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 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$194M |
| 2 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$145M |
| 3 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
Element Solutions
ESI
|
+$88.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
Kinder Morgan
KMI
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$97.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.84% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.83% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.7% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.52% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
651
Avery Dennison
AVY
$12.8B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
284,248
+5,527
| +2% | +$321K |
|
|
WCN
652
Waste Connections
WCN
$43.6B
| $17.3M | 0.03% |
549,387
+14,076
| +3% | +$449K |
|
653
Carter's
CRI
$1.43B
| $17.2M | 0.03% |
161,735
+3,632
| +2% | +$364K |
|
654
Alibaba
BABA
$276B
| $17.2M | 0.03% |
208,866
-33,748
| -14% | -$2.9M |
|
655
Moog Inc Class A
MOG.A
$12.4B
| $17.2M | 0.03% |
242,982
-12,006
| -5% | -$850K |
|
|
SIRO
656
DELISTED
SIRONA DENTAL SYSTEMS INC COM STK
SIRO
| $17.2M | 0.03% |
170,969
+3,508
| +2% | +$337K |
|
|
SNDK
657
DELISTED
SANDISK CORP
SNDK
| $17.1M | 0.03% |
293,963
-79,379
| -21% | -$5.31M |
|
658
Primerica
PRI
$10.1B
| $17M | 0.03% |
371,722
+17,359
| +5% | +$811K |
|
|
SRCL
659
DELISTED
Stericycle Inc
SRCL
| $17M | 0.03% |
126,716
+3,192
| +3% | +$438K |
|
660
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
$13.1B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
642,116
+20,094
| +3% | +$539K |
|
661
Cadence Design Systems
CDNS
$91.8B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
858,441
+40,173
| +5% | +$779K |
|
662
Alerian MLP ETF
AMLP
$12.9B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
+216,808
| New | +$18M |
|
663
OGE Energy
OGE
$9.86B
| $16.9M | 0.03% |
590,120
+21,738
| +4% | +$677K |
|
|
XL
664
DELISTED
XL Group Ltd.
XL
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
450,993
+99,153
| +28% | +$3.72M |
|
665
Zebra Technologies
ZBRA
$13.5B
| $16.8M | 0.03% |
150,886
+6,101
| +4% | +$633K |
|
666
Copa Holdings
CPA
$5.56B
| $16.7M | 0.02% |
202,470
+192,976
| +2,033% | +$18.4M |
|
|
INN
667
Summit Hotel Properties
INN
$766M
| $16.7M | 0.02% |
1,284,115
+31,002
| +2% | +$413K |
|
|
XLNX
668
DELISTED
Xilinx Inc
XLNX
| $16.7M | 0.02% |
377,322
-8,640
| -2% | -$389K |
|
|
GCI
669
DELISTED
Gannett Co., Inc
GCI
| $16.6M | 0.02% |
+1,186,696
| New | +$16.9M |
|
670
Viasat
VSAT
$9.67B
| $16.6M | 0.02% |
275,414
-3,765
| -1% | -$234K |
|
671
Mid-America Apartment Communities
MAA
$16B
| $16.6M | 0.02% |
227,778
+6,587
| +3% | +$498K |
|
672
Expedia Group
EXPE
$36.5B
| $16.5M | 0.02% |
151,363
+5,522
| +4% | +$571K |
|
|
SEE
673
DELISTED
Sealed Air
SEE
| $16.5M | 0.02% |
321,778
+11,774
| +4% | +$566K |
|
674
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$26B
| $16.5M | 0.02% |
226,937
-923
| -0.4% | -$68.1K |
|
675
WisdomTree
WT
$2.79B
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
748,512
+731,160
| +4,214% | +$15.4M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,297 positions worth $67.1B, down 0.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 filing shows 141 new, 1,017 increased, 1,005 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M. The largest sale was Williams Companies, an estimated $197M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2015 buy was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Signet Jewelers in Q2 2015, an estimated $194M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Williams Companies, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Paramount Group in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $80.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 141 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 10 Aug 2015.