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
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
|
+$246M |
| 3 |
Broadstone Net Lease
BNL
|
+$244M |
| 4 |
Tyler Technologies
TYL
|
+$235M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$173M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Motorola Solutions
MSI
|
+$309M |
| 2 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$303M |
| 3 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
CBRE Group
CBRE
|
+$213M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.69% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.93% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.25% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
901
Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF
$4.42B
| $22M | 0.01% |
473,136
+37,934
| +9% | +$1.53M |
|
902
MDU Resources
MDU
$4.17B
| $22M | 0.01% |
1,843,418
+28,579
| +2% | +$358K |
|
903
Sonos
SONO
$1.73B
| $22M | 0.01% |
623,437
+184,165
| +42% | +$6.89M |
|
904
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.18B
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
726,311
+25,851
| +4% | +$763K |
|
905
UDR
UDR
$12.3B
| $21.9M | 0.01% |
447,019
+8,107
| +2% | +$381K |
|
906
Integer Holdings
ITGR
$4.12B
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
231,811
-328
| -0.1% | -$30.2K |
|
907
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.35B
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
106,291
+3,506
| +3% | +$688K |
|
908
Devon Energy
DVN
$52.1B
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
746,612
+28,260
| +4% | +$731K |
|
909
Pentair
PNR
$10.4B
| $21.8M | 0.01% |
322,839
-3,502
| -1% | -$232K |
|
910
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$3.42B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
140,727
+9,923
| +8% | +$1.59M |
|
911
Walker & Dunlop
WD
$1.71B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
208,117
+3,413
| +2% | +$357K |
|
912
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.94B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
595,976
-46,965
| -7% | -$1.76M |
|
913
Lumentum
LITE
$55.5B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
264,002
+3,411
| +1% | +$287K |
|
914
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.51B
| $21.7M | 0.01% |
736,303
-342,198
| -32% | -$10.3M |
|
915
Wolverine World Wide
WWW
$1.61B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
642,744
+30,333
| +5% | +$1.15M |
|
916
EQT Corp
EQT
$33.3B
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
970,696
+12,655
| +1% | +$256K |
|
|
NUVA
917
DELISTED
NuVasive, Inc.
NUVA
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
318,763
+22,072
| +7% | +$1.51M |
|
918
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$269M
| $21.6M | 0.01% |
776,813
+15,318
| +2% | +$434K |
|
|
HOLX
919
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
322,926
-22,458
| -7% | -$1.5M |
|
920
AES
AES
$10.5B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
826,006
+4,860
| +0.6% | +$128K |
|
|
PQDI
921
Principal Spectrum Preferred and Income ETF
PQDI
$69.5M
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
995,521
| – | – |
|
922
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$31.7B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
407,690
+16,645
| +4% | +$961K |
|
923
CVB Financial
CVBF
$3.94B
| $21.5M | 0.01% |
1,042,098
+25,245
| +2% | +$551K |
|
924
Viatris
VTRS
$20.4B
| $21.4M | 0.01% |
1,500,013
+2,388
| +0.2% | +$34.5K |
|
925
BrightView Holdings
BV
$1.22B
| $21.4M | 0.01% |
1,329,571
+100,072
| +8% | +$1.76M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,712 positions worth $155B, up 8.9% from $142B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 filing shows 231 new, 1,591 increased, 764 reduced and 116 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M. The largest sale was Motorola Solutions, an estimated $309M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2021 buy was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to CoStar Group in Q2 2021, an estimated $486M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Motorola Solutions, cutting an estimated $309M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited New Oriental in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $68.1M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $155B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 231 new positions and closed 116 in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $155B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 10 Aug 2021.