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 |
Cardinal Health
CAH
|
+$99.9M |
| 2 |
Ambev
ABEV
|
+$95.7M |
| 3 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$90.6M |
| 4 |
RTN
Raytheon Company
RTN
|
+$90.2M |
| 5 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$132M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$107M |
| 3 |
APC
Anadarko Petroleum
APC
|
+$101M |
| 4 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$90.9M |
| 5 |
Whirlpool
WHR
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.92% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.31% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 4 | Real Estate | 10.55% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.07% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
$5.03B
| $6.06M | 0.01% |
125,606
-1,872
| -1% | -$87.6K |
|
1227
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.2B
| $6.06M | 0.01% |
174,424
+10,596
| +6% | +$357K |
|
1228
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.57B
| $6.04M | 0.01% |
297,348
+8,872
| +3% | +$165K |
|
1229
Compass Minerals
CMP
$1.25B
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
75,315
+1,041
| +1% | +$78K |
|
|
TCF
1230
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
370,908
+5,702
| +2% | +$88.3K |
|
|
LTXB
1231
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
219,530
+11,274
| +5% | +$264K |
|
|
SWI
1232
DELISTED
SOLARWINDS INC COM STK (DE)
SWI
| $5.99M | 0.01% |
158,240
+1,438
| +0.9% | +$50.2K |
|
1233
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.5B
| $5.98M | 0.01% |
113,886
+993
| +0.9% | +$50.4K |
|
1234
WaFd
WAFD
$2.69B
| $5.98M | 0.01% |
256,703
-587
| -0.2% | -$13.3K |
|
1235
Primerica
PRI
$10.1B
| $5.98M | 0.01% |
139,269
+1,937
| +1% | +$82.1K |
|
1236
TETRA Technologies
TTI
$1.13B
| $5.97M | 0.01% |
482,687
+30,275
| +7% | +$377K |
|
|
PBCT
1237
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $5.96M | 0.01% |
394,079
-5,304
| -1% | -$78K |
|
|
ACH
1238
Accendra Health
ACH
$256M
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
162,004
+1,244
| +0.8% | +$45.7K |
|
|
HNT
1239
DELISTED
HEALTH NET INC
HNT
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
199,357
+23,089
| +13% | +$691K |
|
1240
Urban Outfitters
URBN
$6.49B
| $5.91M | 0.01% |
159,340
+641
| +0.4% | +$24K |
|
1241
Insulet
PODD
$11.5B
| $5.91M | 0.01% |
159,249
+2,200
| +1% | +$81.3K |
|
|
MENT
1242
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
245,136
+4,920
| +2% | +$111K |
|
1243
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$4.62B
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
443,355
+31,479
| +8% | +$395K |
|
1244
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.9B
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
409,255
-34,926
| -8% | -$518K |
|
1245
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.86B
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
259,199
+15,242
| +6% | +$334K |
|
|
CBM
1246
DELISTED
Cambrex Corporation
CBM
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
329,781
+10,951
| +3% | +$189K |
|
|
ATMI
1247
DELISTED
A T M I INC
ATMI
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
194,500
+11,599
| +6% | +$331K |
|
1248
Comscore
SCOR
$112M
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
10,267
+613
| +6% | +$337K |
|
1249
Adeia
ADEA
$2.8B
| $5.87M | 0.01% |
1,125,797
+74,794
| +7% | +$381K |
|
1250
Heartland Express
HTLD
$986M
| $5.87M | 0.01% |
299,206
+12,961
| +5% | +$212K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,383 positions worth $53.6B, up 11% from $48.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.1% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2013 filing shows 122 new, 1,402 increased, 628 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M. The largest sale was Eli Lilly, an estimated $132M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Consumer Discretionary.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2013 buy was Ambev: 13,087,778 shares worth $96.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Cardinal Health in Q4 2013, an estimated $99.9M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2013 reduction was Eli Lilly, cutting an estimated $132M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited COMPANHIA BEBIDA ADS EACH REPSTG 1 PFD SH in Q4 2013, selling an estimated $61.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.1% of its $53.6B portfolio in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 122 new positions and closed 109 in Q4 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 11% quarter-over-quarter to $53.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2013, filed 12 Feb 2014.