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 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Hyatt Hotels
H
|
+$164M |
| 3 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$156M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$145M |
| 5 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$144M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$235M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$233M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.45% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.99% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.96% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1101
Howmet Aerospace
HWM
$113B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
825,961
+18,125
| +2% | +$288K |
|
|
WAGE
1102
DELISTED
WageWorks, Inc.
WAGE
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
325,822
+12,527
| +4% | +$632K |
|
1103
Equitable Holdings
EQH
$13B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
649,160
+170,660
| +36% | +$3.74M |
|
1104
ScottsMiracle-Gro
SMG
$3.82B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
176,844
+7,465
| +4% | +$587K |
|
|
FLIR
1105
DELISTED
FLIR Systems, Inc. (DE) Common Stock
FLIR
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
226,252
+4,910
| +2% | +$289K |
|
|
CVSA
1106
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.25B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
288,131
+1,553
| +0.5% | +$78.2K |
|
1107
Allegiant Air
ALGT
$2.64B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
109,369
+5,457
| +5% | +$727K |
|
1108
Fabrinet
FN
$15.6B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
299,711
+6,330
| +2% | +$272K |
|
1109
Universal Insurance Holdings
UVE
$1.22B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
285,451
+6,072
| +2% | +$261K |
|
1110
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.13B
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
550,536
+4,130
| +0.8% | +$106K |
|
1111
Valmont Industries
VMI
$9.3B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
99,994
+431
| +0.4% | +$60.7K |
|
1112
Acadia Healthcare
ACHC
$2.76B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
393,120
+30,992
| +9% | +$1.23M |
|
1113
Federal Signal
FSS
$7.63B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
516,671
+21,018
| +4% | +$531K |
|
1114
Addus HomeCare
ADUS
$2.16B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+197,049
| New | +$12.8M |
|
|
LM
1115
DELISTED
Legg Mason, Inc.
LM
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
442,580
+4,767
| +1% | +$154K |
|
|
PXUS
1116
DELISTED
Principal International Multi-Factor Index ETF
PXUS
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
140,015
| – | – |
|
1117
BorgWarner
BWA
$13.1B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
366,819
+20,442
| +6% | +$803K |
|
|
HF
1118
DELISTED
HFF Inc.
HF
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
324,582
+27,139
| +9% | +$1.14M |
|
|
RAVN
1119
DELISTED
Raven Industries Inc
RAVN
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
300,717
+15,618
| +5% | +$665K |
|
1120
Enova International
ENVA
$6.33B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
477,224
+15,713
| +3% | +$535K |
|
1121
Everest Group
EG
$14.5B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
60,043
-1,480
| -2% | -$331K |
|
1122
Enerpac Tool Group
EPAC
$1.83B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
491,686
+18,904
| +4% | +$545K |
|
1123
NiSource
NI
$21.3B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
550,475
+51,972
| +10% | +$1.38M |
|
1124
Mueller Industries
MLI
$14.7B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
1,893,032
+99,164
| +6% | +$764K |
|
1125
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$492M
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
206,470
+202
| +0.1% | +$12.6K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,364 positions worth $113B, up 4.3% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 filing shows 94 new, 1,514 increased, 663 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M. The largest sale was Sherwin-Williams, an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ansys in Q3 2018, an estimated $188M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Sherwin-Williams, cutting an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited DCT Industrial Trust Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $155M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 94 new positions and closed 76 in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.