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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IDTI
976
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
530,170
+23,551
| +5% | +$486K |
|
977
Argan
AGX
$6.9B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
+206,872
| New | +$10.1M |
|
978
Energizer
ENR
$1.47B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
244,864
+10,344
| +4% | +$508K |
|
979
Brink's
BCO
$5.01B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
329,226
-18,494
| -5% | -$635K |
|
|
FCB
980
DELISTED
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.
FCB
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
317,219
+49,702
| +19% | +$1.83M |
|
981
IPG Photonics
IPGP
$3.4B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
147,992
+8,156
| +6% | +$681K |
|
982
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.94B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
681,341
+42,698
| +7% | +$766K |
|
|
TECD
983
DELISTED
Tech Data Corp
TECD
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
143,535
+9,521
| +7% | +$737K |
|
984
Fabrinet
FN
$14.9B
| $12.2M | 0.02% |
272,477
+49,102
| +22% | +$1.95M |
|
985
HealthEquity
HQY
$8.71B
| $12.1M | 0.02% |
320,637
+62,599
| +24% | +$1.98M |
|
986
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.3B
| $12.1M | 0.02% |
124,041
-110
| -0.1% | -$10.7K |
|
987
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.76B
| $12.1M | 0.02% |
397,212
+215
| +0.1% | +$6.87K |
|
988
Hanmi Financial
HAFC
$935M
| $12.1M | 0.02% |
458,205
+29,470
| +7% | +$742K |
|
989
Boyd Gaming
BYD
$6.75B
| $12.1M | 0.02% |
610,044
+25,336
| +4% | +$487K |
|
990
Brady Corp
BRC
$4.46B
| $12M | 0.02% |
348,089
+8,336
| +2% | +$275K |
|
991
WD-40
WDFC
$2.98B
| $12M | 0.02% |
106,927
+10,372
| +11% | +$1.21M |
|
|
BKI
992
DELISTED
Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock
BKI
| $12M | 0.02% |
293,937
+23,997
| +9% | +$940K |
|
|
GOV
993
DELISTED
Government Properties Income Trust
GOV
| $12M | 0.02% |
529,349
+19,476
| +4% | +$456K |
|
|
ISLE
994
DELISTED
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc
ISLE
| $12M | 0.02% |
536,454
+27,126
| +5% | +$510K |
|
995
Monolithic Power Systems
MPWR
$61.4B
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
148,190
-117,994
| -44% | -$8.72M |
|
|
SWC
996
DELISTED
Stillwater Mining Co
SWC
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
892,476
+24,164
| +3% | +$324K |
|
|
NATI
997
DELISTED
National Instruments Corp
NATI
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
419,515
+31,355
| +8% | +$880K |
|
998
Ciena
CIEN
$46.8B
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
546,035
+54,410
| +11% | +$1.13M |
|
999
Landstar System
LSTR
$6.04B
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
174,863
+11,081
| +7% | +$764K |
|
1000
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.48B
| $11.9M | 0.02% |
137,406
+6,272
| +5% | +$539K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.