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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
Brady Corp
BRC
$4.52B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
290,991
-6,011
| -2% | -$161K |
|
1027
Columbia Banking Systems
COLB
$8.76B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
330,356
+5,039
| +2% | +$131K |
|
1028
Methode Electronics
MEI
$478M
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
227,434
+981
| +0.4% | +$30K |
|
|
SGI
1029
Somnigroup International
SGI
$14.3B
| $8.68M | 0.01% |
581,712
+6,188
| +1% | +$82.9K |
|
1030
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$2.64B
| $8.67M | 0.01% |
340,166
+142
| +0% | +$3.34K |
|
|
CYN
1031
DELISTED
CITY NATIONAL CORPORATION
CYN
| $8.66M | 0.01% |
114,376
+1,500
| +1% | +$111K |
|
1032
Cincinnati Financial
CINF
$27.6B
| $8.65M | 0.01% |
180,167
+4,072
| +2% | +$198K |
|
1033
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.49B
| $8.65M | 0.01% |
91,933
-1,363
| -1% | -$128K |
|
|
ROIC
1034
DELISTED
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.
ROIC
| $8.64M | 0.01% |
549,329
+529,172
| +2,625% | +$8.28M |
|
1035
Andersons Inc
ANDE
$2.41B
| $8.64M | 0.01% |
167,483
-801
| -0.5% | -$44.1K |
|
1036
Sinclair Inc
SBGI
$1.03B
| $8.64M | 0.01% |
248,539
+29,371
| +13% | +$854K |
|
|
ITG
1037
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $8.63M | 0.01% |
511,159
+280,909
| +122% | +$5.31M |
|
|
LTC
1038
LTC Properties
LTC
$2.13B
| $8.6M | 0.01% |
220,294
-1,915
| -0.9% | -$74.7K |
|
|
CIR
1039
DELISTED
CIRCOR International, Inc
CIR
| $8.6M | 0.01% |
111,466
-439
| -0.4% | -$33.9K |
|
1040
Brink's
BCO
$5.05B
| $8.58M | 0.01% |
304,125
+172,962
| +132% | +$4.64M |
|
|
WCG
1041
DELISTED
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
WCG
| $8.56M | 0.01% |
114,692
-776
| -0.7% | -$55.3K |
|
|
PETM
1042
DELISTED
PETSMART INC
PETM
| $8.53M | 0.01% |
142,708
-3,862
| -3% | -$244K |
|
|
URS
1043
DELISTED
URS CORP
URS
| $8.53M | 0.01% |
185,924
-6,059
| -3% | -$280K |
|
|
DNR
1044
DELISTED
Denbury Resources, Inc.
DNR
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
461,370
-1,938
| -0.4% | -$33.3K |
|
1045
Clean Harbors
CLH
$17.6B
| $8.5M | 0.01% |
132,270
-21,702
| -14% | -$1.29M |
|
|
MTOR
1046
DELISTED
MERITOR, Inc.
MTOR
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
650,595
+624,275
| +2,372% | +$8.21M |
|
1047
First Interstate BancSystem
FIBK
$3.68B
| $8.47M | 0.01% |
311,672
+8,041
| +3% | +$211K |
|
|
PGH
1048
DELISTED
Pengrowth Energy Corporation
PGH
| $8.45M | 0.01% |
1,176,897
+180,776
| +18% | +$1.18M |
|
1049
United Natural Foods
UNFI
$3.07B
| $8.43M | 0.01% |
129,432
-3,585
| -3% | -$240K |
|
1050
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$478M
| $8.42M | 0.01% |
192,926
-1,995
| -1% | -$83.8K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.