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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$416M |
| 2 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$388M |
| 3 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$228M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$114M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$409M |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$238M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
HES
Hess
HES
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.75% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.23% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.78% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.74% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SFG
676
DELISTED
STANCORP FINL GRP
SFG
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
138,283
+9,447
| +7% | +$1.08M |
|
677
KLA
KLAC
$236B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
2,270,190
+31,060
| +1% | +$199K |
|
678
KeyCorp
KEY
$24.2B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
1,192,897
-3,802,726
| -76% | -$49.9M |
|
679
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$27.5B
| $15.7M | 0.02% |
538,036
+2,294
| +0.4% | +$78.5K |
|
680
HNI Corp
HNI
$3.14B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
432,664
+88,156
| +26% | +$3.73M |
|
|
WFM
681
DELISTED
Whole Foods Market Inc
WFM
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
465,544
-66,449
| -12% | -$2.11M |
|
682
Monolithic Power Systems
MPWR
$64.7B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
244,677
+10,163
| +4% | +$631K |
|
683
Brown-Forman Class B
BF.B
$13.2B
| $15.6M | 0.02% |
490,059
+9,337
| +2% | +$311K |
|
684
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.38B
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
764,777
+51,544
| +7% | +$1.09M |
|
|
IM
685
DELISTED
Ingram Micro
IM
| $15.5M | 0.02% |
508,950
+20,244
| +4% | +$612K |
|
|
GPT
686
DELISTED
Gramercy Property Trust
GPT
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
+666,627
| New | +$41.5M |
|
687
Align Technology
ALGN
$12.4B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
233,618
+4,547
| +2% | +$292K |
|
688
Sonoco
SON
$5.62B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
376,322
-6,979
| -2% | -$291K |
|
689
Acadia Realty Trust
AKR
$3.08B
| $15.4M | 0.02% |
463,826
+20,607
| +5% | +$673K |
|
|
GMCR
690
DELISTED
KEURIG GREEN MTN INC
GMCR
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
170,194
-2,386
| -1% | -$148K |
|
|
TMH
691
DELISTED
Team Health Holdings Inc
TMH
| $15.3M | 0.02% |
348,345
-7,065
| -2% | -$374K |
|
692
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.29B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
308,054
+11,109
| +4% | +$606K |
|
693
Texas Roadhouse
TXRH
$13.7B
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
425,552
+18,903
| +5% | +$670K |
|
|
LLTC
694
DELISTED
Linear Technology Corp
LLTC
| $15.2M | 0.02% |
356,867
+7,091
| +2% | +$312K |
|
|
BMR
695
DELISTED
BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC
BMR
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
638,269
-835,916
| -57% | -$19.4M |
|
696
Gentex
GNTX
$5.03B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
943,552
+13,024
| +1% | +$210K |
|
|
MBFI
697
DELISTED
MB Financial Corp
MBFI
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
466,315
+15,862
| +4% | +$528K |
|
|
CMD
698
DELISTED
Cantel Medical Corporation
CMD
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
242,720
+10,052
| +4% | +$613K |
|
699
Republic Services
RSG
$65B
| $15.1M | 0.02% |
342,445
+5,212
| +2% | +$227K |
|
700
Penske Automotive Group
PAG
$14.5B
| $15M | 0.02% |
355,376
+9,725
| +3% | +$458K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,273 positions worth $67.3B, up 5.7% from $63.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 filing shows 90 new, 1,503 increased, 530 reduced and 82 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $409M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equinix in Q4 2015, an estimated $388M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $409M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Bausch Health in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $238M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 90 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $67.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.