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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Ametek
AME
$53.9B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
325,370
+7,393
| +2% | +$357K |
|
577
Under Armour
UAA
$3.01B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
789,984
+7,868
| +1% | +$160K |
|
578
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.9B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
205,714
+309
| +0.2% | +$25K |
|
579
United Rentals
URI
$65.7B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
219,301
+2,656
| +1% | +$178K |
|
580
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.21B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
526,779
+7,829
| +2% | +$233K |
|
581
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.32B
| $17M | 0.03% |
81,213
-78,233
| -49% | -$14.9M |
|
582
Gartner
IT
$11.1B
| $17M | 0.03% |
239,717
+559
| +0.2% | +$35.3K |
|
|
BWLD
583
DELISTED
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
BWLD
| $17M | 0.03% |
115,598
+7,610
| +7% | +$1.05M |
|
584
Eastman Chemical
EMN
$7.69B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
209,662
+575
| +0.3% | +$44.6K |
|
|
CFN
585
DELISTED
CAREFUSION CORPORATION
CFN
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
424,611
+106,062
| +33% | +$4.12M |
|
586
Eversource Energy
ES
$28.1B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
397,025
-403
| -0.1% | -$16.9K |
|
|
BRS
587
DELISTED
Bristow Group, Inc.
BRS
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
224,140
+15,161
| +7% | +$1.19M |
|
588
Provident Financial Services
PFS
$3.14B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
866,170
+74,161
| +9% | +$1.37M |
|
589
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.9B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
216,078
+4,095
| +2% | +$306K |
|
590
Casey's General Stores
CASY
$32.1B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
237,297
+14,420
| +6% | +$1.06M |
|
|
CTXS
591
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
329,871
+28,368
| +9% | +$1.35M |
|
|
TGNA
592
DELISTED
TEGNA Inc
TGNA
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
1,072,052
-262,899
| -20% | -$3.71M |
|
593
FirstEnergy
FE
$28.4B
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
502,654
-4,093
| -0.8% | -$144K |
|
594
CDW
CDW
$18.9B
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
707,300
+1,900
| +0.3% | +$42.6K |
|
595
Pool Corp
POOL
$7.05B
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
283,248
+12,476
| +5% | +$689K |
|
596
Constellation Brands
STZ
$22.5B
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
233,804
+9,291
| +4% | +$621K |
|
597
Penske Automotive Group
PAG
$14.7B
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
347,520
+333,957
| +2,462% | +$14.3M |
|
598
OGE Energy
OGE
$9.87B
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
483,271
+4,735
| +1% | +$169K |
|
599
Enerpac Tool Group
EPAC
$1.86B
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
446,633
+27,769
| +7% | +$1.06M |
|
600
TSMC
TSM
$1.94T
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
936,960
-77,081
| -8% | -$1.37M |
|
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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.