Principal Financial Group Portfolio holdings
Principal Financial Group, founded in 1879 as the Bankers Life Association by Edward Temple and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is a global financial services firm specializing in retirement solutions, insurance, and asset management, overseeing more than $709 billion in assets under management as of late 2024. Serving over 62 million customers across individuals, businesses, and institutions, Principal offers 401(k) plans, group insurance (life, disability, dental), annuities, and investment products through its Principal Global Investors arm, with a strong focus on U.S. and international markets like Asia and Latin America. Known for its stability and customer-centric approach, the publicly traded company (NASDAQ: PFG) under CEO Dan Houston has expanded through acquisitions like Wells Fargo’s retirement business in 2019, emphasizing long-term financial security. With a workforce of over 19,000 and a legacy of resilience, Principal remains a trusted name in retirement and wealth management.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$189M |
| 2 |
Domino's
DPZ
|
+$179M |
| 3 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$172M |
| 4 |
VICI Properties
VICI
|
+$120M |
| 5 |
Vail Resorts
MTN
|
+$108M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$118M |
| 2 |
CDK
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
|
+$115M |
| 3 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$107M |
| 4 |
Steris
STE
|
+$106M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$99.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.13% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.66% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.56% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.61% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
$127B
| $95.2M | 0.09% |
500,451
-1,848
| -0.4% | -$328K |
|
252
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$4.67B
| $94.7M | 0.09% |
4,282,897
+99,817
| +2% | +$2.21M |
|
253
Omega Healthcare
OHI
$15.1B
| $94M | 0.09% |
2,463,079
-875,913
| -26% | -$32.5M |
|
254
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.1B
| $93.1M | 0.09% |
345,460
-1,794
| -0.5% | -$489K |
|
255
Duke Energy
DUK
$97.8B
| $93.1M | 0.09% |
1,034,404
+9,846
| +1% | +$868K |
|
256
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.3B
| $92.9M | 0.09% |
3,402,346
+538,554
| +19% | +$13.6M |
|
257
Cigna
CI
$73.8B
| $92.7M | 0.09% |
576,219
-5,023
| -0.9% | -$917K |
|
258
SLB Ltd
SLB
$73.6B
| $92.2M | 0.09% |
2,116,838
+40,372
| +2% | +$1.74M |
|
259
Mohawk Industries
MHK
$7.5B
| $91.1M | 0.08% |
722,536
-36,539
| -5% | -$4.76M |
|
260
Targa Resources
TRGP
$58B
| $89.6M | 0.08% |
2,156,623
+20,620
| +1% | +$865K |
|
261
Stryker
SYK
$125B
| $89.4M | 0.08% |
452,639
-3,487
| -0.8% | -$628K |
|
262
CSX Corp
CSX
$93.4B
| $87.3M | 0.08% |
3,501,222
-322,629
| -8% | -$7.47M |
|
|
RTN
263
DELISTED
Raytheon Company
RTN
| $87.3M | 0.08% |
479,411
-26,759
| -5% | -$4.67M |
|
264
EOG Resources
EOG
$79.2B
| $87.2M | 0.08% |
915,700
-78,690
| -8% | -$7.5M |
|
265
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.4B
| $87.1M | 0.08% |
466,015
-69,132
| -13% | -$12M |
|
266
Charter Communications
CHTR
$17.3B
| $86.9M | 0.08% |
250,460
-5,675
| -2% | -$1.87M |
|
267
NNN REIT
NNN
$9.04B
| $86.8M | 0.08% |
1,567,210
+5,784
| +0.4% | +$300K |
|
268
Dominion Energy
D
$60.8B
| $86.7M | 0.08% |
1,130,434
+56,839
| +5% | +$4.15M |
|
269
Lincoln Electric
LECO
$14.3B
| $85.6M | 0.08% |
1,020,567
+7,525
| +0.7% | +$638K |
|
270
Valero Energy
VLO
$92.9B
| $85.4M | 0.08% |
1,006,903
-9,584
| -0.9% | -$792K |
|
|
MRSH
271
Marsh
MRSH
$90.5B
| $84.8M | 0.08% |
902,563
+174,473
| +24% | +$15.4M |
|
272
Mine Safety
MSA
$7.35B
| $84.7M | 0.08% |
819,584
-5,833
| -0.7% | -$587K |
|
273
Ingredion
INGR
$6.27B
| $84.2M | 0.08% |
889,284
+8,389
| +1% | +$793K |
|
274
Colgate-Palmolive
CL
$73.1B
| $84.1M | 0.08% |
1,227,187
-18,747
| -2% | -$1.21M |
|
275
CME Group
CME
$96.3B
| $83.6M | 0.08% |
507,975
-5,896
| -1% | -$1.04M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Principal Financial Group held 2,299 positions worth $107B, up 14% from $93.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 filing shows 59 new, 812 increased, 1,315 reduced and 94 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M. The largest sale was O'Reilly Automotive, an estimated $118M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2019 buy was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Alibaba in Q1 2019, an estimated $189M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was O'Reilly Automotive, cutting an estimated $118M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $73.4M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $107B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group opened 59 new positions and closed 94 in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $107B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 10 May 2019.