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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PEI
1076
DELISTED
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust
PEI
| $8.12M | 0.01% |
28,775
-20,769
| -42% | -$5.5M |
|
|
LNCE
1077
DELISTED
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
LNCE
| $8.12M | 0.01% |
306,775
+229
| +0.1% | +$6.17K |
|
1078
American States Water
AWR
$3.42B
| $8.11M | 0.01% |
244,100
-3,911
| -2% | -$120K |
|
1079
Northwest Bancshares
NWBI
$2.32B
| $8.11M | 0.01% |
597,553
-538
| -0.1% | -$7.38K |
|
|
FMBI
1080
DELISTED
First Midwest Bancorp Inc/IL
FMBI
| $8.09M | 0.01% |
475,129
-1,646
| -0.3% | -$27.2K |
|
1081
Comstock Resources
CRK
$3.68B
| $8.09M | 0.01% |
56,088
-177
| -0.3% | -$23.3K |
|
|
JOY
1082
DELISTED
Joy Global Inc
JOY
| $8.08M | 0.01% |
131,236
+929
| +0.7% | +$55.9K |
|
1083
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.4B
| $8.06M | 0.01% |
180,595
-981
| -0.5% | -$39.8K |
|
|
ADT
1084
DELISTED
ADT Corp
ADT
| $8.06M | 0.01% |
230,654
-12,429
| -5% | -$398K |
|
1085
Northwest Natural Holdings
NWN
$2.15B
| $8.04M | 0.01% |
170,409
-176
| -0.1% | -$7.89K |
|
1086
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$26.9B
| $8.03M | 0.01% |
126,995
-2,535
| -2% | -$161K |
|
1087
NETGEAR
NTGR
$620M
| $8.02M | 0.01% |
230,752
-557
| -0.2% | -$18.5K |
|
1088
Landstar System
LSTR
$6.05B
| $8.02M | 0.01% |
125,283
-450
| -0.4% | -$28.2K |
|
1089
Hope Bancorp
HOPE
$1.8B
| $8.01M | 0.01% |
502,209
-150,040
| -23% | -$2.38M |
|
|
LXK
1090
DELISTED
Lexmark Intl Inc
LXK
| $8.01M | 0.01% |
166,285
-119,057
| -42% | -$5.31M |
|
1091
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$35.6B
| $8M | 0.01% |
569,180
-7,950
| -1% | -$101K |
|
|
ROC
1092
DELISTED
ROCKWOOD HLDGS INC
ROC
| $8M | 0.01% |
105,316
+22,922
| +28% | +$1.68M |
|
|
CRR
1093
DELISTED
Carbo Ceramics Inc.
CRR
| $7.97M | 0.01% |
51,746
-712
| -1% | -$98.1K |
|
1094
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.9B
| $7.96M | 0.01% |
259,006
-4,517
| -2% | -$125K |
|
|
AHL
1095
DELISTED
ASPEN Insurance Holding Limited
AHL
| $7.95M | 0.01% |
174,968
+2,075
| +1% | +$93K |
|
1096
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$350M
| $7.94M | 0.01% |
128,711
-5,485
| -4% | -$343K |
|
1097
OSI Systems
OSIS
$3.56B
| $7.94M | 0.01% |
118,919
-1,227
| -1% | -$73.2K |
|
1098
Navigator Holdings
NVGS
$1.35B
| $7.91M | 0.01% |
269,300
-3,000
| -1% | -$79.3K |
|
|
TIBX
1099
DELISTED
TIBCO SOFTWARE INC
TIBX
| $7.89M | 0.01% |
391,410
+29,277
| +8% | +$584K |
|
|
RPXC
1100
DELISTED
RPX Corporation
RPXC
| $7.89M | 0.01% |
444,617
-65,008
| -13% | -$1.08M |
|
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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.