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 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$176M |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$156M |
| 3 |
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$108M |
| 5 |
Cemex
CX
|
+$99.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$263M |
| 2 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$180M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$174M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$153M |
| 5 |
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
|
+$140M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.26% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.51% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.64% |
| 4 | Industrials | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
451
Four Corners Property Trust
FCPT
$2.81B
| $45.9M | 0.03% |
1,807,511
-23,112
| -1% | -$598K |
|
|
HES
452
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $45.7M | 0.03% |
336,110
-8,959
| -3% | -$1.23M |
|
453
Progyny
PGNY
$2.44B
| $45.6M | 0.03% |
1,160,120
+856,886
| +283% | +$30.9M |
|
454
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.22B
| $45.6M | 0.03% |
1,415,551
+45,290
| +3% | +$1.44M |
|
455
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$121B
| $45.4M | 0.03% |
659,964
-38,096
| -5% | -$2.42M |
|
456
Truist Financial
TFC
$63.3B
| $45.3M | 0.03% |
1,492,422
-28,048
| -2% | -$871K |
|
457
Owens Corning
OC
$11.2B
| $45.1M | 0.03% |
345,600
-24,265
| -7% | -$2.66M |
|
458
Exelon
EXC
$47.2B
| $44.7M | 0.03% |
1,097,859
-40,706
| -4% | -$1.68M |
|
459
Old Dominion Freight Line
ODFL
$44.1B
| $44.7M | 0.03% |
241,818
+342
| +0.1% | +$55.4K |
|
460
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.3B
| $44.6M | 0.03% |
408,415
-30,267
| -7% | -$2.87M |
|
461
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.2B
| $44.5M | 0.03% |
180,960
-7,095
| -4% | -$1.66M |
|
462
Ametek
AME
$55.4B
| $44.5M | 0.03% |
274,973
-9,222
| -3% | -$1.35M |
|
463
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$22B
| $44.4M | 0.03% |
94,285
-11,667
| -11% | -$5.71M |
|
464
Sysco
SYY
$40.8B
| $44.2M | 0.03% |
595,052
-15,545
| -3% | -$1.15M |
|
465
Aecom
ACM
$9.3B
| $44.2M | 0.03% |
521,330
-106,172
| -17% | -$8.71M |
|
466
Northern Oil and Gas
NOG
$2.3B
| $44.1M | 0.03% |
1,284,079
+837,073
| +187% | +$27.1M |
|
467
Moderna
MRNA
$21.8B
| $44M | 0.03% |
362,164
-17,351
| -5% | -$2.31M |
|
468
Otis Worldwide
OTIS
$27.4B
| $43.9M | 0.03% |
493,648
-20,156
| -4% | -$1.7M |
|
469
Dynatrace
DT
$12.9B
| $43.9M | 0.03% |
852,527
-34,931
| -4% | -$1.64M |
|
470
Consolidated Edison
ED
$40.1B
| $43.5M | 0.03% |
480,868
-25,429
| -5% | -$2.43M |
|
471
ESAB
ESAB
$5.38B
| $43.3M | 0.03% |
651,331
-160,053
| -20% | -$9.71M |
|
472
Leidos
LDOS
$14.5B
| $43.2M | 0.03% |
488,484
-4,282
| -0.9% | -$365K |
|
473
Keysight
KEYS
$54.5B
| $43.2M | 0.03% |
257,716
-58,736
| -19% | -$9.11M |
|
474
Electronic Arts
EA
$53B
| $42.8M | 0.03% |
329,659
-12,257
| -4% | -$1.55M |
|
475
Cognizant
CTSH
$24.9B
| $42.6M | 0.03% |
652,187
+13,271
| +2% | +$822K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,561 positions worth $146B, up 4.6% from $140B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 filing shows 98 new, 623 increased, 1,664 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M. The largest sale was Microsoft, an estimated $263M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2023 buy was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Brookfield in Q2 2023, an estimated $176M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2023 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $263M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2023, selling an estimated $92.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $146B portfolio in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 98 new positions and closed 142 in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.6% quarter-over-quarter to $146B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2023, filed 7 Aug 2023.