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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
576
Cabot Corp
CBT
$4.72B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
341,064
+39,964
| +13% | +$2.19M |
|
577
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.61B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
297,522
+2,793
| +0.9% | +$179K |
|
578
KLA
KLAC
$222B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
2,197,310
+223,810
| +11% | +$1.69M |
|
579
United Therapeutics
UTHR
$26.1B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
134,496
+10,971
| +9% | +$1.13M |
|
|
VAL
580
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
218,564
+5,055
| +2% | +$397K |
|
|
ALE
581
DELISTED
Allete
ALE
| $17.2M | 0.03% |
387,670
+20,973
| +6% | +$1M |
|
582
Applied Industrial Technologies
AIT
$12.4B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
375,272
+10,985
| +3% | +$538K |
|
583
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$8.02B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
230,004
+4,962
| +2% | +$362K |
|
584
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$27.5B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
512,916
+16,622
| +3% | +$576K |
|
585
East-West Bancorp
EWBC
$17.8B
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
501,746
+18,303
| +4% | +$634K |
|
|
GRMN
586
Garmin
GRMN
$56.9B
| $17M | 0.03% |
326,890
+22,448
| +7% | +$1.24M |
|
587
Eastman Chemical
EMN
$7.69B
| $17M | 0.03% |
210,096
+4,020
| +2% | +$336K |
|
588
Lam Research
LRCX
$316B
| $17M | 0.03% |
2,269,310
+146,540
| +7% | +$1.05M |
|
589
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
$44.9B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
287,572
-2,236
| -0.8% | -$141K |
|
590
Casey's General Stores
CASY
$32.1B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
235,950
-6,340
| -3% | -$440K |
|
|
CTXS
591
DELISTED
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
297,063
+4,030
| +1% | +$219K |
|
592
Clearway Energy Class C
CWEN
$4.79B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
715,068
+45,720
| +7% | +$1.19M |
|
|
BRCD
593
DELISTED
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. NEW
BRCD
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
1,544,222
+22,929
| +2% | +$223K |
|
594
Huron Consulting
HURN
$2.71B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
275,001
-8,942
| -3% | -$571K |
|
595
Maximus
MMS
$3.32B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
417,426
-9,053
| -2% | -$375K |
|
596
Synaptics
SYNA
$4.05B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
228,832
+1,784
| +0.8% | +$145K |
|
597
Ametek
AME
$53.9B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
333,555
+4,820
| +1% | +$250K |
|
598
Alaska Air
ALK
$5.11B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
383,676
-65,492
| -15% | -$3.04M |
|
599
Pentair
PNR
$10.6B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
379,579
+5,801
| +2% | +$268K |
|
600
Broadridge
BR
$18.4B
| $16.7M | 0.03% |
400,104
+10,512
| +3% | +$437K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.