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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PNY
626
DELISTED
PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC
PNY
| $15.3M | 0.03% |
461,675
+27,714
| +6% | +$915K |
|
|
EPL
627
DELISTED
EPL OIL & GAS, INC COMMON STK
EPL
| $15.2M | 0.03% |
534,363
-38,477
| -7% | -$1.23M |
|
|
HSBC.PRA
628
DELISTED
HSBC Holdings PLC, Inc. ADS(1/40 shr. 6.2% Non-Cum. Dlr. Pref. Shrs., Ser.A)
HSBC.PRA
| $15.2M | 0.03% |
615,351
-106,515
| -15% | -$2.63M |
|
|
HCC
629
DELISTED
HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC
HCC
| $15.1M | 0.03% |
327,547
+18,421
| +6% | +$831K |
|
|
VAL
630
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
| $15.1M | 0.03% |
211,856
+2,394
| +1% | +$166K |
|
|
SPLS
631
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $15M | 0.03% |
944,609
+104,953
| +12% | +$1.64M |
|
632
Eagle Materials
EXP
$6.49B
| $15M | 0.03% |
193,578
-5,176
| -3% | -$390K |
|
633
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.5B
| $15M | 0.03% |
185,752
-9,911
| -5% | -$811K |
|
|
PPS
634
DELISTED
Post Properties
PPS
| $15M | 0.03% |
331,069
+17,822
| +6% | +$800K |
|
|
WNR
635
DELISTED
Western Refining Inc
WNR
| $14.9M | 0.03% |
350,886
-103,492
| -23% | -$3.72M |
|
636
Avnet
AVT
$6.86B
| $14.9M | 0.03% |
337,150
+3,243
| +1% | +$134K |
|
|
GAP
637
The Gap Inc
GAP
$7.3B
| $14.8M | 0.03% |
379,718
-211,040
| -36% | -$8.26M |
|
|
PACW
638
DELISTED
PacWest Bancorp
PACW
| $14.8M | 0.03% |
350,403
+28,765
| +9% | +$1.13M |
|
639
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$69.6B
| $14.8M | 0.03% |
300,368
+186,090
| +163% | +$9.25M |
|
|
AXE
640
DELISTED
Anixter International Inc
AXE
| $14.7M | 0.03% |
163,836
+9,675
| +6% | +$841K |
|
641
UMB Financial
UMBF
$11.3B
| $14.7M | 0.03% |
228,927
+17,755
| +8% | +$1.08M |
|
642
Teleflex
TFX
$5.96B
| $14.7M | 0.03% |
156,277
+17,705
| +13% | +$1.62M |
|
|
TCS
643
DELISTED
THE CONTAINER STORE GROUP, INC.
TCS
| $14.6M | 0.03% |
+20,933
| New | +$12.3M |
|
|
SLXP
644
DELISTED
SALIX PHARMACEUTICALS LTD DEL
SLXP
| $14.6M | 0.03% |
162,634
+1,293
| +0.8% | +$103K |
|
645
Kirby Corp
KEX
$7.01B
| $14.6M | 0.03% |
146,952
+3,402
| +2% | +$312K |
|
|
CBST
646
DELISTED
CUBIST PHARMACEUTICALS INC
CBST
| $14.6M | 0.03% |
211,769
-4,760
| -2% | -$308K |
|
647
Ralph Lauren
RL
$22.4B
| $14.6M | 0.03% |
82,467
+2,261
| +3% | +$385K |
|
648
Broadridge
BR
$18.4B
| $14.5M | 0.03% |
367,070
+82,102
| +29% | +$2.97M |
|
649
Kohl's
KSS
$2.16B
| $14.5M | 0.03% |
255,445
-2,143
| -0.8% | -$118K |
|
650
Alcoa
AA
$11.3B
| $14.5M | 0.03% |
566,127
+5,055
| +0.9% | +$112K |
|
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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.