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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WFM
601
DELISTED
Whole Foods Market Inc
WFM
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
436,575
+2,117
| +0.5% | +$80.9K |
|
|
HAR
602
DELISTED
Harman International Industries
HAR
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
169,552
-1,776
| -1% | -$198K |
|
|
OCR
603
DELISTED
OMNICARE INC
OCR
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
266,993
-378,152
| -59% | -$24M |
|
604
Community Health Systems
CYH
$382M
| $16.6M | 0.03% |
366,501
+17,041
| +5% | +$708K |
|
|
PNY
605
DELISTED
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC
PNY
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
491,555
-4,444
| -0.9% | -$159K |
|
|
SWN
606
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
471,210
+2,134
| +0.5% | +$85.3K |
|
|
CMO
607
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
| $16.5M | 0.03% |
1,344,554
+167,363
| +14% | +$2.18M |
|
|
WWAV
608
DELISTED
The WhiteWave Foods Company
WWAV
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
452,675
+20,810
| +5% | +$695K |
|
|
AHL
609
DELISTED
ASPEN Insurance Holding Limited
AHL
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
383,355
+208,387
| +119% | +$8.86M |
|
|
DRC
610
DELISTED
DRESSER-RAND GROUP INC
DRC
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
199,211
+8,268
| +4% | +$556K |
|
611
BorgWarner
BWA
$12.8B
| $16.4M | 0.03% |
353,745
-3,362
| -0.9% | -$184K |
|
612
PRA Group
PRAA
$672M
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
312,931
-1,014
| -0.3% | -$58.4K |
|
613
Fortune Brands Innovations
FBIN
$5.86B
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
465,063
+345
| +0.1% | +$12.1K |
|
|
HOLX
614
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
671,454
-20,177
| -3% | -$510K |
|
|
UMPQ
615
DELISTED
Umpqua Holdings Corp
UMPQ
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
991,620
+123,225
| +14% | +$2.12M |
|
|
SVC
616
Service Properties Trust
SVC
$1.05B
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
122,272
+11,063
| +10% | +$1.6M |
|
|
FMER
617
DELISTED
FIRSTMERIT CORP
FMER
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
923,717
+55,046
| +6% | +$993K |
|
618
Murphy USA
MUSA
$11.4B
| $16.3M | 0.03% |
306,380
+188,180
| +159% | +$9.73M |
|
619
Edwards Lifesciences
EW
$49.4B
| $16.2M | 0.03% |
953,202
+52,794
| +6% | +$833K |
|
620
UGI
UGI
$7.87B
| $16.2M | 0.03% |
474,488
+21,555
| +5% | +$733K |
|
|
AKRX
621
DELISTED
Akorn Inc
AKRX
| $16.1M | 0.03% |
445,271
-4,229
| -0.9% | -$152K |
|
|
CBST
622
DELISTED
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CBST
| $16M | 0.03% |
240,599
+8,530
| +4% | +$560K |
|
623
Akamai
AKAM
$15.6B
| $15.9M | 0.03% |
265,576
+17,033
| +7% | +$1.02M |
|
|
WX
624
DELISTED
WUXI PHARMATECH, CAYMAN INC REPSTG 8 ORD SHS
WX
| $15.9M | 0.03% |
452,683
-164,391
| -27% | -$5.63M |
|
|
BWLD
625
DELISTED
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc.
BWLD
| $15.8M | 0.03% |
117,926
-1,064
| -0.9% | -$157K |
|
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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.