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 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$176M |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$156M |
| 3 |
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$108M |
| 5 |
Cemex
CX
|
+$99.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$263M |
| 2 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$180M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$174M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$153M |
| 5 |
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
|
+$140M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.26% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.51% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.64% |
| 4 | Industrials | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
601
Academy Sports + Outdoors
ASO
$2.94B
| $31.2M | 0.02% |
576,757
-388,311
| -40% | -$22.3M |
|
602
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$20.5B
| $31.1M | 0.02% |
382,688
-45,036
| -11% | -$3.21M |
|
603
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.5B
| $31.1M | 0.02% |
189,010
-10,066
| -5% | -$1.47M |
|
604
HP
HPQ
$24.9B
| $31M | 0.02% |
1,011,031
-65,324
| -6% | -$1.96M |
|
605
MasTec
MTZ
$21.1B
| $31M | 0.02% |
263,041
+28,382
| +12% | +$2.78M |
|
606
Willis Towers Watson
WTW
$31.2B
| $31M | 0.02% |
131,518
-4,381
| -3% | -$1.01M |
|
607
Dover
DOV
$27.6B
| $30.9M | 0.02% |
209,452
-4,153
| -2% | -$594K |
|
608
T. Rowe Price
TROW
$23.9B
| $30.9M | 0.02% |
275,813
-16,687
| -6% | -$1.83M |
|
609
The Ensign Group
ENSG
$10.4B
| $30.9M | 0.02% |
323,290
-17,706
| -5% | -$1.67M |
|
610
Chemed
CHE
$7.07B
| $30.8M | 0.02% |
56,844
-2,008
| -3% | -$1.1M |
|
611
Pultegroup
PHM
$24.1B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
395,595
+40,778
| +11% | +$2.76M |
|
612
Toll Brothers
TOL
$13.6B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
388,592
-20,823
| -5% | -$1.4M |
|
613
CDW
CDW
$18.9B
| $30.7M | 0.02% |
167,377
-1,376
| -0.8% | -$240K |
|
614
The Bancorp
TBBK
$2.79B
| $30.6M | 0.02% |
938,614
+15,853
| +2% | +$488K |
|
615
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$5.02B
| $30.6M | 0.02% |
492,965
-5,534
| -1% | -$342K |
|
616
Schwab US TIPS ETF
SCHP
$16.3B
| $30.6M | 0.02% |
1,167,550
-37,088
| -3% | -$983K |
|
617
Fortive
FTV
$17.9B
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
541,512
-32,481
| -6% | -$1.64M |
|
|
BTEC
618
DELISTED
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal Healthcare Innovators ETF
BTEC
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
846,500
| – | – |
|
|
FLG
619
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.93B
| $30.5M | 0.02% |
903,597
+5,325
| +0.6% | +$162K |
|
620
Trade Desk
TTD
$8.48B
| $30.4M | 0.02% |
393,253
-47,825
| -11% | -$3.24M |
|
|
MASI
621
DELISTED
Masimo
MASI
| $30.3M | 0.02% |
184,391
-10,657
| -5% | -$1.86M |
|
622
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.1B
| $30.3M | 0.02% |
178,917
-15,961
| -8% | -$2.61M |
|
623
Cardinal Health
CAH
$53.9B
| $30.2M | 0.02% |
319,411
-2,645
| -0.8% | -$223K |
|
624
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$4.31B
| $30.1M | 0.02% |
125,064
-11,191
| -8% | -$2.35M |
|
625
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$15.9B
| $29.9M | 0.02% |
241,537
-7,516
| -3% | -$1.01M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,561 positions worth $146B, up 4.6% from $140B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 filing shows 98 new, 623 increased, 1,664 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M. The largest sale was Microsoft, an estimated $263M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2023 buy was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Brookfield in Q2 2023, an estimated $176M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2023 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $263M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2023, selling an estimated $92.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $146B portfolio in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 98 new positions and closed 142 in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.6% quarter-over-quarter to $146B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2023, filed 7 Aug 2023.