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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13.4B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
313,760
-31,021
| -9% | -$2.01M |
|
527
Take-Two Interactive
TTWO
$46.3B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
599,454
+27,857
| +5% | +$965K |
|
528
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.47B
| $22.6M | 0.03% |
125,052
+1,843
| +1% | +$275K |
|
529
Huntsman Corp
HUN
$2.12B
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
1,695,150
+380,235
| +29% | +$3.93M |
|
|
UMPQ
530
DELISTED
Umpqua Holdings Corp
UMPQ
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
1,420,272
+53,659
| +4% | +$809K |
|
|
AFSI
531
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
868,153
-767,361
| -47% | -$20.4M |
|
532
Domino's
DPZ
$11.7B
| $22.5M | 0.03% |
170,309
-3,484
| -2% | -$415K |
|
533
Nucor
NUE
$58.5B
| $22.4M | 0.03% |
473,158
-3,184
| -0.7% | -$130K |
|
534
Ares Capital
ARCC
$13.5B
| $22.3M | 0.03% |
1,504,115
+69,053
| +5% | +$951K |
|
535
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$52.4B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
195,245
+3,475
| +2% | +$353K |
|
|
SNI
536
DELISTED
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc Common Class A
SNI
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
338,858
+198,696
| +142% | +$11.8M |
|
537
Skyworks Solutions
SWKS
$9.4B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
284,846
+4,012
| +1% | +$272K |
|
|
SNDK
538
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
291,510
+6,067
| +2% | +$438K |
|
539
Under Armour
UAA
$2.91B
| $22.2M | 0.03% |
526,499
-41,708
| -7% | -$1.63M |
|
540
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.38B
| $22.1M | 0.03% |
1,100,886
+336,109
| +44% | +$6.44M |
|
541
NNN REIT
NNN
$9.16B
| $22.1M | 0.03% |
478,511
+36,974
| +8% | +$1.61M |
|
|
CTXS
542
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $22M | 0.03% |
352,100
+11,423
| +3% | +$646K |
|
543
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.1B
| $22M | 0.03% |
952,038
-410,685
| -30% | -$8.02M |
|
544
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.7B
| $22M | 0.03% |
324,607
+4,393
| +1% | +$274K |
|
545
Carlisle Companies
CSL
$15B
| $22M | 0.03% |
220,623
+14,169
| +7% | +$1.25M |
|
546
Insperity
NSP
$2.06B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
847,858
+457,658
| +117% | +$10.8M |
|
547
Lam Research
LRCX
$372B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
2,654,740
+105,370
| +4% | +$766K |
|
548
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
$15.2B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
738,059
+15,090
| +2% | +$453K |
|
549
Provident Financial Services
PFS
$3.24B
| $21.9M | 0.03% |
1,082,516
+11,102
| +1% | +$211K |
|
550
NVR
NVR
$16.8B
| $21.8M | 0.03% |
12,583
+505
| +4% | +$817K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.