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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESND
1176
DELISTED
Essendant Inc.
ESND
| $8.21M | 0.01% |
268,725
+4,106
| +2% | +$129K |
|
|
TCF
1177
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $8.15M | 0.01% |
644,169
+67,445
| +12% | +$892K |
|
1178
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$282M
| $8.14M | 0.01% |
124,567
+536
| +0.4% | +$31.3K |
|
|
CPE
1179
DELISTED
Callon Petroleum Company
CPE
| $8.13M | 0.01% |
72,411
+71,284
| +6,325% | +$7.64M |
|
1180
Westlake Corp
WLK
$9.25B
| $8.13M | 0.01% |
189,427
+181,319
| +2,236% | +$8.28M |
|
|
KAMN
1181
DELISTED
Kaman Corp
KAMN
| $8.1M | 0.01% |
190,438
-2,207
| -1% | -$92.9K |
|
1182
Albany International
AIN
$2.16B
| $8.09M | 0.01% |
202,660
-1,727
| -0.8% | -$68.2K |
|
1183
Lumentum
LITE
$50.7B
| $8.08M | 0.01% |
333,727
+2,037
| +0.6% | +$50.5K |
|
|
DCH
1184
Dauch Corp
DCH
$1.33B
| $8.07M | 0.01% |
557,392
-44,063
| -7% | -$687K |
|
|
AKS
1185
DELISTED
AK Steel Holding Corp
AKS
| $8.06M | 0.01% |
1,730,254
+469,194
| +37% | +$2.06M |
|
1186
Silgan Holdings
SLGN
$5.07B
| $8.03M | 0.01% |
312,208
+39,922
| +15% | +$1.03M |
|
1187
Innospec
IOSP
$2.12B
| $8.03M | 0.01% |
174,569
+4,103
| +2% | +$194K |
|
|
MENT
1188
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $8.03M | 0.01% |
377,494
+40,821
| +12% | +$849K |
|
1189
Rogers Corp
ROG
$2.13B
| $8.02M | 0.01% |
131,335
+8,267
| +7% | +$509K |
|
|
KS
1190
DELISTED
KapStone Paper and Pack Corp.
KS
| $8.01M | 0.01% |
615,964
+10,614
| +2% | +$156K |
|
1191
Stepan Co
SCL
$1.32B
| $8.01M | 0.01% |
134,610
+3,675
| +3% | +$216K |
|
1192
Timken Company
TKR
$9.72B
| $7.99M | 0.01% |
260,696
+25,512
| +11% | +$856K |
|
|
FSP
1193
Franklin Street Properties
FSP
$50.1M
| $7.96M | 0.01% |
648,471
+16,018
| +3% | +$180K |
|
|
NE
1194
DELISTED
Noble Corporation
NE
| $7.96M | 0.01% |
965,630
+86,240
| +10% | +$822K |
|
1195
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.25B
| $7.91M | 0.01% |
280,471
+28,112
| +11% | +$832K |
|
1196
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$482M
| $7.91M | 0.01% |
224,059
+5,606
| +3% | +$189K |
|
|
HSBC.PRA
1197
DELISTED
HSBC Holdings PLC, Inc. ADS(1/40 shr. 6.2% Non-Cum. Dlr. Pref. Shrs., Ser.A)
HSBC.PRA
| $7.9M | 0.01% |
304,691
+16,798
| +6% | +$432K |
|
1198
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.5B
| $7.87M | 0.01% |
157,769
+15,917
| +11% | +$851K |
|
1199
PRA Group
PRAA
$688M
| $7.87M | 0.01% |
326,010
+319
| +0.1% | +$8.92K |
|
1200
Wendy's
WEN
$1.46B
| $7.85M | 0.01% |
816,430
+87,457
| +12% | +$917K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.