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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CCMP
1226
DELISTED
CMC Materials, Inc. Common Stock
CCMP
| $6.16M | 0.01% |
148,700
-3,740
| -2% | -$159K |
|
1227
Scansource
SCSC
$1.15B
| $6.15M | 0.01% |
177,811
-1,894
| -1% | -$70.7K |
|
1228
NBT Bancorp
NBTB
$2.75B
| $6.15M | 0.01% |
272,977
-3,022
| -1% | -$71.5K |
|
1229
Assurant
AIZ
$14B
| $6.14M | 0.01% |
95,560
-58,883
| -38% | -$3.85M |
|
1230
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.69B
| $6.11M | 0.01% |
223,643
-6,290
| -3% | -$172K |
|
|
CUB
1231
DELISTED
Cubic Corporation
CUB
| $6.11M | 0.01% |
130,556
+3,346
| +3% | +$150K |
|
|
NP
1232
DELISTED
Neenah, Inc. Common Stock
NP
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
113,826
+7,584
| +7% | +$408K |
|
1233
First Solar
FSLR
$22.1B
| $6.08M | 0.01% |
92,397
+513
| +0.6% | +$34.7K |
|
|
DBD
1234
DELISTED
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated
DBD
| $6.08M | 0.01% |
172,115
+7,478
| +5% | +$282K |
|
|
UTIW
1235
DELISTED
UTI WORLDWIDE INC
UTIW
| $6.05M | 0.01% |
569,453
-6,208
| -1% | -$62.7K |
|
1236
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$25B
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
133,445
+6,450
| +5% | +$356K |
|
|
AVP
1237
DELISTED
Avon Products, Inc.
AVP
| $6.02M | 0.01% |
477,705
+9,279
| +2% | +$127K |
|
1238
Thor Industries
THO
$3.95B
| $5.99M | 0.01% |
116,322
+9,218
| +9% | +$494K |
|
1239
Helix Energy Solutions
HLX
$1.36B
| $5.97M | 0.01% |
270,878
+11,418
| +4% | +$291K |
|
1240
Quaker Houghton
KWR
$2.69B
| $5.95M | 0.01% |
82,975
-853
| -1% | -$63.9K |
|
|
ORIT
1241
DELISTED
Oritani Financial Corp. New
ORIT
| $5.95M | 0.01% |
422,178
-285,632
| -40% | -$4.25M |
|
1242
Lindsay Corp
LNN
$1.12B
| $5.95M | 0.01% |
79,552
-1,675
| -2% | -$132K |
|
|
RPXC
1243
DELISTED
RPX Corporation
RPXC
| $5.95M | 0.01% |
433,045
-11,572
| -3% | -$180K |
|
1244
Silgan Holdings
SLGN
$4.34B
| $5.94M | 0.01% |
252,914
+9,448
| +4% | +$236K |
|
|
HF
1245
DELISTED
HFF Inc.
HF
| $5.94M | 0.01% |
205,197
-6,907
| -3% | -$225K |
|
|
NTUS
1246
DELISTED
Natus Medical Inc
NTUS
| $5.94M | 0.01% |
201,256
+25,140
| +14% | +$694K |
|
1247
WD-40
WDFC
$3.06B
| $5.94M | 0.01% |
87,345
-1,608
| -2% | -$112K |
|
1248
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.5B
| $5.93M | 0.01% |
123,857
+5,220
| +4% | +$280K |
|
1249
Standex International
SXI
$3.48B
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
79,904
-1,001
| -1% | -$72.4K |
|
|
EXAS
1250
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
305,603
-7,300
| -2% | -$134K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.