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 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$189M |
| 2 |
Domino's
DPZ
|
+$179M |
| 3 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$172M |
| 4 |
VICI Properties
VICI
|
+$120M |
| 5 |
Vail Resorts
MTN
|
+$108M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$118M |
| 2 |
CDK
CDK Global, Inc.
CDK
|
+$115M |
| 3 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$107M |
| 4 |
Steris
STE
|
+$106M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$99.6M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.13% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.66% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.56% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.61% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
626
Genuine Parts
GPC
$17.1B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
224,303
-1,553
| -0.7% | -$161K |
|
627
Independence Realty Trust
IRT
$3.92B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
2,321,609
+56,546
| +2% | +$581K |
|
|
GTLS
628
DELISTED
Chart Industries
GTLS
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
274,191
+3,019
| +1% | +$244K |
|
629
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.2B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
545,491
-30,964
| -5% | -$1.48M |
|
630
RLI Corp
RLI
$5.62B
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
689,828
-2,380
| -0.3% | -$82K |
|
|
WRK
631
DELISTED
WestRock Company
WRK
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
644,683
+6,396
| +1% | +$250K |
|
632
Hershey
HSY
$35.2B
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
215,252
-668
| -0.3% | -$72.7K |
|
633
Qualys
QLYS
$5.1B
| $24.5M | 0.02% |
296,313
-4,306
| -1% | -$358K |
|
634
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$23.3B
| $24.5M | 0.02% |
201,602
+7,908
| +4% | +$867K |
|
635
Neogen
NEOG
$2.63B
| $24.5M | 0.02% |
852,234
-2,156
| -0.3% | -$65.2K |
|
|
VSM
636
DELISTED
Versum Materials, Inc.
VSM
| $24.4M | 0.02% |
485,835
+1,894
| +0.4% | +$75.4K |
|
637
Monro
MNRO
$383M
| $24.4M | 0.02% |
281,571
-183
| -0.1% | -$13.9K |
|
|
SNV
638
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
707,210
-21,875
| -3% | -$803K |
|
639
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.67B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
1,320,891
+1,294,714
| +4,946% | +$22.1M |
|
640
Strategic Education
STRA
$1.85B
| $24.3M | 0.02% |
184,740
-711
| -0.4% | -$86.6K |
|
641
HNI Corp
HNI
$3.24B
| $24.2M | 0.02% |
667,401
-176,379
| -21% | -$6.78M |
|
|
CSFL
642
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
| $24.2M | 0.02% |
1,016,933
+97,076
| +11% | +$2.4M |
|
|
CY
643
DELISTED
Cypress Semiconductor
CY
| $24.2M | 0.02% |
1,619,807
+16,236
| +1% | +$236K |
|
|
SWI
644
DELISTED
SolarWinds Corporation Common Stock
SWI
| $24M | 0.02% |
1,167,105
+46,414
| +4% | +$870K |
|
645
Gentex
GNTX
$4.97B
| $24M | 0.02% |
1,161,608
-1,484
| -0.1% | -$31K |
|
646
Core Laboratories
CLB
$488M
| $24M | 0.02% |
348,353
+52,007
| +18% | +$3.49M |
|
647
Protolabs
PRLB
$1.79B
| $24M | 0.02% |
228,379
-2,902
| -1% | -$326K |
|
|
SJI
648
DELISTED
South Jersey Industries, Inc.
SJI
| $24M | 0.02% |
748,550
+46,736
| +7% | +$1.41M |
|
649
Ciena
CIEN
$53.4B
| $24M | 0.02% |
642,419
+9,682
| +2% | +$376K |
|
|
TSS
650
DELISTED
Total System Services, Inc.
TSS
| $24M | 0.02% |
252,116
-20,830
| -8% | -$1.88M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2019, Principal Financial Group held 2,299 positions worth $107B, up 14% from $93.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2019 filing shows 59 new, 812 increased, 1,315 reduced and 94 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M. The largest sale was O'Reilly Automotive, an estimated $118M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 16% of assets, up from 15% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2019 buy was Capri Holdings: 848,055 shares worth $38.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Alibaba in Q1 2019, an estimated $189M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2019 reduction was O'Reilly Automotive, cutting an estimated $118M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A in Q1 2019, selling an estimated $73.4M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $107B portfolio in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group opened 59 new positions and closed 94 in Q1 2019.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 14% quarter-over-quarter to $107B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2019, filed 10 May 2019.