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 |
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
|
+$249M |
| 2 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$199M |
| 3 |
Wayfair
W
|
+$197M |
| 4 |
AerCap
AER
|
+$115M |
| 5 |
Fastenal
FAST
|
+$98.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF
JNK
|
+$223M |
| 2 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$174M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$133M |
| 4 |
Scotiabank
BNS
|
+$121M |
| 5 |
Simon Property Group
SPG
|
+$109M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.64% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.14% |
| 3 | Technology | 14.76% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.12% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.55% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CSGS
1001
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
278,029
-4,306
| -2% | -$221K |
|
1002
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$741M
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
757,316
-41,297
| -5% | -$736K |
|
1003
Comfort Systems
FIX
$60.9B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
324,106
-1,176
| -0.4% | -$51.3K |
|
|
INVX
1004
Innovex International
INVX
$1.96B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
285,576
-4,979
| -2% | -$243K |
|
1005
SPS Commerce
SPSC
$2.64B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
303,929
-8,879
| -3% | -$450K |
|
1006
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.2B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
321,182
+1,351
| +0.4% | +$58.4K |
|
1007
US Physical Therapy
USPH
$1.2B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
109,201
-835
| -0.8% | -$109K |
|
1008
NOV
NOV
$6.93B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
672,355
+104,289
| +18% | +$2.22M |
|
1009
Goodyear
GT
$2B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
989,287
-39,624
| -4% | -$528K |
|
1010
Pacira BioSciences
PCRX
$1.04B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
374,112
+333,782
| +828% | +$13.3M |
|
1011
SPX Corp
SPXC
$11B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
355,789
-2,982
| -0.8% | -$110K |
|
1012
TechnipFMC
FTI
$28.1B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
792,182
-712
| -0.1% | -$13.3K |
|
1013
Globe Life
GL
$14.2B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
148,428
-876
| -0.6% | -$79.5K |
|
1014
Merit Medical Systems
MMSI
$5.08B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
465,938
-2,391
| -0.5% | -$96.7K |
|
1015
APA Corp
APA
$13.2B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
553,984
+844
| +0.2% | +$20.2K |
|
1016
Home BancShares
HOMB
$6.23B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
752,497
+9,450
| +1% | +$177K |
|
1017
Kohl's
KSS
$2.17B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
283,801
+15,071
| +6% | +$739K |
|
1018
Revvity
RVTY
$12.6B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
165,307
+458
| +0.3% | +$40.1K |
|
1019
Federal Realty Investment Trust
FRT
$10.7B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
103,304
-6,768
| -6% | -$892K |
|
|
UFS
1020
DELISTED
DOMTAR CORPORATION (New)
UFS
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
392,726
+64,214
| +20% | +$2.38M |
|
1021
Ryder
R
$9.83B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
271,572
-4,594
| -2% | -$240K |
|
1022
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.61B
| $14M | 0.01% |
141,076
+614
| +0.4% | +$57.8K |
|
1023
United Rentals
URI
$67.2B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
111,784
-1,758
| -2% | -$213K |
|
1024
Crocs
CROX
$6.14B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
501,584
-22,847
| -4% | -$554K |
|
|
VIAB
1025
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class B
VIAB
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
578,840
+47,742
| +9% | +$1.33M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2019, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $113B, up 2% from $111B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2019 filing shows 81 new, 938 increased, 1,207 reduced and 62 closed positions. Its largest new stake was State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF: 1,179,809 shares worth $41.6M. The largest sale was State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF, an estimated $223M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2019 buy was State Street SPDR Portfolio Intermediate Term Corporate Bond ETF: 1,179,809 shares worth $41.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to iShares MBS ETF in Q3 2019, an estimated $249M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2019 reduction was State Street SPDR Bloomberg High Yield Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $223M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Anadarko Petroleum in Q3 2019, selling an estimated $55.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2019.
- Principal Financial Group opened 81 new positions and closed 62 in Q3 2019.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2019, filed 13 Nov 2019.