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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$25.9B
| $29.7M | 0.05% |
351,747
+4,857
| +1% | +$396K |
|
377
VF Corp
VFC
$6.96B
| $29.6M | 0.05% |
498,564
-5,319
| -1% | -$309K |
|
|
LO
378
DELISTED
LORILLARD INC COM STK
LO
| $29.4M | 0.05% |
481,638
-16,924
| -3% | -$984K |
|
379
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$123B
| $28.9M | 0.05% |
304,948
+3,044
| +1% | +$213K |
|
380
America Movil
AMX
$77.4B
| $28.8M | 0.05% |
1,388,802
-6,803
| -0.5% | -$136K |
|
|
RFMD
381
DELISTED
RF MICRO DEVICES INC
RFMD
| $28.8M | 0.05% |
2,999,946
+14,062
| +0.5% | +$125K |
|
382
International Paper
IP
$23.4B
| $28.6M | 0.05% |
607,544
-111,996
| -16% | -$4.91M |
|
383
HF Sinclair
DINO
$16.1B
| $28.3M | 0.05% |
647,750
-56,012
| -8% | -$2.75M |
|
384
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$20.1B
| $28.3M | 0.05% |
271,245
+6,953
| +3% | +$684K |
|
385
Parker-Hannifin
PH
$125B
| $28.3M | 0.05% |
224,731
+15,350
| +7% | +$1.91M |
|
386
Webster Financial
WBS
$12.5B
| $28.1M | 0.05% |
892,024
+161,857
| +22% | +$4.94M |
|
|
MPT
387
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.85B
| $28M | 0.05% |
2,117,771
-1,014,996
| -32% | -$13.5M |
|
388
Franklin Resources
BEN
$17.3B
| $28M | 0.05% |
484,112
-16,123
| -3% | -$882K |
|
389
Prestige Consumer Healthcare
PBH
$2.46B
| $27.9M | 0.05% |
822,768
-82,888
| -9% | -$2.66M |
|
390
Seagate
STX
$168B
| $27.9M | 0.05% |
490,404
+24,616
| +5% | +$1.33M |
|
391
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
REGN
$71.8B
| $27.8M | 0.05% |
98,300
-965
| -1% | -$286K |
|
|
FL
392
DELISTED
Foot Locker
FL
| $27.7M | 0.05% |
546,249
+143,801
| +36% | +$6.88M |
|
393
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.74B
| $27.7M | 0.05% |
594,938
+3,639
| +0.6% | +$166K |
|
394
United Rentals
URI
$69.6B
| $27.6M | 0.05% |
263,844
+12,870
| +5% | +$1.26M |
|
|
CLNY
395
DELISTED
Colony Capital, Inc.
CLNY
| $27.6M | 0.05% |
1,186,793
+960,079
| +423% | +$21.1M |
|
|
STI
396
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $27.3M | 0.05% |
682,285
+15,611
| +2% | +$608K |
|
|
SUSQ
397
DELISTED
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC
SUSQ
| $27.2M | 0.05% |
2,572,403
+18,762
| +0.7% | +$196K |
|
398
IDEX
IEX
$16.7B
| $27.1M | 0.05% |
336,111
+5,476
| +2% | +$414K |
|
399
Kohl's
KSS
$2.2B
| $27M | 0.05% |
511,703
+251,971
| +97% | +$13.7M |
|
400
Credicorp
BAP
$31B
| $26.9M | 0.05% |
+173,220
| New | +$26M |
|
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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.