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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$416M |
| 2 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$388M |
| 3 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$228M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$114M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$409M |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$238M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
HES
Hess
HES
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.75% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.23% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.78% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.74% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1026
Entegris
ENTG
$18.1B
| $9.04M | 0.01% |
681,117
-57,677
| -8% | -$770K |
|
1027
Olin
OLN
$2.11B
| $9.02M | 0.01% |
522,402
+279,924
| +115% | +$5.39M |
|
1028
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.88B
| $9.02M | 0.01% |
581,712
+13,380
| +2% | +$210K |
|
1029
NETGEAR
NTGR
$648M
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
214,899
+4,540
| +2% | +$183K |
|
1030
Sensient Technologies
SXT
$5.26B
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
142,424
+1,046
| +0.7% | +$67.5K |
|
1031
Woodward
WWD
$21.5B
| $8.92M | 0.01% |
179,560
+2,752
| +2% | +$130K |
|
1032
Innospec
IOSP
$2.12B
| $8.92M | 0.01% |
164,177
+6,875
| +4% | +$379K |
|
|
VSTO
1033
DELISTED
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VSTO
| $8.84M | 0.01% |
198,502
-347
| -0.2% | -$15.2K |
|
1034
World Kinect Corp
WKC
$2.04B
| $8.83M | 0.01% |
229,540
+2,849
| +1% | +$117K |
|
1035
Revvity
RVTY
$12.6B
| $8.82M | 0.01% |
164,623
+1,972
| +1% | +$100K |
|
1036
Rayonier
RYN
$6.55B
| $8.79M | 0.01% |
436,189
+5,942
| +1% | +$125K |
|
1037
Bank of Hawaii
BOH
$3.15B
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
139,611
+2,698
| +2% | +$177K |
|
1038
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$481M
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
209,048
+8,994
| +4% | +$360K |
|
|
NVRO
1039
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
130,004
+6,093
| +5% | +$326K |
|
|
HRC
1040
DELISTED
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.
HRC
| $8.77M | 0.01% |
182,369
+4,927
| +3% | +$252K |
|
1041
Comscore
SCOR
$106M
| $8.76M | 0.01% |
10,640
+187
| +2% | +$162K |
|
1042
MSC Industrial Direct
MSM
$6.89B
| $8.74M | 0.01% |
155,390
+6,744
| +5% | +$408K |
|
1043
Forward Air
FWRD
$444M
| $8.73M | 0.01% |
203,049
+1,664
| +0.8% | +$74.6K |
|
1044
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.55B
| $8.72M | 0.01% |
304,320
+7,918
| +3% | +$239K |
|
1045
Leggett & Platt
LEG
$1.34B
| $8.71M | 0.01% |
207,278
-1,792
| -0.9% | -$79.5K |
|
|
SPLS
1046
DELISTED
Staples Inc
SPLS
| $8.71M | 0.01% |
919,777
+18,229
| +2% | +$214K |
|
1047
Universal Corp
UVV
$1.31B
| $8.7M | 0.01% |
155,080
+7,155
| +5% | +$391K |
|
1048
PVH
PVH
$4B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
118,000
-1,877
| -2% | -$166K |
|
1049
Deluxe
DLX
$1.18B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
159,291
+2,553
| +2% | +$147K |
|
1050
Integer Holdings
ITGR
$4.12B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
181,507
+4,515
| +3% | +$226K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,273 positions worth $67.3B, up 5.7% from $63.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 filing shows 90 new, 1,503 increased, 530 reduced and 82 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $409M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equinix in Q4 2015, an estimated $388M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $409M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Bausch Health in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $238M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 90 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $67.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.