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 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$194M |
| 2 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$145M |
| 3 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
Element Solutions
ESI
|
+$88.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
Kinder Morgan
KMI
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$97.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.84% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.83% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.7% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.52% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1201
Scholastic
SCHL
$774M
| $7.43M | 0.01% |
168,415
-2,621
| -2% | -$113K |
|
|
CAB
1202
DELISTED
Cabela's Inc
CAB
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
148,541
+19,416
| +15% | +$1.03M |
|
|
BKS
1203
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
436,254
+7,311
| +2% | +$114K |
|
1204
Brady Corp
BRC
$4.46B
| $7.4M | 0.01% |
299,075
-4,233
| -1% | -$111K |
|
1205
Renasant Corp
RNST
$4.04B
| $7.4M | 0.01% |
226,878
+15,038
| +7% | +$459K |
|
1206
Hope Bancorp
HOPE
$1.8B
| $7.38M | 0.01% |
499,286
-8,690
| -2% | -$127K |
|
1207
The Ensign Group
ENSG
$10.6B
| $7.36M | 0.01% |
308,034
+8,881
| +3% | +$195K |
|
|
BOBE
1208
DELISTED
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
BOBE
| $7.35M | 0.01% |
144,028
-2,475
| -2% | -$115K |
|
|
EXAS
1209
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
246,884
+19,994
| +9% | +$502K |
|
|
COR
1210
DELISTED
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
| $7.34M | 0.01% |
161,548
+29,179
| +22% | +$1.39M |
|
1211
Jacobs Solutions
J
$16B
| $7.33M | 0.01% |
218,202
-9,170
| -4% | -$335K |
|
|
JCP
1212
DELISTED
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
JCP
| $7.32M | 0.01% |
864,438
+38,629
| +5% | +$333K |
|
|
CCMP
1213
DELISTED
CMC Materials, Inc. Common Stock
CCMP
| $7.31M | 0.01% |
155,255
+3,724
| +2% | +$178K |
|
1214
Exponent
EXPO
$3.19B
| $7.3M | 0.01% |
325,930
-2,926
| -0.9% | -$64.3K |
|
1215
Veeco
VECO
$2.62B
| $7.27M | 0.01% |
253,016
+2,925
| +1% | +$89.8K |
|
|
RBS.PRN
1216
DELISTED
ROYAL BK SCOTLAND GROUP PLC ADR RPTNG PFD SHRS SER N (UK)
RBS.PRN
| $7.27M | 0.01% |
292,260
+18,858
| +7% | +$472K |
|
1217
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.85B
| $7.26M | 0.01% |
242,857
-10,846
| -4% | -$322K |
|
1218
AutoNation
AN
$7.7B
| $7.26M | 0.01% |
115,265
+3,587
| +3% | +$228K |
|
|
ESV
1219
DELISTED
Ensco Rowan plc
ESV
| $7.26M | 0.01% |
81,500
+7,290
| +10% | +$709K |
|
|
THOR
1220
DELISTED
THORATEC CORPORATION
THOR
| $7.25M | 0.01% |
162,744
+5,757
| +4% | +$252K |
|
1221
NBT Bancorp
NBTB
$2.82B
| $7.24M | 0.01% |
276,480
-5,884
| -2% | -$148K |
|
|
AAN.A
1222
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $7.23M | 0.01% |
199,746
+24,907
| +14% | +$902K |
|
1223
Cathay General Bancorp
CATY
$4.23B
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
222,605
+6,988
| +3% | +$211K |
|
1224
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$14.1B
| $7.22M | 0.01% |
601,674
-17,910
| -3% | -$220K |
|
1225
Louisiana-Pacific
LPX
$5.14B
| $7.2M | 0.01% |
422,930
+14,745
| +4% | +$250K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,297 positions worth $67.1B, down 0.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 filing shows 141 new, 1,017 increased, 1,005 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M. The largest sale was Williams Companies, an estimated $197M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2015 buy was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Signet Jewelers in Q2 2015, an estimated $194M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Williams Companies, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Paramount Group in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $80.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 141 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 10 Aug 2015.