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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1201
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$15.2B
| $7.12M | 0.01% |
557,644
+7,742
| +1% | +$91.7K |
|
|
MZTI
1202
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$2.95B
| $7.11M | 0.01% |
64,271
+1,392
| +2% | +$149K |
|
|
VRE
1203
DELISTED
Veris Residential
VRE
| $7.1M | 0.01% |
301,991
+15,401
| +5% | +$320K |
|
1204
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.69B
| $7.09M | 0.01% |
254,456
+12,576
| +5% | +$345K |
|
|
TCF
1205
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $7.07M | 0.01% |
576,724
+35,851
| +7% | +$430K |
|
1206
WaFd
WAFD
$2.69B
| $7.06M | 0.01% |
311,514
+10,436
| +3% | +$226K |
|
1207
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$7.92B
| $7.05M | 0.01% |
739,087
+21,400
| +3% | +$194K |
|
|
IRBT
1208
DELISTED
iRobot
IRBT
| $7.02M | 0.01% |
198,938
+7,600
| +4% | +$247K |
|
|
ALOG
1209
DELISTED
Analogic Corp
ALOG
| $7.02M | 0.01% |
88,860
+4,503
| +5% | +$337K |
|
1210
Skywest
SKYW
$4.29B
| $7.02M | 0.01% |
350,990
+16,941
| +5% | +$286K |
|
|
CEB
1211
DELISTED
CEB Inc.
CEB
| $7.01M | 0.01% |
108,340
+2,030
| +2% | +$116K |
|
|
CCMP
1212
DELISTED
CMC Materials, Inc. Common Stock
CCMP
| $7M | 0.01% |
171,097
+5,009
| +3% | +$198K |
|
1213
Community Health Systems
CYH
$391M
| $7M | 0.01% |
457,322
+1,563
| +0.3% | +$23.9K |
|
1214
Oxford Industries
OXM
$571M
| $6.97M | 0.01% |
103,659
+3,783
| +4% | +$258K |
|
|
LXK
1215
DELISTED
Lexmark Intl Inc
LXK
| $6.96M | 0.01% |
208,228
+10,209
| +5% | +$301K |
|
|
FLIR
1216
DELISTED
FLIR Systems, Inc. (DE) Common Stock
FLIR
| $6.91M | 0.01% |
209,852
+2,227
| +1% | +$68.8K |
|
|
AVP
1217
DELISTED
Avon Products, Inc.
AVP
| $6.91M | 0.01% |
1,435,992
+51,619
| +4% | +$184K |
|
1218
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$8.07B
| $6.89M | 0.01% |
176,857
+6,911
| +4% | +$245K |
|
1219
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$472M
| $6.88M | 0.01% |
218,453
+9,405
| +4% | +$337K |
|
1220
Scholastic
SCHL
$789M
| $6.86M | 0.01% |
183,503
+8,466
| +5% | +$302K |
|
|
ENIA
1221
DELISTED
Enel Amricas S.A. American Depositary Shares (Each representing 50 shares of Common Stock)
ENIA
| $6.84M | 0.01% |
+912,821
| New | +$6.11M |
|
|
MENT
1222
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $6.84M | 0.01% |
336,673
+16,319
| +5% | +$298K |
|
|
RDC
1223
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $6.82M | 0.01% |
423,800
+22,000
| +5% | +$304K |
|
1224
Badger Meter
BMI
$3.78B
| $6.82M | 0.01% |
205,112
+14,064
| +7% | +$434K |
|
1225
Adtran
ADTN
$682M
| $6.82M | 0.01% |
337,195
+252
| +0.1% | +$4.66K |
|
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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.