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 |
CoStar Group
CSGP
|
+$351M |
| 2 |
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
|
+$234M |
| 3 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$214M |
| 4 |
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
|
+$158M |
| 5 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$152M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
INXN
Interxion Holding N.V.
INXN
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$234M |
| 3 |
Wayfair
W
|
+$187M |
| 4 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$173M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$171M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.28% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.9% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.46% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.43% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EGOV
776
DELISTED
NIC Inc
EGOV
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
538,444
-21,893
| -4% | -$447K |
|
777
Fox Class A
FOXA
$25.9B
| $12.4M | 0.01% |
523,953
+14,183
| +3% | +$467K |
|
|
HES
778
DELISTED
Hess
HES
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
370,671
+3,024
| +0.8% | +$164K |
|
779
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
$791M
| $12.3M | 0.01% |
292,671
-16,781
| -5% | -$1.06M |
|
780
Dorman Products
DORM
$4.08B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
221,336
-9,149
| -4% | -$623K |
|
|
WWE
781
DELISTED
World Wrestling Entertainment
WWE
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
359,758
-44,636
| -11% | -$2.16M |
|
782
Pentair
PNR
$11.2B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
409,816
-5,660
| -1% | -$228K |
|
|
NVRO
783
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
121,892
-20,032
| -14% | -$2.41M |
|
784
Revvity
RVTY
$12.7B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
161,849
+2,093
| +1% | +$186K |
|
785
DexCom
DXCM
$31.3B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
180,776
+62,732
| +53% | +$3.9M |
|
|
FBC
786
DELISTED
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. New
FBC
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
613,148
-11,048
| -2% | -$357K |
|
787
Curtiss-Wright
CW
$26.4B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
131,392
-54,413
| -29% | -$6.97M |
|
788
Rayonier
RYN
$6.45B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
568,031
-194,898
| -26% | -$4.91M |
|
789
Hamilton Lane
HLNE
$5.43B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
218,950
-6,982
| -3% | -$436K |
|
790
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.54B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
189,085
-76,076
| -29% | -$5.75M |
|
|
AAN.A
791
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
531,483
-551,170
| -51% | -$12.6M |
|
792
Flowers Foods
FLO
$1.53B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
589,889
-245,873
| -29% | -$5.36M |
|
793
Mercury Systems
MRCY
$6.53B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
169,372
-71,784
| -30% | -$5.44M |
|
794
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.37B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
205,542
-11,183
| -5% | -$695K |
|
|
NATI
795
DELISTED
National Instruments Corp
NATI
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
364,269
-150,148
| -29% | -$6M |
|
796
Landstar System
LSTR
$6.01B
| $12M | 0.01% |
125,572
-51,026
| -29% | -$5.43M |
|
797
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.61B
| $12M | 0.01% |
117,114
-56,043
| -32% | -$6.16M |
|
798
FormFactor
FORM
$9B
| $12M | 0.01% |
596,839
-32,004
| -5% | -$764K |
|
799
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
$111B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
212,976
+4,893
| +2% | +$364K |
|
800
Knight Transportation
KNX
$11.3B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
363,855
-158,743
| -30% | -$5.61M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Principal Financial Group held 2,294 positions worth $90.3B, down 25% from $120B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2020 filing shows 64 new, 735 increased, 1,378 reduced and 95 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: 1,099,000 shares worth $136M. The largest sale was Interxion Holding N.V., an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2020 buy was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF: 1,099,000 shares worth $136M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to CoStar Group in Q1 2020, an estimated $351M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $234M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Interxion Holding N.V. in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $90.3B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Principal Financial Group opened 64 new positions and closed 95 in Q1 2020.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 25% quarter-over-quarter to $90.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 12 May 2020.