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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CNL
1101
DELISTED
CLECO CRP (HOLDING CO)
CNL
| $7.2M | 0.01% |
154,465
+5,384
| +4% | +$248K |
|
1102
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.97B
| $7.2M | 0.01% |
115,704
+1,062
| +0.9% | +$62.2K |
|
|
SNBR
1103
DELISTED
Sleep Number
SNBR
| $7.18M | 0.01% |
340,418
+20,249
| +6% | +$425K |
|
1104
CONMED
CNMD
$1.41B
| $7.17M | 0.01% |
168,695
+10,605
| +7% | +$403K |
|
1105
Tidewater
TDW
$3.65B
| $7.17M | 0.01% |
3,748
-49
| -1% | -$93.2K |
|
|
PAY
1106
DELISTED
Verifone Systems Inc
PAY
| $7.16M | 0.01% |
266,797
+24,285
| +10% | +$581K |
|
|
IL
1107
DELISTED
IntraLinks Holdings Inc.
IL
| $7.14M | 0.01% |
589,431
-41,958
| -7% | -$441K |
|
1108
Associated Banc-Corp
ASB
$5.8B
| $7.14M | 0.01% |
410,182
-976
| -0.2% | -$16.3K |
|
1109
Interactive Brokers
IBKR
$40.3B
| $7.1M | 0.01% |
1,166,528
+72,992
| +7% | +$408K |
|
1110
Oxford Industries
OXM
$571M
| $7.1M | 0.01% |
87,988
+5,261
| +6% | +$383K |
|
1111
Woodward
WWD
$21.2B
| $7.1M | 0.01% |
155,603
-1,406
| -0.9% | -$58.7K |
|
1112
FerroAtlántica
GSM
$600M
| $7.09M | 0.01% |
393,864
+23,316
| +6% | +$401K |
|
1113
AB InBev
BUD
$166B
| $7.09M | 0.01% |
66,612
| – | – |
|
1114
City Holding Co
CHCO
$2.04B
| $7.09M | 0.01% |
153,011
+21,888
| +17% | +$1.01M |
|
|
APOL
1115
DELISTED
Apollo Education Group Inc Class A
APOL
| $7.07M | 0.01% |
258,854
+9,578
| +4% | +$238K |
|
|
PKY
1116
DELISTED
Parkway, Inc.
PKY
| $7.07M | 0.01% |
366,245
+120,613
| +49% | +$2.17M |
|
|
QEP
1117
DELISTED
QEP RESOURCES, INC.
QEP
| $7.06M | 0.01% |
230,330
+12,651
| +6% | +$397K |
|
|
TSS
1118
DELISTED
Total System Services, Inc.
TSS
| $7.05M | 0.01% |
211,906
-31,262
| -13% | -$960K |
|
1119
Infosys
INFY
$48.4B
| $7.04M | 0.01% |
994,696
+77,808
| +8% | +$524K |
|
|
NATI
1120
DELISTED
National Instruments Corp
NATI
| $7.03M | 0.01% |
219,663
+3,520
| +2% | +$109K |
|
1121
Northwest Natural Holdings
NWN
$2.11B
| $7.02M | 0.01% |
164,016
+9,877
| +6% | +$420K |
|
1122
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.1B
| $7M | 0.01% |
233,483
+18,811
| +9% | +$541K |
|
|
CAB
1123
DELISTED
Cabela's Inc
CAB
| $6.99M | 0.01% |
104,826
+1,425
| +1% | +$88.6K |
|
|
GTAT
1124
DELISTED
GT ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES INC COM STK (DE)
GTAT
| $6.99M | 0.01% |
800,967
+96,654
| +14% | +$858K |
|
1125
Landstar System
LSTR
$5.75B
| $6.97M | 0.01% |
121,391
+1,395
| +1% | +$78.1K |
|
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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.