk/Return:

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PMBMX

MidCap Blend Fund | R-5

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PMBPX

MidCap Blend Fund | R-4

Risk/Return:

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PMBSX