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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1176
Standex International
SXI
$3.33B
| $9.02M | 0.01% |
97,087
+3,344
| +4% | +$293K |
|
1177
ACI Worldwide
ACIW
$6.12B
| $8.99M | 0.01% |
464,132
+19,415
| +4% | +$368K |
|
1178
Kennametal
KMT
$2.56B
| $8.99M | 0.01% |
309,860
+8,308
| +3% | +$220K |
|
|
ORIT
1179
DELISTED
Oritani Financial Corp. New
ORIT
| $8.99M | 0.01% |
571,841
+7,160
| +1% | +$115K |
|
1180
Commault Systems
CVLT
$4.98B
| $8.97M | 0.01% |
168,754
+12,341
| +8% | +$620K |
|
1181
Ameris Bancorp
ABCB
$5.89B
| $8.96M | 0.01% |
256,474
+60,394
| +31% | +$2.01M |
|
1182
Dana Inc
DAN
$2.88B
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
574,366
+9,684
| +2% | +$132K |
|
1183
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$479M
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
232,081
+8,022
| +4% | +$305K |
|
|
ACH
1184
Accendra Health
ACH
$254M
| $8.95M | 0.01% |
257,677
+16,986
| +7% | +$595K |
|
|
CNR
1185
DELISTED
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
CNR
| $8.93M | 0.01% |
612,186
+214,186
| +54% | +$3.45M |
|
|
KAMN
1186
DELISTED
Kaman Corp
KAMN
| $8.93M | 0.01% |
203,366
+12,928
| +7% | +$566K |
|
1187
Korn Ferry
KFY
$4.31B
| $8.93M | 0.01% |
425,043
+9,684
| +2% | +$221K |
|
|
WPG
1188
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $8.92M | 0.01% |
80,072
-24,023
| -23% | -$2.76M |
|
1189
Albany International
AIN
$2.09B
| $8.91M | 0.01% |
210,312
+7,652
| +4% | +$322K |
|
|
AJRD
1190
DELISTED
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
AJRD
| $8.85M | 0.01% |
503,534
+51,064
| +11% | +$925K |
|
1191
Enpro
NPO
$6.26B
| $8.84M | 0.01% |
155,618
+2,750
| +2% | +$141K |
|
|
NVRO
1192
DELISTED
NEVRO CORP.
NVRO
| $8.83M | 0.01% |
84,609
-41,494
| -33% | -$3.75M |
|
|
ESL
1193
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $8.8M | 0.01% |
115,747
+4,776
| +4% | +$335K |
|
1194
Signet Jewelers
SIG
$3.84B
| $8.8M | 0.01% |
118,056
-2,061
| -2% | -$174K |
|
1195
Wendy's
WEN
$1.46B
| $8.78M | 0.01% |
813,181
-3,249
| -0.4% | -$32.7K |
|
1196
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.28B
| $8.77M | 0.01% |
235,995
+18,498
| +9% | +$677K |
|
|
BIG
1197
DELISTED
Big Lots, Inc.
BIG
| $8.74M | 0.01% |
183,080
+12,323
| +7% | +$631K |
|
|
INN
1198
Summit Hotel Properties
INN
$766M
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
660,195
+31,940
| +5% | +$442K |
|
1199
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.54B
| $8.69M | 0.01% |
297,935
+9,951
| +3% | +$391K |
|
1200
Worthington Enterprises
WOR
$2.74B
| $8.65M | 0.01% |
292,108
+11,964
| +4% | +$320K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.