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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
426
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $24.9M | 0.04% |
282,557
+46,554
| +20% | +$3.84M |
|
427
ABM Industries
ABM
$2.88B
| $24.9M | 0.04% |
921,317
+9,463
| +1% | +$257K |
|
428
Estee Lauder
EL
$30.7B
| $24.7M | 0.04% |
333,093
+7,089
| +2% | +$521K |
|
429
Omnicom Group
OMC
$24.6B
| $24.7M | 0.04% |
347,116
+3,033
| +0.9% | +$211K |
|
430
Alliant Energy
LNT
$19.1B
| $24.7M | 0.04% |
811,786
+52,730
| +7% | +$1.53M |
|
431
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.81B
| $24.7M | 0.04% |
223,109
+14,340
| +7% | +$1.49M |
|
432
Keurig Dr Pepper
KDP
$42.3B
| $24.6M | 0.04% |
420,549
-127,868
| -23% | -$7.19M |
|
433
NRG Energy
NRG
$26.9B
| $24.6M | 0.04% |
660,508
+40,280
| +6% | +$1.39M |
|
434
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.55B
| $24.5M | 0.04% |
599,488
+9,950
| +2% | +$375K |
|
435
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$9.73B
| $24.3M | 0.04% |
517,999
+8,345
| +2% | +$351K |
|
436
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.7B
| $24.3M | 0.04% |
591,432
-16,000
| -3% | -$642K |
|
437
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.81T
| $24.2M | 0.04% |
3,362,910
+2,712,070
| +417% | +$18.2M |
|
438
Entegris
ENTG
$18B
| $24.2M | 0.04% |
1,759,506
+237,137
| +16% | +$2.81M |
|
439
Lumen
LUMN
$6.38B
| $24M | 0.04% |
663,634
+15,728
| +2% | +$565K |
|
440
Ziff Davis
ZD
$1.95B
| $23.9M | 0.04% |
540,429
+65,349
| +14% | +$2.73M |
|
441
Boston Scientific
BSX
$68.5B
| $23.9M | 0.04% |
1,869,217
+95,475
| +5% | +$1.24M |
|
442
Horace Mann Educators
HMN
$2.12B
| $23.8M | 0.04% |
759,604
+6,138
| +0.8% | +$182K |
|
443
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$87.4B
| $23.7M | 0.04% |
343,629
+12,954
| +4% | +$865K |
|
|
BDN
444
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$521M
| $23.6M | 0.04% |
1,513,885
+1,381,456
| +1,043% | +$20.8M |
|
|
TOWR
445
DELISTED
Tower International, Inc.
TOWR
| $23.5M | 0.04% |
637,013
+3,098
| +0.5% | +$93.5K |
|
446
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.43B
| $23.5M | 0.04% |
160,890
-10,532
| -6% | -$1.49M |
|
447
Polaris
PII
$4.07B
| $23.3M | 0.04% |
179,014
+1,640
| +0.9% | +$217K |
|
448
Hanover Insurance
THG
$7.84B
| $23.2M | 0.04% |
367,697
-625
| -0.2% | -$37.9K |
|
|
HUB.B
449
DELISTED
HUBBELL INC CL-B
HUB.B
| $23.2M | 0.04% |
188,088
+1,273
| +0.7% | +$151K |
|
|
KND
450
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
| $23.1M | 0.04% |
1,001,901
+660,025
| +193% | +$16.1M |
|
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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.