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 |
Cardinal Health
CAH
|
+$99.9M |
| 2 |
Ambev
ABEV
|
+$95.7M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$90.6M |
| 4 |
RTN
Raytheon Company
RTN
|
+$90.2M |
| 5 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$132M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$107M |
| 3 |
APC
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
|
+$101M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$90.9M |
| 5 |
Whirlpool
WHR
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.31% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 4 | Real Estate | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
Blackbaud
BLKB
$1.94B
| $20M | 0.04% |
531,031
+25,687
| +5% | +$956K |
|
|
DNR
502
DELISTED
Denbury Resources, Inc.
DNR
| $20M | 0.04% |
1,215,346
-1,779,134
| -59% | -$31.4M |
|
|
VPHM
503
DELISTED
VIROPHARMA INC
VPHM
| $20M | 0.04% |
400,545
+23,885
| +6% | +$1.07M |
|
504
Analog Devices
ADI
$172B
| $19.9M | 0.04% |
390,158
+2,000
| +0.5% | +$97.4K |
|
505
The Mosaic Company
MOS
$7.19B
| $19.9M | 0.04% |
420,055
+1,055
| +0.3% | +$48.9K |
|
506
Terex
TEX
$7.37B
| $19.8M | 0.04% |
471,948
-88,601
| -16% | -$3.21M |
|
|
FISV
507
Fiserv Inc
FISV
$29.7B
| $19.8M | 0.04% |
669,240
-620
| -0.1% | -$16.7K |
|
|
EFOR
508
Everforth Inc
EFOR
$960M
| $19.6M | 0.04% |
562,060
+295,240
| +111% | +$9.84M |
|
509
RPM International
RPM
$13.8B
| $19.6M | 0.04% |
471,958
+6,575
| +1% | +$256K |
|
510
Cognex
CGNX
$9.62B
| $19.6M | 0.04% |
1,024,858
+72,330
| +8% | +$1.17M |
|
511
Lincoln Electric
LECO
$14.1B
| $19.6M | 0.04% |
274,052
+13,533
| +5% | +$950K |
|
512
Fluor
FLR
$6.54B
| $19.5M | 0.04% |
242,914
-451,092
| -65% | -$34.4M |
|
|
BRCM
513
DELISTED
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
| $19.5M | 0.04% |
657,215
-11,573
| -2% | -$315K |
|
514
Belden
BDC
$3.97B
| $19.5M | 0.04% |
276,544
+12,200
| +5% | +$825K |
|
515
Prospect Capital
PSEC
$1.08B
| $19.5M | 0.04% |
1,736,424
+255,492
| +17% | +$2.88M |
|
516
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$3.97B
| $19.5M | 0.04% |
389,280
+2,767
| +0.7% | +$138K |
|
|
RKT
517
DELISTED
ROCK-TENN COMPANY CL-A
RKT
| $19.4M | 0.04% |
369,706
+4,252
| +1% | +$214K |
|
|
HUB.B
518
DELISTED
HUBBELL INC CL-B
HUB.B
| $19.4M | 0.04% |
178,253
+8,307
| +5% | +$888K |
|
519
Fortune Brands Innovations
FBIN
$5.86B
| $19.4M | 0.04% |
496,140
+4,013
| +0.8% | +$145K |
|
|
ADVS
520
DELISTED
Advent Software Inc
ADVS
| $19.3M | 0.04% |
551,718
+5,555
| +1% | +$188K |
|
|
CEB
521
DELISTED
CEB Inc.
CEB
| $19.3M | 0.04% |
248,922
+165,028
| +197% | +$12.1M |
|
522
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$38.1B
| $19.2M | 0.04% |
477,959
+1,571
| +0.3% | +$55.5K |
|
523
Wolfspeed
WOLF
$1.04B
| $19.2M | 0.04% |
306,209
+1,662
| +0.5% | +$103K |
|
|
FLG
524
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.87B
| $19.1M | 0.04% |
377,927
+21,090
| +6% | +$1.02M |
|
525
Paychex
PAYX
$43.4B
| $19.1M | 0.04% |
419,573
+1,961
| +0.5% | +$83.7K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,383 positions worth $53.6B, up 11% from $48.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.1% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 filing shows 122 new, 1,402 increased, 628 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M. The largest sale was Eli Lilly, an estimated $132M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2013 buy was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Cardinal Health in Q4 2013, an estimated $99.9M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $132M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited COMPANHIA BEBIDA ADS EACH REPSTG 1 PFD SH in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $61.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.1% of its $53.6B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 122 new positions and closed 109 in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $53.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.