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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LXK
1126
DELISTED
Lexmark Intl Inc
LXK
| $9.84M | 0.01% |
246,312
+10,509
| +4% | +$382K |
|
1127
Forward Air
FWRD
$461M
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
227,073
+12,790
| +6% | +$581K |
|
1128
Dine Brands
DIN
$462M
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
123,972
+7,105
| +6% | +$564K |
|
|
AF
1129
DELISTED
Astoria Financial Corporation
AF
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
672,319
+17,769
| +3% | +$265K |
|
|
CAA
1130
DELISTED
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
CAA
| $9.81M | 0.01% |
293,261
+16,586
| +6% | +$608K |
|
1131
First Financial Bancorp
FFBC
$3.55B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
448,299
+342
| +0.1% | +$7.26K |
|
|
LTXB
1132
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $9.78M | 0.01% |
309,175
+720
| +0.2% | +$21.3K |
|
1133
Genworth Financial
GNW
$3.86B
| $9.78M | 0.01% |
1,971,184
+109,694
| +6% | +$421K |
|
1134
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.29B
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
138,033
+4,966
| +4% | +$332K |
|
|
NSA
1135
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
464,959
| – | – |
|
1136
Methode Electronics
MEI
$458M
| $9.72M | 0.01% |
277,916
+7,675
| +3% | +$270K |
|
|
MINI
1137
DELISTED
Mobile Mini Inc
MINI
| $9.71M | 0.01% |
321,510
+2,801
| +0.9% | +$88.6K |
|
1138
Compass Minerals
CMP
$1.23B
| $9.7M | 0.01% |
131,566
+9,977
| +8% | +$723K |
|
|
EBIX
1139
DELISTED
Ebix Inc
EBIX
| $9.69M | 0.01% |
170,508
-15,611
| -8% | -$853K |
|
1140
Silicon Laboratories
SLAB
$7.14B
| $9.69M | 0.01% |
164,802
+16,446
| +11% | +$888K |
|
1141
Exponent
EXPO
$3.19B
| $9.69M | 0.01% |
379,344
+6,718
| +2% | +$175K |
|
|
SPR
1142
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $9.68M | 0.01% |
217,265
-93,282
| -30% | -$4.12M |
|
|
DISCK
1143
DELISTED
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
| $9.67M | 0.01% |
367,665
-22,312
| -6% | -$553K |
|
|
MDRX
1144
DELISTED
Veradigm Inc. Common Stock
MDRX
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
732,120
+29,478
| +4% | +$394K |
|
|
BLD
1145
DELISTED
TopBuild
BLD
| $9.63M | 0.01% |
290,076
+11,030
| +4% | +$388K |
|
1146
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$7.9B
| $9.62M | 0.01% |
988,728
+134,242
| +16% | +$1.25M |
|
|
AVP
1147
DELISTED
Avon Products, Inc.
AVP
| $9.62M | 0.01% |
1,699,511
+70,660
| +4% | +$353K |
|
|
AKRX
1148
DELISTED
Akorn Inc
AKRX
| $9.55M | 0.01% |
350,431
+29,608
| +9% | +$877K |
|
|
CCMP
1149
DELISTED
CMC Materials, Inc. Common Stock
CCMP
| $9.55M | 0.01% |
180,502
+8,245
| +5% | +$405K |
|
1150
Helen of Troy
HELE
$656M
| $9.52M | 0.01% |
110,501
+4,661
| +4% | +$437K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.