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 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$746M |
| 2 |
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
|
+$375M |
| 3 |
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
|
+$325M |
| 4 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
|
+$266M |
| 5 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$244M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$566M |
| 2 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$491M |
| 3 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$385M |
| 4 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$327M |
| 5 |
Sun Communities
SUI
|
+$299M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 20.17% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.62% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 12.83% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.84% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
251
Performance Food Group
PFGC
$18B
| $113M | 0.06% |
1,339,456
-122,438
| -8% | -$10.3M |
|
252
iShares Global Infrastructure ETF
IGF
$10.9B
| $111M | 0.06% |
2,129,616
-53,550
| -2% | -$2.89M |
|
253
BJs Wholesale Club
BJ
$12.4B
| $111M | 0.06% |
1,241,050
-325,003
| -21% | -$29.4M |
|
254
Southern Company
SO
$107B
| $111M | 0.06% |
1,346,189
-4,836
| -0.4% | -$424K |
|
255
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.5B
| $110M | 0.06% |
822,432
+16,223
| +2% | +$2.13M |
|
256
Natera
NTRA
$38.7B
| $110M | 0.06% |
694,667
-317,831
| -31% | -$46.3M |
|
257
Dycom Industries
DY
$12.5B
| $110M | 0.06% |
630,492
-35,559
| -5% | -$6.58M |
|
258
KLA
KLAC
$239B
| $107M | 0.06% |
1,697,380
-26,510
| -2% | -$1.79M |
|
259
nVent Electric
NVT
$25.8B
| $107M | 0.06% |
1,567,047
-196,207
| -11% | -$14.5M |
|
260
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
$3.35B
| $106M | 0.06% |
1,181,961
+23,380
| +2% | +$2.02M |
|
261
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$23.1B
| $106M | 0.06% |
1,311,616
-55,595
| -4% | -$4.79M |
|
262
Regal Rexnord
RRX
$14.1B
| $105M | 0.06% |
679,497
-22,905
| -3% | -$3.87M |
|
263
Micron Technology
MU
$937B
| $105M | 0.06% |
1,247,389
-8,542
| -0.7% | -$869K |
|
264
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$22.4B
| $104M | 0.06% |
463,899
+3,381
| +0.7% | +$782K |
|
265
PayPal
PYPL
$49.5B
| $104M | 0.06% |
1,222,677
+40,361
| +3% | +$3.39M |
|
266
Workday
WDAY
$40.8B
| $104M | 0.06% |
403,224
+385,430
| +2,166% | +$98.5M |
|
267
Ingredion
INGR
$6.33B
| $104M | 0.06% |
753,680
+28,306
| +4% | +$3.98M |
|
268
United Parcel Service
UPS
$90.8B
| $104M | 0.06% |
821,781
-7,499
| -0.9% | -$987K |
|
269
Invesco S&P 500 Pure Value ETF
RPV
$1.67B
| $103M | 0.06% |
1,146,183
+8,000
| +0.7% | +$733K |
|
270
Monolithic Power Systems
MPWR
$66B
| $103M | 0.06% |
174,411
+93,347
| +115% | +$67.6M |
|
271
Duke Energy
DUK
$96.9B
| $103M | 0.06% |
955,579
-4,599
| -0.5% | -$521K |
|
|
ROIC
272
DELISTED
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.
ROIC
| $102M | 0.06% |
5,872,537
-235,056
| -4% | -$3.93M |
|
273
Snap-on
SNA
$21.2B
| $102M | 0.06% |
299,674
+19,081
| +7% | +$6.44M |
|
274
Altria Group
MO
$114B
| $102M | 0.06% |
1,941,636
-24,556
| -1% | -$1.31M |
|
275
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$13.6B
| $101M | 0.06% |
499,568
+102,134
| +26% | +$18.5M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2024, Principal Financial Group held 2,270 positions worth $183B, up 0.13% from $183B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Trading was light in Q4 2024: portfolio turnover was 4.8%. Principal Financial Group opened 48 new positions and exited 62, leaving the 2,270-position portfolio largely intact.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 20% of assets, up from 20% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2024 buy was SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust: 1,757,205 shares worth $91.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in Q4 2024, an estimated $746M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2024 reduction was Adobe, cutting an estimated $566M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Portillo's in Q4 2024, selling an estimated $24.1M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $183B portfolio in Q4 2024.
- Principal Financial Group opened 48 new positions and closed 62 in Q4 2024.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 0.13% quarter-over-quarter to $183B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2024, filed 31 Jan 2025.