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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Manhattan Associates
MANH
$9.42B
| $42.1M | 0.07% |
1,223,250
-114,039
| -9% | -$3.76M |
|
302
Centene
CNC
$31.6B
| $41.9M | 0.07% |
2,218,212
+27,808
| +1% | +$478K |
|
303
Eaton
ETN
$155B
| $41.7M | 0.07% |
+540,717
| New | +$40.1M |
|
304
Target
TGT
$63.7B
| $41.5M | 0.07% |
716,098
-33,995
| -5% | -$2M |
|
305
NOV
NOV
$7.35B
| $41.3M | 0.07% |
501,244
-40,897
| -8% | -$3.05M |
|
|
PARA
306
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $41.1M | 0.07% |
661,003
-25,101
| -4% | -$1.49M |
|
307
Salesforce
CRM
$142B
| $40.8M | 0.07% |
703,124
+13,481
| +2% | +$728K |
|
|
HDS
308
DELISTED
HD Supply Holdings, Inc.
HDS
| $40.7M | 0.07% |
1,434,454
+773,859
| +117% | +$20.6M |
|
309
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
$110B
| $40.6M | 0.07% |
723,600
-1,284
| -0.2% | -$69.4K |
|
|
WPG
310
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $40.6M | 0.07% |
+240,438
| New | +$41.9M |
|
311
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$57B
| $40.3M | 0.07% |
1,041,469
-129,078
| -11% | -$4.87M |
|
312
General Mills
GIS
$19.5B
| $40.2M | 0.07% |
765,733
-6,085
| -0.8% | -$324K |
|
313
Chubb
CB
$139B
| $40.1M | 0.07% |
387,146
+4,982
| +1% | +$510K |
|
|
CRZO
314
DELISTED
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc
CRZO
| $40M | 0.07% |
577,458
-112,637
| -16% | -$6.53M |
|
|
ARRS
315
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $39.9M | 0.07% |
1,226,414
-440,781
| -26% | -$13M |
|
316
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.8B
| $39.8M | 0.07% |
332,969
+13,606
| +4% | +$1.64M |
|
|
HBI
317
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $39.1M | 0.07% |
1,588,712
-61,808
| -4% | -$1.27M |
|
318
Deere & Co
DE
$169B
| $39M | 0.07% |
431,001
-23,136
| -5% | -$2.13M |
|
319
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$123B
| $38.3M | 0.06% |
1,339,125
+18,250
| +1% | +$501K |
|
320
PPG Industries
PPG
$26.4B
| $38.3M | 0.06% |
364,446
-56,282
| -13% | -$5.58M |
|
|
ALXN
321
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $38.1M | 0.06% |
244,019
-19,548
| -7% | -$3.09M |
|
322
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$47.6B
| $37.8M | 0.06% |
315,292
-541,876
| -63% | -$60.6M |
|
|
YHOO
323
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $37.6M | 0.06% |
1,071,495
+6,131
| +0.6% | +$214K |
|
|
324
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$77.1B
| $37.5M | 0.06% |
364,436
-1,078,641
| -75% | -$106M |
|
|
RAD
325
DELISTED
Rite Aid Corporation
RAD
| $37.4M | 0.06% |
260,776
-398,150
| -60% | -$58.8M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.