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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UCB
1151
United Community Banks
UCB
$4.23B
| $7.74M | 0.01% |
418,814
+35,494
| +9% | +$629K |
|
1152
Quaker Houghton
KWR
$2.69B
| $7.71M | 0.01% |
90,840
+71
| +0.1% | +$5.42K |
|
1153
First Financial Bancorp
FFBC
$3.55B
| $7.7M | 0.01% |
423,502
+3,134
| +0.7% | +$53.1K |
|
1154
Emergent Biosolutions
EBS
$375M
| $7.69M | 0.01% |
211,606
+5,683
| +3% | +$201K |
|
1155
Albany International
AIN
$2.1B
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
204,387
+14,826
| +8% | +$522K |
|
1156
Methode Electronics
MEI
$486M
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
262,588
-174
| -0.1% | -$4.73K |
|
1157
FMC
FMC
$1.48B
| $7.66M | 0.01% |
218,751
+21,458
| +11% | +$696K |
|
1158
Moelis & Co
MC
$5.06B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
+270,849
| New | +$6.94M |
|
1159
Aaon
AAON
$7.17B
| $7.63M | 0.01% |
408,737
+8,180
| +2% | +$125K |
|
1160
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.45B
| $7.63M | 0.01% |
141,326
+6,801
| +5% | +$378K |
|
|
NP
1161
DELISTED
Neenah, Inc. Common Stock
NP
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
119,675
+4,534
| +4% | +$270K |
|
|
ISLE
1162
DELISTED
Isle of Capri Casinos Inc
ISLE
| $7.6M | 0.01% |
543,002
-255
| -0% | -$3.14K |
|
|
BIG
1163
DELISTED
Big Lots, Inc.
BIG
| $7.59M | 0.01% |
167,610
+7,830
| +5% | +$314K |
|
1164
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.86B
| $7.55M | 0.01% |
263,743
+10,251
| +4% | +$258K |
|
1165
Heartland Express
HTLD
$986M
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
405,006
+7,067
| +2% | +$127K |
|
1166
Saic
SAIC
$4.89B
| $7.51M | 0.01% |
140,721
+5,807
| +4% | +$258K |
|
|
FCS
1167
DELISTED
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTL INC COMMON
FCS
| $7.5M | 0.01% |
375,207
+18,723
| +5% | +$379K |
|
1168
Scansource
SCSC
$1.15B
| $7.49M | 0.01% |
185,511
+8,687
| +5% | +$303K |
|
|
EBIX
1169
DELISTED
Ebix Inc
EBIX
| $7.47M | 0.01% |
183,049
+2,027
| +1% | +$70.8K |
|
1170
Assurant
AIZ
$14B
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
96,124
-1,517
| -2% | -$115K |
|
|
X
1171
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
462,044
+22,709
| +5% | +$226K |
|
1172
CONMED
CNMD
$1.41B
| $7.41M | 0.01% |
176,718
+1,358
| +0.8% | +$53.3K |
|
|
FLOW
1173
DELISTED
SPX FLOW, Inc.
FLOW
| $7.41M | 0.01% |
295,363
+16,138
| +6% | +$353K |
|
1174
Innospec
IOSP
$2.12B
| $7.39M | 0.01% |
170,466
+6,289
| +4% | +$291K |
|
1175
Green Dot
GDOT
$743M
| $7.38M | 0.01% |
321,484
+11,806
| +4% | +$229K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.