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 Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$154M |
| 2 |
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$112M |
| 4 |
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
|
+$90.3M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FRC
First Republic Bank
FRC
|
+$273M |
| 2 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$208M |
| 3 |
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
|
+$153M |
| 4 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$135M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$123M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.56% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.87% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.95% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.17% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1051
Lumentum
LITE
$65.2B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
271,113
+3,533
| +1% | +$197K |
|
1052
Verra Mobility
VRRM
$778M
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
865,260
+820,443
| +1,831% | +$13.1M |
|
1053
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$15.3B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
181,191
+3,538
| +2% | +$298K |
|
1054
Viatris
VTRS
$19B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
1,516,364
+7,371
| +0.5% | +$81.7K |
|
1055
Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A
BIO
$9.16B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
30,433
+304
| +1% | +$142K |
|
|
CTLT
1056
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
220,920
+3,277
| +2% | +$202K |
|
1057
Pinterest
PINS
$13.2B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
532,197
-4,220
| -0.8% | -$109K |
|
1058
XPO
XPO
$23B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
454,889
+3,408
| +0.8% | +$123K |
|
1059
Boot Barn
BOOT
$4.97B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
189,040
-5,993
| -3% | -$459K |
|
1060
LGI Homes
LGIH
$1.38B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
127,027
-2,001
| -2% | -$217K |
|
1061
Kontoor Brands
KTB
$4.36B
| $14.5M | 0.01% |
298,926
-6,071
| -2% | -$288K |
|
1062
Materion
MTRN
$5.8B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
123,953
-2,595
| -2% | -$260K |
|
1063
EQT Corp
EQT
$32.3B
| $14.4M | 0.01% |
449,845
-64,872
| -13% | -$2.08M |
|
|
PARA
1064
DELISTED
Paramount Global Class B
PARA
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
642,561
+16,472
| +3% | +$353K |
|
1065
Celanese
CE
$4.82B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
131,481
+2,453
| +2% | +$283K |
|
1066
KeyCorp
KEY
$24.3B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
1,143,106
+22,871
| +2% | +$386K |
|
1067
Gulfport Energy Corp
GPOR
$2.8B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
178,849
+8,119
| +5% | +$588K |
|
1068
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.48B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
895,379
-18,928
| -2% | -$331K |
|
1069
Matsons
MATX
$6.17B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
239,594
-4,860
| -2% | -$313K |
|
1070
Seagate
STX
$193B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
216,107
+3,859
| +2% | +$246K |
|
1071
Henry Schein
HSIC
$9.83B
| $14.3M | 0.01% |
174,960
+3,215
| +2% | +$262K |
|
1072
On Holding
ONON
$12.4B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
458,087
+159,344
| +53% | +$3.61M |
|
1073
APA Corp
APA
$12.9B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
393,931
+7,650
| +2% | +$307K |
|
1074
FirstCash
FCFS
$8.92B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
148,885
+1,848
| +1% | +$167K |
|
1075
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.97B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
1,054,045
-12,287
| -1% | -$180K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,542 positions worth $140B, up 5.3% from $133B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2023 filing shows 105 new, 1,088 increased, 1,245 reduced and 79 closed positions. Its largest new stake was National Health Investors: 1,082,334 shares worth $55.8M. The largest sale was First Republic Bank, an estimated $273M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2023 buy was National Health Investors: 1,082,334 shares worth $55.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in Q1 2023, an estimated $154M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was First Republic Bank, cutting an estimated $273M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited STORE Capital Corporation in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $62.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $140B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 105 new positions and closed 79 in Q1 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.3% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 9 May 2023.