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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
401
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.84B
| $26.5M | 0.05% |
232,647
+9,538
| +4% | +$1.05M |
|
402
Franklin Resources
BEN
$16.8B
| $26.4M | 0.04% |
483,766
-346
| -0.1% | -$19.4K |
|
403
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$38.1B
| $26.3M | 0.04% |
655,693
+160,945
| +33% | +$6.1M |
|
404
Hanover Insurance
THG
$8.13B
| $26.1M | 0.04% |
424,137
+56,440
| +15% | +$3.51M |
|
|
STI
405
DELISTED
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
| $25.9M | 0.04% |
681,224
-1,061
| -0.2% | -$41K |
|
|
SLXP
406
DELISTED
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL
SLXP
| $25.8M | 0.04% |
165,338
+8,076
| +5% | +$1.17M |
|
407
Alcoa
AA
$11.3B
| $25.7M | 0.04% |
665,545
+36,643
| +6% | +$1.44M |
|
408
Synopsys
SNPS
$71.6B
| $25.7M | 0.04% |
647,787
+71,708
| +12% | +$2.84M |
|
409
Westlake Corp
WLK
$9.26B
| $25.7M | 0.04% |
296,884
+21,545
| +8% | +$1.95M |
|
|
MNK
410
DELISTED
MALLINCKRODT PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
MNK
| $25.7M | 0.04% |
284,875
+125,028
| +78% | +$9.78M |
|
|
CB
411
DELISTED
CHUBB CORPORATION
CB
| $25.6M | 0.04% |
281,109
+2,375
| +0.9% | +$216K |
|
412
Webster Financial
WBS
$12.3B
| $25.6M | 0.04% |
877,059
-14,965
| -2% | -$445K |
|
413
ManpowerGroup
MAN
$2.6B
| $25.5M | 0.04% |
363,113
-616,951
| -63% | -$48.2M |
|
414
Aptiv
APTV
$12.3B
| $25.4M | 0.04% |
414,416
-61,212
| -13% | -$4.19M |
|
415
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.6B
| $25.4M | 0.04% |
623,219
+31,787
| +5% | +$1.3M |
|
416
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$84.8B
| $25.2M | 0.04% |
345,834
+2,205
| +0.6% | +$156K |
|
|
BEAV
417
DELISTED
B/E Aerospace Inc
BEAV
| $25.2M | 0.04% |
414,115
+37,279
| +10% | +$2.36M |
|
418
Korn Ferry
KFY
$4.31B
| $25.1M | 0.04% |
1,009,121
-8,416
| -0.8% | -$247K |
|
419
TE Connectivity
TEL
$60B
| $25.1M | 0.04% |
453,947
-280,833
| -38% | -$17.5M |
|
|
SUSQ
420
DELISTED
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC
SUSQ
| $25.1M | 0.04% |
2,507,150
-65,253
| -3% | -$673K |
|
|
HUB.B
421
DELISTED
HUBBELL INC CL-B
HUB.B
| $25M | 0.04% |
207,616
+19,528
| +10% | +$2.36M |
|
422
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$22.2B
| $24.9M | 0.04% |
390,210
-533,456
| -58% | -$35.8M |
|
423
PG&E
PCG
$39B
| $24.8M | 0.04% |
551,432
+22,094
| +4% | +$1.02M |
|
|
AVIV
424
DELISTED
AVIV REIT INC COM STK (MD)
AVIV
| $24.8M | 0.04% |
940,920
+185,012
| +24% | +$5.19M |
|
425
Realty Income
O
$61.1B
| $24.7M | 0.04% |
626,091
+30,282
| +5% | +$1.29M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.