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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
951
Watts Water Technologies
WTS
$11.5B
| $9.59M | 0.02% |
181,540
+5,164
| +3% | +$274K |
|
|
VA
952
DELISTED
Virgin America Inc.
VA
| $9.57M | 0.02% |
+279,651
| New | +$9.13M |
|
|
EE
953
DELISTED
El Paso Electric Company
EE
| $9.57M | 0.02% |
259,804
+6,690
| +3% | +$240K |
|
954
SLM Corp
SLM
$4.89B
| $9.54M | 0.02% |
1,289,843
-31,618
| -2% | -$279K |
|
955
Brixmor Property Group
BRX
$9.67B
| $9.54M | 0.02% |
406,344
-8,393
| -2% | -$200K |
|
956
Tetra Tech
TTEK
$8.49B
| $9.53M | 0.02% |
1,960,935
+72,925
| +4% | +$373K |
|
|
CORE
957
DELISTED
Core Mark Holding Co., Inc.
CORE
| $9.51M | 0.01% |
290,452
+279,976
| +2,673% | +$8.67M |
|
958
Royal Gold
RGLD
$16.8B
| $9.48M | 0.01% |
201,788
+17,280
| +9% | +$889K |
|
959
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.65B
| $9.44M | 0.01% |
149,802
+810
| +0.5% | +$61.3K |
|
|
TBHC
960
DELISTED
The Brand House Collective
TBHC
| $9.42M | 0.01% |
437,468
+14,729
| +3% | +$370K |
|
|
IDTI
961
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
| $9.42M | 0.01% |
464,121
+18,176
| +4% | +$356K |
|
962
Synaptics
SYNA
$4.19B
| $9.4M | 0.01% |
114,007
-116,837
| -51% | -$8.83M |
|
|
AF
963
DELISTED
Astoria Financial Corporation
AF
| $9.38M | 0.01% |
582,912
+24,167
| +4% | +$374K |
|
964
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.5B
| $9.38M | 0.01% |
131,373
-5,631
| -4% | -$446K |
|
965
Cognex
CGNX
$10.9B
| $9.35M | 0.01% |
544,170
+24,736
| +5% | +$491K |
|
|
RAX
966
DELISTED
Rackspace Hosting Inc
RAX
| $9.35M | 0.01% |
378,888
+6,727
| +2% | +$217K |
|
967
ITT
ITT
$17.5B
| $9.34M | 0.01% |
279,411
+1,113
| +0.4% | +$41.3K |
|
|
KNGT
968
DELISTED
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
KNGT
| $9.34M | 0.01% |
389,209
+2,265
| +0.6% | +$54.4K |
|
969
Charles River Laboratories
CRL
$11.2B
| $9.3M | 0.01% |
146,375
+4,626
| +3% | +$332K |
|
970
Globe Life
GL
$14.2B
| $9.28M | 0.01% |
164,636
-16,751
| -9% | -$994K |
|
|
FEIC
971
DELISTED
FEI COMPANY
FEIC
| $9.28M | 0.01% |
127,084
+3,197
| +3% | +$252K |
|
972
America Movil
AMX
$76.1B
| $9.27M | 0.01% |
560,040
-336,839
| -38% | -$6.32M |
|
|
CATM
973
DELISTED
Cardtronics plc Class A Ordinary Shares (UK)
CATM
| $9.25M | 0.01% |
282,752
+1,773
| +0.6% | +$61.2K |
|
|
HRC
974
DELISTED
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.
HRC
| $9.23M | 0.01% |
177,442
+9,240
| +5% | +$500K |
|
975
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.2B
| $9.21M | 0.01% |
133,774
+9,102
| +7% | +$675K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.