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 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$437M |
| 2 |
Americold
COLD
|
+$218M |
| 3 |
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
|
+$165M |
| 4 |
Realty Income
O
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$122M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
|
+$262M |
| 2 |
Franco-Nevada
FNV
|
+$163M |
| 3 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
CubeSmart
CUBE
|
+$140M |
| 5 |
TransUnion
TRU
|
+$106M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.47% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.68% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
276
Illinois Tool Works
ITW
$83B
| $88.3M | 0.06% |
337,055
-6,735
| -2% | -$1.61M |
|
277
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$47.5B
| $88M | 0.06% |
1,922,950
-463,150
| -19% | -$19.3M |
|
278
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.5B
| $87.7M | 0.06% |
808,206
-20,201
| -2% | -$1.96M |
|
279
Brookfield Infrastructure
BIPC
$4.97B
| $87.6M | 0.06% |
2,482,207
+445,466
| +22% | +$14.2M |
|
280
EnerSys
ENS
$6.88B
| $87M | 0.06% |
861,958
-2,503
| -0.3% | -$230K |
|
281
Assured Guaranty
AGO
$3.72B
| $86.9M | 0.06% |
1,161,173
-51,251
| -4% | -$3.39M |
|
282
CME Group
CME
$95.7B
| $86.4M | 0.06% |
410,186
+1,751
| +0.4% | +$374K |
|
283
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$42.1B
| $85.3M | 0.05% |
2,558,729
-87,329
| -3% | -$2.72M |
|
284
Portland General Electric
POR
$5.9B
| $85.2M | 0.05% |
1,966,720
+100,496
| +5% | +$4.17M |
|
285
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.77B
| $85M | 0.05% |
1,697,924
+11,281
| +0.7% | +$514K |
|
286
Verra Mobility
VRRM
$852M
| $84.7M | 0.05% |
3,676,017
+1,474,740
| +67% | +$30.3M |
|
287
Constellation Energy
CEG
$97.7B
| $84.1M | 0.05% |
719,686
-242,712
| -25% | -$28.3M |
|
288
Darling Ingredients
DAR
$9.5B
| $84.1M | 0.05% |
1,687,583
-8,205
| -0.5% | -$372K |
|
289
EastGroup Properties
EGP
$11.2B
| $83.9M | 0.05% |
457,092
-5,652
| -1% | -$965K |
|
290
Waste Management
WM
$90.5B
| $83.7M | 0.05% |
467,189
-8,502
| -2% | -$1.43M |
|
291
Diamondrock Hospitality Co
DRH
$2.74B
| $83.6M | 0.05% |
8,902,587
+14,245
| +0.2% | +$120K |
|
|
GTLS
292
DELISTED
Chart Industries
GTLS
| $83.3M | 0.05% |
611,015
+463
| +0.1% | +$62.6K |
|
293
McKesson
MCK
$96.8B
| $82.8M | 0.05% |
178,772
+15,952
| +10% | +$7.25M |
|
|
MDC
294
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $82.5M | 0.05% |
1,493,744
-154,304
| -9% | -$6.83M |
|
295
Nordson
NDSN
$16.9B
| $82.2M | 0.05% |
311,314
-13,984
| -4% | -$3.24M |
|
296
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$85.2B
| $81.9M | 0.05% |
637,767
-2,117
| -0.3% | -$240K |
|
|
SF
297
Stifel
SF
$12.7B
| $81.7M | 0.05% |
1,771,818
-3,764
| -0.2% | -$155K |
|
298
CSX Corp
CSX
$92.3B
| $81.7M | 0.05% |
2,355,479
+98,149
| +4% | +$3.13M |
|
299
Ingredion
INGR
$6.33B
| $81.6M | 0.05% |
751,474
-21,807
| -3% | -$2.19M |
|
300
HF Sinclair
DINO
$15.8B
| $80.9M | 0.05% |
1,455,962
+17,934
| +1% | +$978K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,491 positions worth $157B, up 13% from $139B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 filing shows 55 new, 722 increased, 1,607 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M. The largest sale was Equity Lifestyle Properties, an estimated $262M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2023 buy was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2023, an estimated $437M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Equity Lifestyle Properties, cutting an estimated $262M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $77.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $157B portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 55 new positions and closed 73 in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $157B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 7 Feb 2024.