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 |
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
|
+$222M |
| 2 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$174M |
| 3 |
Healthcare Realty
HR
|
+$162M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$116M |
| 5 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
|
+$96M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$418M |
| 2 |
Liberty Broadband Class C
LBRDK
|
+$327M |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$289M |
| 4 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$241M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$204M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.29% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.21% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.06% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.15% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76
Bank of America
BAC
$435B
| $405M | 0.32% |
13,418,982
-188,208
| -1% | -$6.29M |
|
77
Regency Centers
REG
$14.7B
| $399M | 0.32% |
7,416,040
+23,765
| +0.3% | +$1.45M |
|
|
SCHW
78
Charles Schwab
SCHW
$183B
| $398M | 0.32% |
5,531,670
+546,288
| +11% | +$37.9M |
|
79
CBRE Group
CBRE
$42.5B
| $395M | 0.31% |
5,855,773
+55,529
| +1% | +$4.4M |
|
80
Fastenal
FAST
$54.7B
| $393M | 0.31% |
17,082,836
-884,076
| -5% | -$22.3M |
|
81
S&P Global
SPGI
$121B
| $393M | 0.31% |
1,285,943
+165,512
| +15% | +$59.2M |
|
|
82
Idexx Laboratories
IDXX
$44.1B
| $390M | 0.31% |
1,197,485
+604,651
| +102% | +$222M |
|
83
NextEra Energy
NEE
$181B
| $389M | 0.31% |
4,966,052
-168,573
| -3% | -$14.3M |
|
84
Procter & Gamble
PG
$336B
| $388M | 0.31% |
3,071,007
-99,954
| -3% | -$14.2M |
|
85
Netflix
NFLX
$299B
| $382M | 0.3% |
16,229,460
+218,310
| +1% | +$4.85M |
|
86
Agilent Technologies
A
$39.1B
| $379M | 0.3% |
3,118,730
+2,799
| +0.1% | +$359K |
|
87
Home Depot
HD
$331B
| $378M | 0.3% |
1,368,892
-39,077
| -3% | -$11.5M |
|
88
Vail Resorts
MTN
$5.32B
| $371M | 0.29% |
1,718,793
-24,089
| -1% | -$5.48M |
|
89
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
$65.7B
| $368M | 0.29% |
1,580,134
+38,417
| +2% | +$9.51M |
|
90
Deere & Co
DE
$160B
| $360M | 0.29% |
1,078,852
-12,266
| -1% | -$4.2M |
|
91
Linde
LIN
$221B
| $354M | 0.28% |
1,314,432
+107,416
| +9% | +$30.9M |
|
92
Blackrock
BLK
$169B
| $338M | 0.27% |
613,791
+22,473
| +4% | +$14.7M |
|
|
AIRC
93
DELISTED
Apartment Income REIT Corp.
AIRC
| $334M | 0.27% |
8,658,266
-76,515
| -0.9% | -$3.24M |
|
94
Martin Marietta Materials
MLM
$31.5B
| $330M | 0.26% |
1,024,302
-864
| -0.1% | -$293K |
|
95
NVR
NVR
$16.5B
| $327M | 0.26% |
81,898
-3,155
| -4% | -$13.4M |
|
96
Zoetis
ZTS
$32.4B
| $323M | 0.26% |
2,177,933
+225,510
| +12% | +$37.7M |
|
97
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
$24.6B
| $320M | 0.25% |
5,657,188
-20,523
| -0.4% | -$1.27M |
|
98
Salesforce
CRM
$151B
| $319M | 0.25% |
2,218,218
-268,353
| -11% | -$45.5M |
|
99
Medtronic
MDT
$109B
| $317M | 0.25% |
3,929,186
-29,171
| -0.7% | -$2.62M |
|
100
Gartner
IT
$10.1B
| $316M | 0.25% |
1,141,545
-6,258
| -0.5% | -$1.75M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2022 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2022, Principal Financial Group held 2,628 positions worth $126B, down 6.9% from $135B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2022 filing shows 120 new, 733 increased, 1,605 reduced and 136 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF: 564,225 shares worth $54.2M. The largest sale was Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF, an estimated $418M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2022 buy was iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF: 564,225 shares worth $54.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Idexx Laboratories in Q3 2022, an estimated $222M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2022 reduction was Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF, cutting an estimated $418M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated in Q3 2022, selling an estimated $161M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $126B portfolio in Q3 2022.
- Principal Financial Group opened 120 new positions and closed 136 in Q3 2022.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 6.9% quarter-over-quarter to $126B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2022, filed 9 Nov 2022.