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 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$298M |
| 2 |
HPP
Hudson Pacific Properties
HPP
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$153M |
| 4 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$105M |
| 5 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$87.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$443M |
| 2 |
EQY
Equity One
EQY
|
+$208M |
| 3 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$76.3M |
| 4 |
SL Green Realty
SLG
|
+$63.3M |
| 5 |
FITB
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
|
+$60.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.51% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.76% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.08% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.72% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
LKQ Corp
LKQ
$6.72B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
476,217
+6,418
| +1% | +$200K |
|
|
NATI
977
DELISTED
National Instruments Corp
NATI
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
428,040
+24,665
| +6% | +$785K |
|
|
LNCE
978
DELISTED
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
LNCE
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
345,633
+8,074
| +2% | +$316K |
|
979
WaFd
WAFD
$2.71B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
420,868
+9,181
| +2% | +$308K |
|
980
Universal Corp
UVV
$1.37B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
196,813
+24,262
| +14% | +$1.69M |
|
981
CNX Resources
CNX
$4.91B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
995,069
+2,844
| +0.3% | +$40.1K |
|
|
LTXB
982
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
348,399
+13,959
| +4% | +$582K |
|
983
Acuity Brands
AYI
$9.99B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
68,003
+582
| +0.9% | +$123K |
|
984
Terex
TEX
$7.37B
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
441,597
+37,546
| +9% | +$1.18M |
|
|
KSU
985
DELISTED
Kansas City Southern
KSU
| $13.9M | 0.02% |
161,583
+1,012
| +0.6% | +$86.7K |
|
986
InterDigital
IDCC
$6.75B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
160,451
+4,043
| +3% | +$363K |
|
|
ATH
987
DELISTED
Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares
ATH
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
276,300
+63,202
| +30% | +$3.14M |
|
988
New Jersey Resources
NJR
$6B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
348,702
+8,446
| +2% | +$319K |
|
989
First Merchants
FRME
$2.69B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
350,903
+205,871
| +142% | +$8.03M |
|
990
Horace Mann Educators
HMN
$2.11B
| $13.8M | 0.02% |
335,685
+11,274
| +3% | +$473K |
|
991
Ciena
CIEN
$46.8B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
582,192
+22,409
| +4% | +$550K |
|
|
HW
992
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
585,167
+31,180
| +6% | +$726K |
|
|
HTLF
993
DELISTED
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
HTLF
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
274,787
+55,887
| +26% | +$2.7M |
|
994
Globe Life
GL
$14B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
178,040
+925
| +0.5% | +$70.2K |
|
995
Viasat
VSAT
$9.67B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
214,792
+11,166
| +5% | +$732K |
|
996
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$34.1B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
728,300
+13,810
| +2% | +$268K |
|
997
RH
RH
$3.33B
| $13.7M | 0.02% |
295,517
+149,509
| +102% | +$4.62M |
|
|
MGLN
998
DELISTED
Magellan Health Services, Inc.
MGLN
| $13.6M | 0.02% |
197,479
+9,154
| +5% | +$668K |
|
|
TCF
999
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $13.6M | 0.02% |
800,820
-827,896
| -51% | -$14.7M |
|
|
HMSY
1000
DELISTED
HMS Holdings Corp.
HMSY
| $13.6M | 0.02% |
670,221
+7,156
| +1% | +$132K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Principal Financial Group held 2,291 positions worth $83.1B, up 5.4% from $78.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2017 filing shows 65 new, 1,460 increased, 605 reduced and 84 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Invitation Homes: 4,089,587 shares worth $89.3M. The largest sale was Zoetis, an estimated $443M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2017 buy was Invitation Homes: 4,089,587 shares worth $89.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Dentsply Sirona in Q1 2017, an estimated $298M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was Zoetis, cutting an estimated $443M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Equity One in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $208M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $83.1B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Principal Financial Group opened 65 new positions and closed 84 in Q1 2017.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $83.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 11 May 2017.