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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
526
World Kinect Corp
WKC
$2.07B
| $28.3M | 0.04% |
617,121
-232,339
| -27% | -$10.4M |
|
527
WEC Energy
WEC
$36.3B
| $28.3M | 0.04% |
481,785
-7,744
| -2% | -$444K |
|
528
Illumina
ILMN
$29.5B
| $28.3M | 0.04% |
226,808
-3,712
| -2% | -$500K |
|
529
Regions Financial
RF
$26.4B
| $28.2M | 0.04% |
1,961,696
-36,030
| -2% | -$445K |
|
530
Jack Henry & Associates
JKHY
$11.4B
| $28.1M | 0.04% |
316,963
+47
| +0% | +$4.01K |
|
|
NSA
531
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $28.1M | 0.04% |
1,272,764
+807,805
| +174% | +$16.4M |
|
|
TCF
532
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation Common Stock
TCF
| $28.1M | 0.04% |
518,071
+64,751
| +14% | +$3.15M |
|
|
IPG
533
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $28M | 0.04% |
1,194,005
-309,744
| -21% | -$7.16M |
|
|
K
534
DELISTED
Kellanova
K
| $27.9M | 0.04% |
403,450
-6,618
| -2% | -$460K |
|
535
United Bankshares
UBSI
$6.69B
| $27.8M | 0.04% |
601,597
+99,380
| +20% | +$4.22M |
|
536
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$25.5B
| $27.8M | 0.04% |
369,592
-13,361
| -3% | -$947K |
|
537
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$51.1B
| $27.6M | 0.04% |
205,379
-2,806
| -1% | -$358K |
|
538
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$8.02B
| $27.5M | 0.03% |
282,222
-1,015
| -0.4% | -$104K |
|
539
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
$47.8B
| $27.3M | 0.03% |
246,244
-8,984
| -4% | -$949K |
|
540
Huntsman Corp
HUN
$2.1B
| $27.3M | 0.03% |
1,428,390
-106,684
| -7% | -$1.94M |
|
|
RICE
541
DELISTED
Rice Energy Inc.
RICE
| $27.3M | 0.03% |
1,276,309
+858,509
| +205% | +$20.5M |
|
542
Equifax
EFX
$22B
| $27.2M | 0.03% |
230,181
-111,205
| -33% | -$13.6M |
|
543
Cencora
COR
$62B
| $27M | 0.03% |
345,316
+46,693
| +16% | +$3.64M |
|
544
Commerce Bancshares
CBSH
$8.68B
| $26.8M | 0.03% |
719,809
-2,073
| -0.3% | -$69.9K |
|
545
Targa Resources
TRGP
$56.8B
| $26.8M | 0.03% |
477,702
-94,393
| -16% | -$4.77M |
|
546
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
VRTX
$123B
| $26.8M | 0.03% |
363,460
-1,276
| -0.3% | -$104K |
|
|
COHR
547
DELISTED
Coherent Inc
COHR
| $26.7M | 0.03% |
194,406
+11,964
| +7% | +$1.46M |
|
548
Itron
ITRI
$4.54B
| $26.7M | 0.03% |
424,176
+25,776
| +6% | +$1.55M |
|
549
PVH
PVH
$4.07B
| $26.6M | 0.03% |
294,977
-156,848
| -35% | -$16.5M |
|
550
Ashland
ASH
$3.34B
| $26.6M | 0.03% |
497,720
+8,366
| +2% | +$460K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.