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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
826
Jabil
JBL
$30.1B
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
603,338
+32,833
| +6% | +$774K |
|
|
DHC
827
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$2.15B
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
737,560
+41,268
| +6% | +$818K |
|
|
JNPR
828
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
493,507
-12,077
| -2% | -$317K |
|
829
Unum
UNM
$13.4B
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
358,536
-15,603
| -4% | -$546K |
|
830
H.B. Fuller
FUL
$3B
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
315,245
-4,570
| -1% | -$193K |
|
|
HME
831
DELISTED
HOME PROPERTIES, INC
HME
| $12.8M | 0.02% |
175,094
+305
| +0.2% | +$22.1K |
|
|
EFII
832
DELISTED
Electronics for Imaging
EFII
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
292,653
-6,642
| -2% | -$286K |
|
|
CAFD
833
DELISTED
8point3 Energy Partners LP
CAFD
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
+683,391
| New | +$13.6M |
|
834
MKS Inc
MKSI
$17.4B
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
334,378
-4,985
| -1% | -$182K |
|
835
CMS Energy
CMS
$23B
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
398,344
-188,611
| -32% | -$6.34M |
|
836
United Rentals
URI
$65.7B
| $12.7M | 0.02% |
144,479
+3,613
| +3% | +$346K |
|
|
CSC
837
DELISTED
Computer Sciences
CSC
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
457,277
+4,267
| +0.9% | +$120K |
|
838
Kirby Corp
KEX
$7.01B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
164,971
-1,863
| -1% | -$148K |
|
839
Lennox International
LII
$15B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
117,160
+5,835
| +5% | +$648K |
|
840
ArcBest
ARCB
$3.15B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
395,946
+19,314
| +5% | +$690K |
|
|
SGI
841
Somnigroup International
SGI
$14.4B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
763,548
+70,540
| +10% | +$1.08M |
|
842
Old Republic International
ORI
$10.9B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
804,305
+7,262
| +0.9% | +$112K |
|
843
Acadia Realty Trust
AKR
$3.02B
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
431,862
-4,356
| -1% | -$137K |
|
|
SNV
844
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $12.6M | 0.02% |
407,722
+39,040
| +11% | +$1.13M |
|
845
Oneok
OKE
$56.7B
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
317,753
+18,255
| +6% | +$810K |
|
|
VAR
846
DELISTED
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
VAR
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
169,648
+19,385
| +13% | +$1.52M |
|
|
HTS
847
DELISTED
HATTERAS FINANCIAL CORP
HTS
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
767,650
+752,187
| +4,864% | +$13.5M |
|
848
Teradyne
TER
$50B
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
648,265
+9,362
| +1% | +$187K |
|
849
Cognex
CGNX
$9.62B
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
519,434
+18,712
| +4% | +$460K |
|
|
RSPP
850
DELISTED
RSP Permian, Inc.
RSPP
| $12.5M | 0.02% |
443,905
+40,848
| +10% | +$1.16M |
|
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.