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 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$616M |
| 2 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$373M |
| 3 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$332M |
| 4 |
Moderna
MRNA
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
HR
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
|
+$140M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$725M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$181M |
| 4 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$162M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$162M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.12% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.4% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.67% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.1% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
JHG
351
DELISTED
Janus Henderson
JHG
| $63.5M | 0.04% |
1,535,610
+21,750
| +1% | +$904K |
|
352
Johnson Controls International
JCI
$88.7B
| $63.4M | 0.04% |
931,158
+65,933
| +8% | +$4.76M |
|
|
BFS
353
Saul Centers
BFS
$842M
| $63.1M | 0.04% |
1,431,813
+30,221
| +2% | +$1.36M |
|
354
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
PEB
$2.18B
| $62.2M | 0.04% |
2,774,917
+37,181
| +1% | +$823K |
|
|
TMHC
355
DELISTED
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
| $61.6M | 0.04% |
2,388,112
+27,921
| +1% | +$739K |
|
|
NBP
356
NovaBridge Biosciences American Depositary Shares
NBP
$186M
| $61.5M | 0.04% |
848,957
+84,594
| +11% | +$6.12M |
|
357
Amphenol
APH
$201B
| $61.5M | 0.04% |
1,680,150
+149,706
| +10% | +$5.5M |
|
358
Newmont
NEM
$100B
| $61.4M | 0.04% |
1,129,987
+2,737
| +0.2% | +$161K |
|
359
Ball Corp
BALL
$17.3B
| $61.3M | 0.04% |
681,722
+2,355
| +0.3% | +$209K |
|
360
Crane NXT
CXT
$3.09B
| $61.2M | 0.04% |
1,858,708
-426,729
| -19% | -$14.2M |
|
361
Builders FirstSource
BLDR
$7.8B
| $61.2M | 0.04% |
1,182,542
-9,408
| -0.8% | -$460K |
|
362
MetLife
MET
$62B
| $60.7M | 0.04% |
983,457
-28,528
| -3% | -$1.72M |
|
363
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.27B
| $60.5M | 0.04% |
1,461,656
-247,231
| -14% | -$9.64M |
|
364
ABM Industries
ABM
$2.86B
| $60.4M | 0.04% |
1,342,895
+523,007
| +64% | +$24.2M |
|
|
TWTR
365
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $60.4M | 0.04% |
999,791
+9,385
| +0.9% | +$616K |
|
366
Teradyne
TER
$57.2B
| $60.3M | 0.04% |
552,639
-6,073
| -1% | -$738K |
|
367
Performance Food Group
PFGC
$18B
| $60.3M | 0.04% |
1,298,438
+533,258
| +70% | +$24.6M |
|
368
Lennox International
LII
$15B
| $60.2M | 0.04% |
204,778
+4,064
| +2% | +$1.33M |
|
369
Southwest Gas
SWX
$6.5B
| $60.2M | 0.04% |
899,944
+26,432
| +3% | +$1.84M |
|
370
Crocs
CROX
$6.47B
| $60.1M | 0.04% |
419,091
-7,428
| -2% | -$1.02M |
|
|
FOCS
371
DELISTED
Focus Financial Partners Inc. Class A
FOCS
| $60.1M | 0.04% |
1,147,351
+29,638
| +3% | +$1.51M |
|
372
BJs Wholesale Club
BJ
$12.4B
| $60M | 0.04% |
1,092,999
+228,945
| +26% | +$12.2M |
|
373
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$92.6B
| $59.8M | 0.04% |
394,700
+37,499
| +10% | +$5.71M |
|
374
DigitalOcean
DOCN
$14.9B
| $59.7M | 0.04% |
769,522
+18,821
| +3% | +$1.16M |
|
375
Piper Sandler
PIPR
$5.13B
| $59.7M | 0.04% |
1,724,636
+2,104
| +0.1% | +$70.5K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,664 positions worth $153B, down 0.92% from $155B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 filing shows 68 new, 1,034 increased, 1,458 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M. The largest sale was Welltower, an estimated $725M.
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 Q3 2021 buy was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ventas in Q3 2021, an estimated $616M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $725M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $52.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 90 in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.92% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 9 Nov 2021.