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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
NBT Bancorp
NBTB
$2.82B
| $6.63M | 0.01% |
275,999
-2,218
| -0.8% | -$51.7K |
|
|
DBD
1227
DELISTED
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated
DBD
| $6.61M | 0.01% |
164,637
+12,098
| +8% | +$464K |
|
|
LPNT
1228
DELISTED
LifePoint Health, Inc.
LPNT
| $6.61M | 0.01% |
106,394
-15,113
| -12% | -$887K |
|
1229
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.88B
| $6.6M | 0.01% |
229,933
-1,516
| -0.7% | -$40.9K |
|
1230
Washington Trust Bancorp
WASH
$748M
| $6.6M | 0.01% |
179,471
+27,878
| +18% | +$985K |
|
|
JCP
1231
DELISTED
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
JCP
| $6.6M | 0.01% |
729,027
+6,257
| +0.9% | +$53.9K |
|
|
NPSP
1232
DELISTED
NPS PHARMACEUTICALS INC
NPSP
| $6.59M | 0.01% |
199,335
-24,987
| -11% | -$722K |
|
1233
JetBlue
JBLU
$2.13B
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
604,973
+801
| +0.1% | +$7.41K |
|
|
GK
1234
DELISTED
G&K Services Inc
GK
| $6.55M | 0.01% |
125,827
-157,858
| -56% | -$8.58M |
|
1235
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.01B
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
143,987
-6,723
| -4% | -$297K |
|
1236
Green Plains
GPRE
$1.15B
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
198,779
+31,213
| +19% | +$918K |
|
1237
First Solar
FSLR
$21.4B
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
91,884
-51,918
| -36% | -$3.44M |
|
|
CVSA
1238
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.55B
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
154,134
+6,397
| +4% | +$272K |
|
|
TCF
1239
DELISTED
TCF Financial Corporation
TCF
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
398,573
+5,970
| +2% | +$95.6K |
|
|
AEC
1240
DELISTED
ASSOCIATED ESTATES REALTY CORP
AEC
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
361,453
-4,253
| -1% | -$73.6K |
|
1241
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$10.1B
| $6.49M | 0.01% |
220,340
-1,215
| -0.5% | -$35.7K |
|
1242
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.32B
| $6.49M | 0.01% |
233,208
+2,274
| +1% | +$62.3K |
|
1243
Adeia
ADEA
$2.55B
| $6.47M | 0.01% |
1,107,302
-34,148
| -3% | -$201K |
|
|
SWI
1244
DELISTED
SOLARWINDS INC COM STK (DE)
SWI
| $6.44M | 0.01% |
166,700
+1,800
| +1% | +$71.9K |
|
1245
Quaker Houghton
KWR
$2.58B
| $6.44M | 0.01% |
83,828
-712
| -0.8% | -$54.1K |
|
|
HW
1246
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
| $6.43M | 0.01% |
462,583
-2,347
| -0.5% | -$29.9K |
|
1247
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$32.2B
| $6.42M | 0.01% |
84,291
-2,561
| -3% | -$195K |
|
1248
Stepan Co
SCL
$1.5B
| $6.41M | 0.01% |
121,258
+387
| +0.3% | +$21.7K |
|
|
TECD
1249
DELISTED
Tech Data Corp
TECD
| $6.38M | 0.01% |
101,984
+1,225
| +1% | +$75.9K |
|
|
HRC
1250
DELISTED
HILL-ROM HOLDINGS, INC.
HRC
| $6.36M | 0.01% |
153,281
+4,857
| +3% | +$189K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.