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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1076
Virtus Investment Partners
VRTS
$1.09B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
44,053
-152
| -0.3% | -$30.9K |
|
|
IRF
1077
DELISTED
INTL RECTIFIER CORP
IRF
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
194,924
+8,948
| +5% | +$291K |
|
1078
Woodward
WWD
$21.2B
| $7.64M | 0.01% |
160,423
+5,045
| +3% | +$255K |
|
1079
Saia
SAIA
$9.33B
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
153,788
-1,576
| -1% | -$74.9K |
|
1080
Associated Banc-Corp
ASB
$5.8B
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
435,181
+7,470
| +2% | +$135K |
|
1081
Simpson Manufacturing
SSD
$7.68B
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
260,004
+189
| +0.1% | +$6.12K |
|
|
ISIL
1082
DELISTED
Intersil Corp
ISIL
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
533,275
+60,204
| +13% | +$874K |
|
|
MXIM
1083
DELISTED
Maxim Integrated Products
MXIM
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
250,392
-69,948
| -22% | -$2.2M |
|
|
UNT
1084
DELISTED
UNIT Corporation
UNT
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
129,028
+9,984
| +8% | +$642K |
|
|
FMBI
1085
DELISTED
First Midwest Bancorp Inc/IL
FMBI
| $7.56M | 0.01% |
469,814
-5,315
| -1% | -$89.1K |
|
1086
Papa John's
PZZA
$995M
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
188,919
-3,686
| -2% | -$151K |
|
1087
Progress Software
PRGS
$1.65B
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
315,725
-7,915
| -2% | -$186K |
|
1088
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.38B
| $7.54M | 0.01% |
162,176
+93,950
| +138% | +$4.59M |
|
|
ROSE
1089
DELISTED
ROSETTA RESOURCES INC
ROSE
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
168,642
+7,258
| +4% | +$361K |
|
|
CMD
1090
DELISTED
Cantel Medical Corporation
CMD
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
218,517
+7,570
| +4% | +$267K |
|
|
LCI
1091
DELISTED
Lannett Company, Inc.
LCI
| $7.5M | 0.01% |
41,058
-3,049
| -7% | -$488K |
|
|
IPHS
1092
DELISTED
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
IPHS
| $7.5M | 0.01% |
136,201
+2,626
| +2% | +$152K |
|
|
AAT
1093
American Assets Trust
AAT
$1.48B
| $7.49M | 0.01% |
227,050
+808
| +0.4% | +$28.1K |
|
1094
Deluxe
DLX
$1.19B
| $7.49M | 0.01% |
135,709
+5,184
| +4% | +$299K |
|
|
FINL
1095
DELISTED
Finish Line
FINL
| $7.47M | 0.01% |
298,598
-6,229
| -2% | -$178K |
|
1096
Benchmark Electronics
BHE
$2.85B
| $7.46M | 0.01% |
336,066
-4,100
| -1% | -$99.4K |
|
1097
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.8B
| $7.46M | 0.01% |
138,413
+6,143
| +5% | +$361K |
|
1098
Installed Building Products
IBP
$6.07B
| $7.45M | 0.01% |
530,043
-26,400
| -5% | -$338K |
|
1099
Idacorp
IDA
$7.86B
| $7.43M | 0.01% |
138,614
+8,676
| +7% | +$478K |
|
1100
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc
PNFP
$15.8B
| $7.43M | 0.01% |
205,816
-4,523
| -2% | -$166K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.