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
|
+$773M |
| 2 |
Invitation Homes
INVH
|
+$303M |
| 3 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$245M |
| 4 |
BKI
Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock
BKI
|
+$160M |
| 5 |
GDVD
Principal Active Global Dividend Income ETF
GDVD
|
+$152M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$302M |
| 2 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$293M |
| 3 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$175M |
| 4 |
DaVita
DVA
|
+$166M |
| 5 |
Wells Fargo
WFC
|
+$153M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.71% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.92% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.83% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.73% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
376
Intercontinental Exchange
ICE
$85.5B
| $60.4M | 0.06% |
855,597
+13,704
| +2% | +$941K |
|
|
ANDV
377
DELISTED
Andeavor
ANDV
| $60.2M | 0.06% |
526,804
+71,187
| +16% | +$7.65M |
|
378
Nucor
NUE
$59.5B
| $59.5M | 0.05% |
935,572
+444,280
| +90% | +$26M |
|
379
Axalta
AXTA
$7.62B
| $59.2M | 0.05% |
1,829,173
-480,478
| -21% | -$15.2M |
|
|
AUD
380
DELISTED
Audacy, Inc.
AUD
| $59.2M | 0.05% |
5,479,626
+4,653,747
| +563% | +$52.9M |
|
|
LSXMA
381
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMA
| $59M | 0.05% |
2,060,209
-15,980
| -0.8% | -$482K |
|
382
State Street
STT
$49.8B
| $58.8M | 0.05% |
602,115
+21,000
| +4% | +$2.01M |
|
383
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.8B
| $58.6M | 0.05% |
256,286
+3,602
| +1% | +$779K |
|
384
Southwest Airlines
LUV
$21.9B
| $58.4M | 0.05% |
892,960
-382,594
| -30% | -$22.5M |
|
385
Truist Financial
TFC
$64.1B
| $58.1M | 0.05% |
1,168,348
-560
| -0% | -$27K |
|
386
Atmos Energy
ATO
$30.3B
| $57.9M | 0.05% |
674,002
+20,939
| +3% | +$1.84M |
|
|
TXNM
387
TXNM Energy Inc
TXNM
$6.45B
| $57.8M | 0.05% |
1,429,910
-44,264
| -3% | -$1.9M |
|
|
GRMN
388
Garmin
GRMN
$47.5B
| $57.7M | 0.05% |
967,939
-202,568
| -17% | -$11.9M |
|
389
Washington Trust Bancorp
WASH
$746M
| $57.4M | 0.05% |
1,077,537
-33,725
| -3% | -$1.87M |
|
390
Camden Property Trust
CPT
$11.3B
| $57.1M | 0.05% |
620,558
-41,044
| -6% | -$3.79M |
|
391
eBay
EBAY
$51.4B
| $57.1M | 0.05% |
1,513,313
-524,175
| -26% | -$19.5M |
|
392
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$123B
| $56.5M | 0.05% |
377,254
+5,450
| +1% | +$807K |
|
393
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$81.8B
| $56.3M | 0.05% |
471,611
+946
| +0.2% | +$117K |
|
|
EFOR
394
Everforth Inc
EFOR
$930M
| $55.7M | 0.05% |
866,392
-2,841
| -0.3% | -$172K |
|
395
Citizens Financial Group
CFG
$30.2B
| $55.6M | 0.05% |
1,324,032
+506,009
| +62% | +$19.8M |
|
|
HA
396
DELISTED
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
HA
| $55.5M | 0.05% |
1,393,628
+978,367
| +236% | +$37.6M |
|
397
Travelers Companies
TRV
$82.7B
| $55.4M | 0.05% |
408,485
+4,842
| +1% | +$639K |
|
398
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.4B
| $55.4M | 0.05% |
502,192
+12,500
| +3% | +$1.3M |
|
399
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.9B
| $55.2M | 0.05% |
766,054
+28,200
| +4% | +$1.94M |
|
400
James River Group Holdings
JRVR
$223M
| $55.1M | 0.05% |
1,378,383
+655,910
| +91% | +$26.6M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Principal Financial Group held 2,336 positions worth $109B, up 5.3% from $103B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2017 filing shows 133 new, 951 increased, 1,116 reduced and 97 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF: 30,300,000 shares worth $791M. The largest sale was Starwood Waypoint Homes, an estimated $302M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2017 buy was Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF: 30,300,000 shares worth $791M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Invitation Homes in Q4 2017, an estimated $303M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Fidelity National Financial, cutting an estimated $293M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Starwood Waypoint Homes in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $302M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $109B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 97 in Q4 2017.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.3% quarter-over-quarter to $109B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 13 Feb 2018.