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 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$194M |
| 2 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$145M |
| 3 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
Element Solutions
ESI
|
+$88.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
Kinder Morgan
KMI
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$97.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.84% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.83% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.7% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.52% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
CF Industries
CF
$18.9B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
353,278
-6,497
| -2% | -$395K |
|
527
Crane NXT
CXT
$3.14B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
1,113,096
+695,120
| +166% | +$14.8M |
|
528
Raymond James Financial
RJF
$34B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
571,158
+12,285
| +2% | +$478K |
|
529
Acadia Healthcare
ACHC
$3.01B
| $22.7M | 0.03% |
289,209
-23,124
| -7% | -$1.66M |
|
530
Community Health Systems
CYH
$393M
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
431,428
+29,079
| +7% | +$1.3M |
|
|
LVLT
531
DELISTED
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
| $22.4M | 0.03% |
424,544
+16,131
| +4% | +$884K |
|
532
Fortune Brands Innovations
FBIN
$6.09B
| $22.4M | 0.03% |
570,861
+52,092
| +10% | +$2.04M |
|
|
BIG
533
DELISTED
Big Lots, Inc.
BIG
| $22.3M | 0.03% |
495,885
+112,265
| +29% | +$5.23M |
|
534
Evercore
EVR
$13.2B
| $22.3M | 0.03% |
413,217
+140,830
| +52% | +$7.19M |
|
535
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.2B
| $22.3M | 0.03% |
149,373
-2,440
| -2% | -$347K |
|
536
Paychex
PAYX
$42.3B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
474,253
+6,409
| +1% | +$313K |
|
|
NLSN
537
DELISTED
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
495,442
+36,250
| +8% | +$1.64M |
|
538
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$282M
| $22.1M | 0.03% |
385,075
+12,260
| +3% | +$757K |
|
539
Jack in the Box
JACK
$308M
| $22M | 0.03% |
249,821
-10,029
| -4% | -$901K |
|
|
SIVB
540
DELISTED
SVB Financial Group
SIVB
| $22M | 0.03% |
152,630
+8,110
| +6% | +$1.1M |
|
541
Gartner
IT
$10.4B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
255,748
+10,435
| +4% | +$895K |
|
|
K
542
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
372,249
+23,198
| +7% | +$1.39M |
|
543
Marriott International
MAR
$101B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
294,313
-7,103
| -2% | -$561K |
|
|
SBNY
544
DELISTED
Signature Bank
SBNY
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
149,312
+8,901
| +6% | +$1.24M |
|
545
Ares Capital
ARCC
$13.7B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
+1,327,706
| New | +$22.2M |
|
|
ENDP
546
DELISTED
Endo International plc
ENDP
| $21.7M | 0.03% |
273,027
+30,380
| +13% | +$2.62M |
|
|
HCC
547
DELISTED
HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC
HCC
| $21.7M | 0.03% |
282,972
-1,181
| -0.4% | -$73.5K |
|
548
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$27.8B
| $21.7M | 0.03% |
527,966
+19,460
| +4% | +$761K |
|
549
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$4.34B
| $21.7M | 0.03% |
233,833
-3,488
| -1% | -$308K |
|
550
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.21B
| $21.6M | 0.03% |
291,851
+2,191
| +0.8% | +$158K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,297 positions worth $67.1B, down 0.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 filing shows 141 new, 1,017 increased, 1,005 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M. The largest sale was Williams Companies, an estimated $197M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2015 buy was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Signet Jewelers in Q2 2015, an estimated $194M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Williams Companies, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Paramount Group in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $80.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 141 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 10 Aug 2015.