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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AXON
1051
Axon Enterprise
AXON
$42.8B
| $11M | 0.01% |
384,662
+14,587
| +4% | +$405K |
|
1052
Horace Mann Educators
HMN
$2.11B
| $11M | 0.01% |
300,265
+8,137
| +3% | +$288K |
|
|
UCB
1053
United Community Banks
UCB
$4.26B
| $11M | 0.01% |
523,473
+27,138
| +5% | +$538K |
|
|
MBFI
1054
DELISTED
MB Financial Corp
MBFI
| $11M | 0.01% |
289,221
-207,203
| -42% | -$7.92M |
|
|
EGOV
1055
DELISTED
NIC Inc
EGOV
| $11M | 0.01% |
467,954
+20,577
| +5% | +$474K |
|
|
SWN
1056
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $11M | 0.01% |
792,612
+73,934
| +10% | +$1.02M |
|
|
RICE
1057
DELISTED
Rice Energy Inc.
RICE
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
417,800
+208,809
| +100% | +$5.18M |
|
|
CPE
1058
DELISTED
Callon Petroleum Company
CPE
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
68,972
-3,439
| -5% | -$455K |
|
1059
NorthWestern Energy
NWE
$4.34B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
188,213
-161,132
| -46% | -$9.61M |
|
|
SEM
1060
DELISTED
Select Medical
SEM
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
1,480,338
+57,369
| +4% | +$365K |
|
1061
Oceaneering
OII
$4.64B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
390,389
+16,190
| +4% | +$448K |
|
1062
Protolabs
PRLB
$1.7B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
179,194
+12,620
| +8% | +$726K |
|
1063
Stepan Co
SCL
$1.5B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
147,449
+12,839
| +10% | +$862K |
|
1064
CNO Financial Group
CNO
$4.94B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
698,115
+13,478
| +2% | +$220K |
|
|
BBBY
1065
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
246,891
+5,492
| +2% | +$244K |
|
1066
Red Robin
RRGB
$139M
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
236,578
+237
| +0.1% | +$11.6K |
|
1067
NBT Bancorp
NBTB
$2.82B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
323,432
+12,116
| +4% | +$375K |
|
1068
Regal Rexnord
RRX
$12.5B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
178,446
+10,067
| +6% | +$605K |
|
1069
Rollins
ROL
$18.6B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
815,447
+22,275
| +3% | +$284K |
|
1070
American States Water
AWR
$3.44B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
264,486
+2,378
| +0.9% | +$98.4K |
|
|
JOY
1071
DELISTED
Joy Global Inc
JOY
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
381,811
+15,395
| +4% | +$408K |
|
|
AHRT
1072
AH Realty Trust
AHRT
$536M
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
+786,653
| New | +$11M |
|
|
SRCL
1073
DELISTED
Stericycle Inc
SRCL
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
131,330
+2,873
| +2% | +$260K |
|
1074
Simmons First National
SFNC
$3.39B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
421,472
+19,184
| +5% | +$461K |
|
1075
TripAdvisor
TRIP
$1.7B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
166,468
+3,410
| +2% | +$219K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.