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
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$1.16B |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$462M |
| 4 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$138M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$276M |
| 2 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$197M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$183M |
| 4 |
CONE
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
|
+$181M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$132M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.23% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 17.07% |
| 3 | Financials | 13.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.81% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Targa Resources
TRGP
$56.8B
| $83.6M | 0.05% |
1,609,568
-86,930
| -5% | -$4.66M |
|
302
Builders FirstSource
BLDR
$7.82B
| $83.2M | 0.05% |
970,262
-212,280
| -18% | -$14.4M |
|
303
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $82.5M | 0.05% |
318,874
-10,656
| -3% | -$2.56M |
|
304
Concentrix
CNXC
$1.52B
| $81.2M | 0.05% |
454,472
-2,688
| -0.6% | -$480K |
|
305
KLA
KLAC
$236B
| $80.8M | 0.05% |
1,879,130
-57,570
| -3% | -$2.22M |
|
|
PXD
306
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $80.4M | 0.05% |
441,818
-7,629
| -2% | -$1.4M |
|
307
Brookfield Infrastructure
BIPC
$5.05B
| $80.3M | 0.05% |
1,831,673
-17,409
| -0.9% | -$721K |
|
308
Northrop Grumman
NOC
$77.7B
| $80M | 0.05% |
206,778
-7,098
| -3% | -$2.64M |
|
309
Teradyne
TER
$57.1B
| $79.8M | 0.05% |
487,754
-64,885
| -12% | -$9.13M |
|
310
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$78.3B
| $79.5M | 0.05% |
125,881
-2,415
| -2% | -$1.48M |
|
|
CONE
311
DELISTED
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
| $79.3M | 0.05% |
905,819
-2,132,931
| -70% | -$181M |
|
|
TMHC
312
DELISTED
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
| $79M | 0.05% |
2,260,327
-127,785
| -5% | -$3.99M |
|
313
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.06B
| $78.7M | 0.05% |
841,771
-258,260
| -23% | -$26.2M |
|
314
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$48.5B
| $78.7M | 0.05% |
260,985
-3,350
| -1% | -$991K |
|
315
Raymond James Financial
RJF
$34B
| $78.6M | 0.05% |
790,188
+39,127
| +5% | +$3.87M |
|
316
Chipotle Mexican Grill
CMG
$47.2B
| $78.5M | 0.05% |
2,246,000
+438,800
| +24% | +$15.5M |
|
317
Freeport-McMoran
FCX
$91.5B
| $78.5M | 0.05% |
1,880,853
-87,496
| -4% | -$3.32M |
|
318
Cullen/Frost Bankers
CFR
$10.5B
| $77.3M | 0.05% |
616,930
-65,956
| -10% | -$8.48M |
|
319
Cleveland-Cliffs
CLF
$6.41B
| $77.3M | 0.05% |
3,549,394
-40,169
| -1% | -$865K |
|
320
Humana
HUM
$44.1B
| $77.2M | 0.05% |
166,321
-5,937
| -3% | -$2.63M |
|
321
Middleby
MIDD
$6.11B
| $77.1M | 0.05% |
391,787
+5,441
| +1% | +$993K |
|
322
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$88.7B
| $76.9M | 0.05% |
945,751
+14,593
| +2% | +$1.1M |
|
323
Waste Management
WM
$90.5B
| $76.4M | 0.05% |
457,882
-12,956
| -3% | -$2.08M |
|
324
Ingredion
INGR
$6.3B
| $76.3M | 0.05% |
797,475
-32,824
| -4% | -$3.16M |
|
325
Natera
NTRA
$38.7B
| $76.2M | 0.05% |
816,306
+104,181
| +15% | +$10.8M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,728 positions worth $168B, up 9.3% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 filing shows 154 new, 583 increased, 1,772 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M. The largest sale was Coresite Realty Corporation, an estimated $276M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2021 buy was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2021, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2021 reduction was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Coresite Realty Corporation in Q4 2021, selling an estimated $276M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $168B portfolio in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 205 in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.3% quarter-over-quarter to $168B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2021, filed 9 Feb 2022.