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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
676
Vermilion Energy
VET
$1.66B
| $20.4M | 0.03% |
482,754
+127,343
| +36% | +$5.2M |
|
677
Grupo Cibest SA
CIB
$21.2B
| $20.3M | 0.03% |
553,664
| – | – |
|
|
UFS
678
DELISTED
DOMTAR CORPORATION (New)
UFS
| $20.3M | 0.03% |
519,800
+22,239
| +4% | +$847K |
|
679
NCR Voyix
VYX
$1.19B
| $20.3M | 0.03% |
814,594
+6,209
| +0.8% | +$139K |
|
680
Ball Corp
BALL
$17.5B
| $20.3M | 0.03% |
539,540
-906
| -0.2% | -$35K |
|
681
Bread Financial
BFH
$4.32B
| $20.2M | 0.03% |
110,838
-6,776
| -6% | -$1.18M |
|
682
Entergy
ETR
$50.3B
| $20.2M | 0.03% |
549,544
-323,410
| -37% | -$11.6M |
|
|
CNSL
683
DELISTED
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.
CNSL
| $20.2M | 0.03% |
751,718
+41,492
| +6% | +$1.08M |
|
684
The GEO Group
GEO
$4B
| $20.1M | 0.03% |
840,459
-736,325
| -47% | -$14.3M |
|
685
Olin
OLN
$2.53B
| $20.1M | 0.03% |
785,867
+143,479
| +22% | +$3.4M |
|
|
SNV
686
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $20.1M | 0.03% |
489,201
+26,093
| +6% | +$960K |
|
|
BRCD
687
DELISTED
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. NEW
BRCD
| $20.1M | 0.03% |
1,607,615
+19,716
| +1% | +$222K |
|
|
WPX
688
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
| $20M | 0.03% |
1,375,621
+29,757
| +2% | +$394K |
|
689
Textron
TXT
$14.9B
| $20M | 0.03% |
411,047
-3,608
| -0.9% | -$157K |
|
|
GRMN
690
Garmin
GRMN
$56.9B
| $20M | 0.03% |
411,534
+17,093
| +4% | +$851K |
|
691
Prosperity Bancshares
PB
$8.9B
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
277,880
+4,634
| +2% | +$290K |
|
692
Masco
MAS
$14.6B
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
630,715
-206,944
| -25% | -$6.64M |
|
693
Brunswick
BC
$5.23B
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
365,426
+4,754
| +1% | +$235K |
|
|
TUP
694
DELISTED
Tupperware Brands Corporation
TUP
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
378,548
-2,306
| -0.6% | -$135K |
|
695
Lumen
LUMN
$6.43B
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
836,517
-4,559
| -0.5% | -$116K |
|
|
DCT
696
DELISTED
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
| $19.9M | 0.03% |
414,705
+3,197
| +0.8% | +$147K |
|
697
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.76B
| $19.8M | 0.03% |
460,996
+26,197
| +6% | +$1.06M |
|
698
Acadia Realty Trust
AKR
$3.02B
| $19.8M | 0.03% |
606,780
+15,877
| +3% | +$530K |
|
699
Argan
AGX
$6.9B
| $19.8M | 0.03% |
280,702
+73,830
| +36% | +$4.61M |
|
|
XEC
700
DELISTED
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
| $19.8M | 0.03% |
145,709
+4,312
| +3% | +$577K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.