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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$416M |
| 2 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$388M |
| 3 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$228M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$114M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$409M |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$238M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
HES
Hess
HES
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.75% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.23% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.78% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.74% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
351
PG&E
PCG
$39B
| $34.1M | 0.05% |
641,330
-736,878
| -53% | -$39.2M |
|
|
CLGX
352
DELISTED
Corelogic, Inc.
CLGX
| $34.1M | 0.05% |
1,006,441
-374,017
| -27% | -$14M |
|
353
Broadridge
BR
$18.4B
| $34M | 0.05% |
633,124
+53,851
| +9% | +$3.02M |
|
354
Aflac
AFL
$65.5B
| $33.9M | 0.05% |
1,133,406
+8,228
| +0.7% | +$256K |
|
355
Huntington Bancshares
HBAN
$34B
| $33.7M | 0.05% |
3,046,715
+1,073,174
| +54% | +$12M |
|
356
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$85.1B
| $33.6M | 0.05% |
812,953
+8,564
| +1% | +$387K |
|
357
CSX Corp
CSX
$94B
| $33.5M | 0.05% |
3,871,947
-29,145
| -0.7% | -$265K |
|
358
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.2B
| $33.5M | 0.05% |
467,270
+6,136
| +1% | +$454K |
|
359
Wintrust Financial
WTFC
$10.7B
| $33.5M | 0.05% |
690,037
-1,271
| -0.2% | -$64.9K |
|
360
Regency Centers
REG
$14.9B
| $33.4M | 0.05% |
490,336
+7,384
| +2% | +$491K |
|
361
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$75.4B
| $33M | 0.05% |
389,740
+1,002
| +0.3% | +$85.8K |
|
362
Monster Beverage
MNST
$95.1B
| $33M | 0.05% |
1,327,722
+36,330
| +3% | +$877K |
|
363
iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF
IJH
$121B
| $32.9M | 0.05% |
1,181,915
+19,500
| +2% | +$557K |
|
364
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co
AJG
$69.1B
| $32.9M | 0.05% |
802,948
+27,231
| +4% | +$1.17M |
|
365
Matsons
MATX
$6.11B
| $32.8M | 0.05% |
770,264
+21,150
| +3% | +$986K |
|
366
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.11B
| $32.8M | 0.05% |
407,830
+4,172
| +1% | +$330K |
|
367
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$88.4B
| $32.7M | 0.05% |
483,797
-363,927
| -43% | -$25.4M |
|
368
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.99B
| $32.6M | 0.05% |
139,364
+895
| +0.6% | +$194K |
|
369
IDEX
IEX
$17B
| $32.5M | 0.05% |
424,449
+7,054
| +2% | +$540K |
|
370
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.2B
| $32.4M | 0.05% |
270,878
-3,468
| -1% | -$424K |
|
|
JNPR
371
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $32.3M | 0.05% |
1,171,911
+669,328
| +133% | +$19.8M |
|
|
APC
372
DELISTED
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
| $32.2M | 0.05% |
662,796
+13,452
| +2% | +$824K |
|
|
CBM
373
DELISTED
Cambrex Corporation
CBM
| $32.1M | 0.05% |
681,184
+15,623
| +2% | +$751K |
|
374
Allstate
ALL
$70.6B
| $32.1M | 0.05% |
516,514
-5,011
| -1% | -$312K |
|
375
TE Connectivity
TEL
$60B
| $32M | 0.05% |
494,795
-10,152
| -2% | -$655K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,273 positions worth $67.3B, up 5.7% from $63.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 filing shows 90 new, 1,503 increased, 530 reduced and 82 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $409M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equinix in Q4 2015, an estimated $388M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $409M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Bausch Health in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $238M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 90 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $67.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.