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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
HNI Corp
HNI
$3.09B
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
321,384
+193,081
| +150% | +$9.96M |
|
|
UIL
677
DELISTED
UIL HOLDINGS
UIL
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
357,978
-1,529
| -0.4% | -$75.9K |
|
678
Helen of Troy
HELE
$658M
| $16.4M | 0.02% |
168,160
-2,677
| -2% | -$235K |
|
679
Eagle Materials
EXP
$6.55B
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
213,971
+5,478
| +3% | +$453K |
|
680
Jack Henry & Associates
JKHY
$11.5B
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
251,880
+10,359
| +4% | +$688K |
|
|
DNKN
681
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $16.3M | 0.02% |
+296,281
| New | +$15.3M |
|
682
Lithia Motors
LAD
$9.63B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
143,539
-2,187
| -2% | -$233K |
|
683
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.6B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
288,058
-13,197
| -4% | -$755K |
|
684
United Bankshares
UBSI
$6.72B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
402,027
-6,160
| -2% | -$235K |
|
685
Vulcan Materials
VMC
$36.9B
| $16.2M | 0.02% |
192,622
-323
| -0.2% | -$28.2K |
|
686
Diamondrock Hospitality Co
DRH
$2.68B
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
1,260,153
-23,487
| -2% | -$317K |
|
687
Arrow Electronics
ARW
$10.4B
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
289,097
+6,937
| +2% | +$422K |
|
|
SUSQ
688
DELISTED
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC
SUSQ
| $16.1M | 0.02% |
1,138,583
-20,302
| -2% | -$282K |
|
689
Voya Financial
VOYA
$8.99B
| $16M | 0.02% |
344,552
+313,487
| +1,009% | +$14.1M |
|
|
AHL
690
DELISTED
ASPEN Insurance Holding Limited
AHL
| $16M | 0.02% |
334,242
-809,894
| -71% | -$38.4M |
|
691
NVR
NVR
$17.3B
| $16M | 0.02% |
11,938
+528
| +5% | +$712K |
|
692
Sonoco
SON
$5.84B
| $16M | 0.02% |
373,232
-8,318
| -2% | -$375K |
|
693
Dover
DOV
$26.7B
| $16M | 0.02% |
282,141
-19,945
| -7% | -$1.19M |
|
694
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$8.12B
| $16M | 0.02% |
228,989
-7,388
| -3% | -$549K |
|
695
Cintas
CTAS
$87.4B
| $15.9M | 0.02% |
752,184
-18,572
| -2% | -$390K |
|
696
Waters Corp
WAT
$37.5B
| $15.8M | 0.02% |
123,272
+15,534
| +14% | +$2.02M |
|
697
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$458M
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
192,318
+25,605
| +15% | +$1.99M |
|
698
Western Union
WU
$2.57B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
771,063
+1,056
| +0.1% | +$22.5K |
|
699
Dick's Sporting Goods
DKS
$18.7B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
301,791
+12,651
| +4% | +$696K |
|
|
CBM
700
DELISTED
Cambrex Corporation
CBM
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
354,598
-925
| -0.3% | -$38.3K |
|
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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.