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
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$1.16B |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$462M |
| 4 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$138M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$276M |
| 2 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$197M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$183M |
| 4 |
CONE
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
|
+$181M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$132M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.23% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 17.07% |
| 3 | Financials | 13.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.81% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
501
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$14.8B
| $44.9M | 0.03% |
180,811
-1,323
| -0.7% | -$304K |
|
502
WD-40
WDFC
$3.05B
| $44.9M | 0.03% |
183,370
+87,012
| +90% | +$20.3M |
|
503
Electronic Arts
EA
$53B
| $44.8M | 0.03% |
339,368
-12,422
| -4% | -$1.67M |
|
504
CNO Financial Group
CNO
$5.12B
| $44.5M | 0.03% |
1,866,100
-279,001
| -13% | -$6.85M |
|
505
Aflac
AFL
$64.5B
| $44.5M | 0.03% |
761,334
-29,192
| -4% | -$1.64M |
|
506
Arrow Electronics
ARW
$11.1B
| $44.4M | 0.03% |
330,433
-59,884
| -15% | -$7.34M |
|
507
Equifax
EFX
$20.5B
| $44.1M | 0.03% |
150,675
-6,856
| -4% | -$1.91M |
|
508
Four Corners Property Trust
FCPT
$2.78B
| $44.1M | 0.03% |
1,516,686
+4,156
| +0.3% | +$118K |
|
|
DSEY
509
DELISTED
Diversey Holdings, Ltd. Ordinary Shares
DSEY
| $44M | 0.03% |
3,302,447
+23,950
| +0.7% | +$357K |
|
510
Synaptics
SYNA
$4.13B
| $43.9M | 0.03% |
151,773
-84,031
| -36% | -$20.1M |
|
511
Medifast
MED
$108M
| $43.9M | 0.03% |
209,502
-4,107
| -2% | -$849K |
|
512
UFP Industries
UFPI
$5.18B
| $43.8M | 0.03% |
475,569
-23,071
| -5% | -$1.94M |
|
513
Enpro
NPO
$7.06B
| $43.5M | 0.03% |
405,556
-8,811
| -2% | -$885K |
|
514
Allstate
ALL
$67.6B
| $43.4M | 0.03% |
369,288
-19,152
| -5% | -$2.27M |
|
515
Universal Health Services
UHS
$10.2B
| $43.3M | 0.03% |
333,668
-26,156
| -7% | -$3.36M |
|
516
Independence Realty Trust
IRT
$3.95B
| $43.2M | 0.03% |
1,674,341
-390,552
| -19% | -$9.25M |
|
517
Brookfield Renewable
BEPC
$6.34B
| $42.8M | 0.03% |
1,151,930
-617,486
| -35% | -$23.6M |
|
518
Constellium
CSTM
$3.85B
| $42.7M | 0.03% |
+2,385,962
| New | +$43.8M |
|
|
LSI
519
DELISTED
Life Storage, Inc.
LSI
| $42.7M | 0.03% |
278,730
+8,058
| +3% | +$1.08M |
|
520
Innovative Industrial Properties
IIPR
$1.7B
| $42.7M | 0.03% |
162,364
-4,343
| -3% | -$1.11M |
|
521
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.71B
| $42.6M | 0.03% |
697,962
+18,324
| +3% | +$1.02M |
|
522
State Street
STT
$50.5B
| $42.5M | 0.03% |
457,505
+17,244
| +4% | +$1.63M |
|
523
Robert Half
RHI
$3.96B
| $42.4M | 0.03% |
380,529
+22,413
| +6% | +$2.5M |
|
524
Matador Resources
MTDR
$6.06B
| $42.4M | 0.03% |
1,148,421
-57,965
| -5% | -$2.37M |
|
|
TWTR
525
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $42.1M | 0.03% |
974,103
-25,688
| -3% | -$1.33M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,728 positions worth $168B, up 9.3% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 filing shows 154 new, 583 increased, 1,772 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M. The largest sale was Coresite Realty Corporation, an estimated $276M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2021 buy was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2021, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2021 reduction was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Coresite Realty Corporation in Q4 2021, selling an estimated $276M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $168B portfolio in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 205 in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.3% quarter-over-quarter to $168B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2021, filed 9 Feb 2022.