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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AAWW
1176
DELISTED
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.
AAWW
| $7.38M | 0.01% |
174,567
-317,252
| -65% | -$11.9M |
|
|
HSBC.PRA
1177
DELISTED
HSBC Holdings PLC, Inc. ADS(1/40 shr. 6.2% Non-Cum. Dlr. Pref. Shrs., Ser.A)
HSBC.PRA
| $7.37M | 0.01% |
287,893
+3,092
| +1% | +$78.2K |
|
1178
Rogers Corp
ROG
$2.18B
| $7.37M | 0.01% |
123,068
+5,000
| +4% | +$252K |
|
1179
Jack in the Box
JACK
$312M
| $7.36M | 0.01% |
115,175
-12,119
| -10% | -$852K |
|
1180
The Ensign Group
ENSG
$10.4B
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
346,514
+9,613
| +3% | +$189K |
|
|
BGG
1181
DELISTED
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
BGG
| $7.32M | 0.01% |
305,845
+4,365
| +1% | +$90K |
|
|
NVRO
1182
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $7.27M | 0.01% |
129,169
-835
| -0.6% | -$49.3K |
|
|
VRTU
1183
DELISTED
Virtusa Corporation
VRTU
| $7.25M | 0.01% |
193,516
+14,513
| +8% | +$550K |
|
1184
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.1B
| $7.24M | 0.01% |
299,086
-4,711
| -2% | -$108K |
|
|
CYNO
1185
DELISTED
Cynosure, Inc. Class A
CYNO
| $7.24M | 0.01% |
164,117
+7,928
| +5% | +$311K |
|
1186
Stepan Co
SCL
$1.48B
| $7.24M | 0.01% |
130,935
+4,898
| +4% | +$236K |
|
1187
Silgan Holdings
SLGN
$4.34B
| $7.24M | 0.01% |
272,286
+11,522
| +4% | +$299K |
|
|
KND
1188
DELISTED
Kindred Healthcare
KND
| $7.23M | 0.01% |
585,678
+22,242
| +4% | +$231K |
|
|
AJRD
1189
DELISTED
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
AJRD
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
441,047
+18,484
| +4% | +$289K |
|
|
AMWD
1190
DELISTED
American Woodmark
AMWD
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
96,788
+3,601
| +4% | +$243K |
|
|
AXON
1191
Axon Enterprise
AXON
$42.3B
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
367,726
+14,648
| +4% | +$251K |
|
1192
Lear
LEA
$7.33B
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
64,911
+12,574
| +24% | +$1.33M |
|
|
PBCT
1193
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
453,014
-36,139
| -7% | -$542K |
|
1194
AMERISAFE
AMSF
$549M
| $7.17M | 0.01% |
136,430
+5,434
| +4% | +$274K |
|
1195
Dana Inc
DAN
$2.91B
| $7.16M | 0.01% |
508,080
+28,379
| +6% | +$355K |
|
1196
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.21B
| $7.15M | 0.01% |
252,359
+7,824
| +3% | +$217K |
|
1197
Cato Corp
CATO
$66.5M
| $7.15M | 0.01% |
185,403
+5,279
| +3% | +$194K |
|
1198
Standex International
SXI
$3.48B
| $7.14M | 0.01% |
91,820
+4,439
| +5% | +$322K |
|
1199
Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF
$4.45B
| $7.14M | 0.01% |
226,389
+11,214
| +5% | +$315K |
|
|
JNS
1200
DELISTED
Janus Capital Group Inc
JNS
| $7.12M | 0.01% |
486,789
+25,463
| +6% | +$331K |
|
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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.