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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
KNGT
1151
DELISTED
KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION INC
KNGT
| $6.78M | 0.01% |
369,618
+22,157
| +6% | +$406K |
|
|
ZQK
1152
DELISTED
QUICKSILVER,INC.
ZQK
| $6.78M | 0.01% |
772,870
+72,752
| +10% | +$589K |
|
1153
AAR Corp
AIR
$5.56B
| $6.78M | 0.01% |
241,931
+16,339
| +7% | +$477K |
|
1154
Royal Gold
RGLD
$17.2B
| $6.75M | 0.01% |
146,484
+2,080
| +1% | +$98.1K |
|
1155
Deluxe
DLX
$1.19B
| $6.74M | 0.01% |
129,103
+2,058
| +2% | +$98.3K |
|
1156
Navigator Holdings
NVGS
$1.37B
| $6.74M | 0.01% |
+250,000
| New | +$5.81M |
|
|
CHS
1157
DELISTED
Chicos FAS, Inc.
CHS
| $6.73M | 0.01% |
357,246
-63,100
| -15% | -$1.12M |
|
1158
Rogers Corp
ROG
$2.18B
| $6.73M | 0.01% |
109,434
+8,774
| +9% | +$528K |
|
|
CUB
1159
DELISTED
Cubic Corporation
CUB
| $6.72M | 0.01% |
127,682
+7,727
| +6% | +$408K |
|
|
CLD
1160
DELISTED
Cloud Peak Energy Inc
CLD
| $6.7M | 0.01% |
372,269
+22,220
| +6% | +$362K |
|
1161
Louisiana-Pacific
LPX
$5.02B
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
361,006
+2,508
| +0.7% | +$42.7K |
|
1162
Hanover Insurance
THG
$8.01B
| $6.67M | 0.01% |
111,779
+1,153
| +1% | +$68K |
|
|
CCMP
1163
DELISTED
CMC Materials, Inc. Common Stock
CCMP
| $6.64M | 0.01% |
145,292
+10,802
| +8% | +$457K |
|
1164
WD-40
WDFC
$3.06B
| $6.64M | 0.01% |
88,858
+4,952
| +6% | +$354K |
|
1165
Bank of Hawaii
BOH
$3.15B
| $6.63M | 0.01% |
112,074
+1,121
| +1% | +$64.5K |
|
|
NPKI
1166
NPK International
NPKI
$1.06B
| $6.62M | 0.01% |
538,360
+33,859
| +7% | +$423K |
|
1167
Pinnacle Financial Partners Inc
PNFP
$15.8B
| $6.59M | 0.01% |
202,677
+11,905
| +6% | +$375K |
|
|
RVBD
1168
DELISTED
RIVERBED TECHNOLOGY, INC COM
RVBD
| $6.59M | 0.01% |
364,275
-61,866
| -15% | -$1M |
|
|
CSH
1169
DELISTED
CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC
CSH
| $6.58M | 0.01% |
378,709
+21,557
| +6% | +$388K |
|
1170
Lindsay Corp
LNN
$1.12B
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
79,299
+4,753
| +6% | +$370K |
|
|
SONC
1171
DELISTED
Sonic Corp
SONC
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
324,926
+20,655
| +7% | +$401K |
|
1172
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
LGND
$5.94B
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
199,840
+190,935
| +2,144% | +$6.22M |
|
|
ININ
1173
DELISTED
Interactive Intelligence Group, inc.
ININ
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
97,162
+6,556
| +7% | +$420K |
|
1174
Watsco Inc
WSO
$12.8B
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
68,084
-30
| -0% | -$2.85K |
|
|
IPHS
1175
DELISTED
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
IPHS
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
134,392
+8,096
| +6% | +$404K |
|
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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.