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 |
Cardinal Health
CAH
|
+$99.9M |
| 2 |
Ambev
ABEV
|
+$95.7M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$90.6M |
| 4 |
RTN
Raytheon Company
RTN
|
+$90.2M |
| 5 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$132M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$107M |
| 3 |
APC
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
|
+$101M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$90.9M |
| 5 |
Whirlpool
WHR
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.31% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 4 | Real Estate | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PXD
326
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $36.7M | 0.07% |
199,320
+4,211
| +2% | +$811K |
|
327
Salesforce
CRM
$154B
| $36.6M | 0.07% |
662,391
+10,481
| +2% | +$561K |
|
328
HF Sinclair
DINO
$16.2B
| $36.5M | 0.07% |
734,226
+179,300
| +32% | +$8.18M |
|
|
SUSQ
329
DELISTED
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC
SUSQ
| $36.4M | 0.07% |
2,838,019
+131,802
| +5% | +$1.64M |
|
330
Cognizant
CTSH
$26.5B
| $36.2M | 0.07% |
717,468
+6,414
| +0.9% | +$292K |
|
331
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
$38.7B
| $35.8M | 0.07% |
825,475
+75,407
| +10% | +$3.05M |
|
332
State Street
STT
$48.4B
| $35.7M | 0.07% |
486,219
-6,499
| -1% | -$455K |
|
|
COV
333
DELISTED
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
| $35.4M | 0.07% |
520,182
+2,139
| +0.4% | +$139K |
|
334
America Movil
AMX
$74.6B
| $35.4M | 0.07% |
1,513,415
-235,353
| -13% | -$5.13M |
|
335
Aflac
AFL
$65.5B
| $35M | 0.07% |
1,047,216
+4,864
| +0.5% | +$160K |
|
|
PEI
336
DELISTED
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
PEI
| $34.9M | 0.07% |
122,509
-69,596
| -36% | -$19M |
|
337
ICICI Bank
IBN
$107B
| $34.6M | 0.06% |
5,124,576
+698,814
| +16% | +$4.47M |
|
338
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$121B
| $34.5M | 0.06% |
1,288,375
+24,500
| +2% | +$632K |
|
339
CSX Corp
CSX
$94B
| $34M | 0.06% |
3,548,865
+393
| +0% | +$3.52K |
|
|
ALXN
340
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $34M | 0.06% |
255,194
+1,487
| +0.6% | +$178K |
|
|
RBS.PRL.CL
341
DELISTED
Royal Bank Of Scotland Group Plc
RBS.PRL.CL
| $33.8M | 0.06% |
1,731,800
-318,558
| -16% | -$6.29M |
|
342
Avista
AVA
$3.43B
| $33.8M | 0.06% |
1,197,729
+67,968
| +6% | +$1.86M |
|
343
LiveRamp
RAMP
$2.29B
| $33.5M | 0.06% |
906,987
-4,373
| -0.5% | -$146K |
|
|
HBI
344
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $33.5M | 0.06% |
1,908,056
-146,920
| -7% | -$2.44M |
|
345
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$87.2B
| $33.2M | 0.06% |
737,230
+275,395
| +60% | +$11.3M |
|
|
TTM
346
DELISTED
Tata Motors Limited
TTM
| $33.1M | 0.06% |
1,074,354
+758,729
| +240% | +$23.2M |
|
|
PRXL
347
DELISTED
Parexel International Corp
PRXL
| $32.9M | 0.06% |
727,763
-138,524
| -16% | -$6.34M |
|
|
NBL
348
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $32.8M | 0.06% |
482,236
-204,640
| -30% | -$14.5M |
|
|
GXP
349
DELISTED
Great Plains Energy Incorporated
GXP
| $32.5M | 0.06% |
1,340,751
+933,210
| +229% | +$22M |
|
350
Prestige Consumer Healthcare
PBH
$2.47B
| $32.5M | 0.06% |
907,504
+41,096
| +5% | +$1.36M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,383 positions worth $53.6B, up 11% from $48.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.1% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 filing shows 122 new, 1,402 increased, 628 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M. The largest sale was Eli Lilly, an estimated $132M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2013 buy was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Cardinal Health in Q4 2013, an estimated $99.9M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $132M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited COMPANHIA BEBIDA ADS EACH REPSTG 1 PFD SH in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $61.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.1% of its $53.6B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 122 new positions and closed 109 in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $53.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.