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 |
Cardinal Health
CAH
|
+$99.9M |
| 2 |
Ambev
ABEV
|
+$95.7M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$90.6M |
| 4 |
RTN
Raytheon Company
RTN
|
+$90.2M |
| 5 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$132M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$107M |
| 3 |
APC
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
|
+$101M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$90.9M |
| 5 |
Whirlpool
WHR
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.31% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 4 | Real Estate | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WCG
1051
DELISTED
Wellcare Health Plans, Inc.
WCG
| $7.76M | 0.01% |
110,170
+1,586
| +1% | +$111K |
|
|
UFS
1052
DELISTED
DOMTAR CORPORATION (New)
UFS
| $7.74M | 0.01% |
164,042
+2,256
| +1% | +$98K |
|
1053
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$8.65B
| $7.73M | 0.01% |
1,046,864
+612,325
| +141% | +$4.65M |
|
|
RPT
1054
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $7.7M | 0.01% |
489,477
-3,691
| -0.7% | -$58.1K |
|
1055
Sprouts Farmers Market
SFM
$8.17B
| $7.69M | 0.01% |
200,147
+147
| +0.1% | +$6.21K |
|
|
HME
1056
DELISTED
HOME PROPERTIES, INC
HME
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
143,277
+1,926
| +1% | +$108K |
|
1057
AZZ Inc
AZZ
$4.36B
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
157,218
+9,543
| +6% | +$433K |
|
|
POM
1058
DELISTED
PEPCO HOLDINGS, INC.
POM
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
401,299
+24,279
| +6% | +$460K |
|
|
FGL
1059
DELISTED
Fidelity & Guaranty Life
FGL
| $7.67M | 0.01% |
+405,000
| New | +$7.67M |
|
1060
Hancock Whitney
HWC
$6.14B
| $7.67M | 0.01% |
209,011
+2,907
| +1% | +$98K |
|
1061
Tennant Co
TNC
$1.41B
| $7.66M | 0.01% |
112,959
+6,266
| +6% | +$400K |
|
|
TYPE
1062
DELISTED
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.
TYPE
| $7.66M | 0.01% |
240,307
+15,509
| +7% | +$453K |
|
1063
Alerian MLP ETF
AMLP
$12.9B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
86,028
+27,359
| +47% | +$2.4M |
|
1064
Lennar Class A
LEN
$20.2B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
203,149
-12,053
| -6% | -$407K |
|
1065
Stepan Co
SCL
$1.48B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
116,561
+6,971
| +6% | +$425K |
|
|
RBS.PRN
1066
DELISTED
ROYAL BK SCOTLAND GROUP PLC ADR RPTNG PFD SHRS SER N (UK)
RBS.PRN
| $7.64M | 0.01% |
373,210
-62,866
| -14% | -$1.32M |
|
1067
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$2.85B
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
329,969
+16,306
| +5% | +$370K |
|
|
MWV
1068
DELISTED
MEADWESTVACO CORP
MWV
| $7.61M | 0.01% |
206,069
+2,152
| +1% | +$77.7K |
|
|
ACC
1069
DELISTED
American Campus Communities, Inc.
ACC
| $7.59M | 0.01% |
235,736
-24,599
| -9% | -$826K |
|
|
LTC
1070
LTC Properties
LTC
$2.06B
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
214,158
+12,631
| +6% | +$479K |
|
1071
Kite Realty
KRG
$5.88B
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
287,989
+58,749
| +26% | +$1.5M |
|
|
ROSE
1072
DELISTED
ROSETTA RESOURCES INC
ROSE
| $7.56M | 0.01% |
157,431
+2,714
| +2% | +$146K |
|
1073
First American
FAF
$7.71B
| $7.56M | 0.01% |
268,016
+370
| +0.1% | +$9.6K |
|
1074
Geospace Technologies
GEOS
$93.1M
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
79,597
+4,928
| +7% | +$453K |
|
1075
Aon
AON
$78.3B
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
89,809
+3,289
| +4% | +$261K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,383 positions worth $53.6B, up 11% from $48.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.1% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 filing shows 122 new, 1,402 increased, 628 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M. The largest sale was Eli Lilly, an estimated $132M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2013 buy was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Cardinal Health in Q4 2013, an estimated $99.9M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $132M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited COMPANHIA BEBIDA ADS EACH REPSTG 1 PFD SH in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $61.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.1% of its $53.6B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 122 new positions and closed 109 in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $53.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.