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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SCHW
276
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$182B
| $46.9M | 0.07% |
1,673,765
-488,373
| -23% | -$12.9M |
|
277
Centene
CNC
$30.5B
| $46.9M | 0.07% |
1,522,674
-456,436
| -23% | -$13.6M |
|
278
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$84.1B
| $46.5M | 0.07% |
453,937
+14,061
| +3% | +$1.3M |
|
279
PPG Industries
PPG
$24.9B
| $46.3M | 0.07% |
415,001
+15,195
| +4% | +$1.49M |
|
280
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.6B
| $46.2M | 0.07% |
640,068
+44,857
| +8% | +$3.13M |
|
281
Stryker
SYK
$135B
| $45.8M | 0.07% |
426,961
+6,652
| +2% | +$656K |
|
282
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$121B
| $45.8M | 0.07% |
1,587,165
+405,250
| +34% | +$10.8M |
|
283
NVIDIA
NVDA
$4.6T
| $45.8M | 0.07% |
51,366,000
+20,800,040
| +68% | +$15.9M |
|
|
284
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.84B
| $45.5M | 0.07% |
366,538
-1,157,109
| -76% | -$132M |
|
285
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$21.7B
| $45M | 0.07% |
1,004,959
+843
| +0.1% | +$34.3K |
|
286
Omega Healthcare
OHI
$15.3B
| $45M | 0.07% |
1,275,297
+115,584
| +10% | +$3.79M |
|
|
ALXN
287
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $44.9M | 0.07% |
322,181
+5,471
| +2% | +$803K |
|
|
PX
288
DELISTED
Praxair Inc
PX
| $44.8M | 0.07% |
391,234
-1,759
| -0.4% | -$184K |
|
289
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
$858B
| $44.8M | 0.07% |
216,625
+43,590
| +25% | +$8.55M |
|
290
American Electric Power
AEP
$70.4B
| $44.6M | 0.06% |
671,058
+15,346
| +2% | +$949K |
|
291
America Movil
AMX
$74.6B
| $44.5M | 0.06% |
+2,862,182
| New | +$39.5M |
|
|
FISV
292
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$29.7B
| $44.4M | 0.06% |
865,848
-61,724
| -7% | -$2.93M |
|
|
MRSH
293
Marsh
MRSH
$94.3B
| $44.2M | 0.06% |
727,354
+32,184
| +5% | +$1.8M |
|
294
CME Group
CME
$95.4B
| $43.9M | 0.06% |
457,207
+16,327
| +4% | +$1.49M |
|
295
Albemarle
ALB
$13.4B
| $43.9M | 0.06% |
686,387
+30,261
| +5% | +$1.66M |
|
296
Southwest Gas
SWX
$6.64B
| $43.2M | 0.06% |
656,094
+12,551
| +2% | +$756K |
|
|
TFCFA
297
DELISTED
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
| $43.2M | 0.06% |
1,549,279
-34,394
| -2% | -$921K |
|
|
YHOO
298
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $42.9M | 0.06% |
1,165,346
+30,212
| +3% | +$946K |
|
299
NetEase
NTES
$83B
| $42.2M | 0.06% |
1,470,255
+872,820
| +146% | +$26.2M |
|
300
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $41.9M | 0.06% |
277,486
+7,935
| +3% | +$1.15M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.