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 |
GDVD
Principal Active Global Dividend Income ETF
GDVD
|
+$429M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$316M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$290M |
| 4 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$271M |
| 5 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$270M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$278M |
| 2 |
GGP
GGP Inc.
GGP
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
EDR
Education Realty Trust Inc
EDR
|
+$68.6M |
| 5 |
Amgen
AMGN
|
+$68.3M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.92% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.58% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.65% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.85% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1126
Wabash National
WNC
$541M
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
531,090
+10,393
| +2% | +$220K |
|
|
CATM
1127
DELISTED
Cardtronics plc Class A Ordinary Shares (UK)
CATM
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
354,654
-4,093
| -1% | -$153K |
|
1128
Walker & Dunlop
WD
$1.75B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
238,563
+27,754
| +13% | +$1.29M |
|
|
SNBR
1129
DELISTED
Sleep Number
SNBR
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
327,327
+874
| +0.3% | +$26.1K |
|
1130
Aaon
AAON
$7.68B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
472,650
+2,346
| +0.5% | +$56.8K |
|
|
LPNT
1131
DELISTED
LifePoint Health, Inc.
LPNT
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
172,695
+9,631
| +6% | +$609K |
|
1132
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$26.1B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
126,858
-10,545
| -8% | -$932K |
|
1133
InterDigital
IDCC
$6.72B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
149,733
-10,718
| -7% | -$898K |
|
1134
Progress Software
PRGS
$1.66B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
374,691
+3,222
| +0.9% | +$95.4K |
|
1135
Banner Corp
BANR
$2.4B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
204,066
+1,143
| +0.6% | +$62.9K |
|
|
TCF
1136
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
723,490
-77,330
| -10% | -$1.24M |
|
|
CAA
1137
DELISTED
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
CAA
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
325,889
+29,603
| +10% | +$1.08M |
|
1138
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.77B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
287,630
+4,991
| +2% | +$211K |
|
|
WBMD
1139
DELISTED
WebMD Health Corp.
WBMD
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
195,077
+17,069
| +10% | +$951K |
|
1140
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.6B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
245,908
+10,573
| +4% | +$482K |
|
1141
Employers Holdings
EIG
$912M
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
268,714
+1,557
| +0.6% | +$62.6K |
|
|
TVTY
1142
DELISTED
Tivity Health, Inc. Common Stock
TVTY
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
284,579
+20,133
| +8% | +$673K |
|
1143
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.59B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
400,524
+16,960
| +4% | +$453K |
|
|
BDN
1144
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$521M
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
644,429
+329,666
| +105% | +$5.66M |
|
|
KAMN
1145
DELISTED
Kaman Corp
KAMN
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
226,241
+5,533
| +3% | +$269K |
|
1146
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.51B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
184,272
+13,345
| +8% | +$755K |
|
|
BIG
1147
DELISTED
Big Lots, Inc.
BIG
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
233,275
+13,767
| +6% | +$670K |
|
|
CSGS
1148
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
277,522
+17,240
| +7% | +$677K |
|
1149
AZZ Inc
AZZ
$4.41B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
201,683
-8,003
| -4% | -$455K |
|
|
KTWO
1150
DELISTED
K2M Group Holdings, Inc
KTWO
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
461,922
+2,942
| +0.6% | +$65.4K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, Principal Financial Group held 2,363 positions worth $99.8B, up 20% from $83.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group deployed $14.1B of net new capital in Q2 2017, opening 156 new positions and adding to 1,472 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Principal Active Global Dividend Income ETF: 16,800,000 shares worth $429M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was CR Bard Inc., an estimated $278M trimmed.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2017 buy was Principal Active Global Dividend Income ETF: 16,800,000 shares worth $429M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Apple in Q2 2017, an estimated $316M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was CR Bard Inc., cutting an estimated $278M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Yahoo Inc in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $57.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $99.8B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- Principal Financial Group opened 156 new positions and closed 108 in Q2 2017.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 20% quarter-over-quarter to $99.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 8 Aug 2017.