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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
Four Corners Property Trust
FCPT
$2.8B
| $6.81M | 0.01% |
379,524
+16,641
| +5% | +$279K |
|
1227
Allison Transmission
ALSN
$9.57B
| $6.79M | 0.01% |
251,757
-406,171
| -62% | -$9.86M |
|
|
SF
1228
Stifel
SF
$12.5B
| $6.79M | 0.01% |
516,058
+25,450
| +5% | +$362K |
|
1229
Fabrinet
FN
$15.7B
| $6.77M | 0.01% |
209,217
+8,171
| +4% | +$220K |
|
1230
United Natural Foods
UNFI
$3.01B
| $6.77M | 0.01% |
167,943
+7,835
| +5% | +$289K |
|
1231
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$5.28B
| $6.76M | 0.01% |
14,078
+605
| +4% | +$288K |
|
|
FSP
1232
Franklin Street Properties
FSP
$48.1M
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
632,453
+21,802
| +4% | +$212K |
|
1233
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.25B
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
118,042
+6,524
| +6% | +$304K |
|
1234
GATX Corp
GATX
$6.45B
| $6.7M | 0.01% |
141,045
+5,081
| +4% | +$217K |
|
|
BPFH
1235
DELISTED
Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc.
BPFH
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
583,498
+21,505
| +4% | +$227K |
|
1236
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.57B
| $6.68M | 0.01% |
393,592
+21,144
| +6% | +$310K |
|
1237
InterDigital
IDCC
$7.84B
| $6.64M | 0.01% |
119,389
+4,881
| +4% | +$236K |
|
|
DPLO
1238
DELISTED
DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC.
DPLO
| $6.64M | 0.01% |
+242,408
| New | +$7.14M |
|
|
CMO
1239
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
| $6.63M | 0.01% |
670,616
+26,728
| +4% | +$248K |
|
|
ABAX
1240
DELISTED
Abaxis Inc
ABAX
| $6.62M | 0.01% |
145,924
+166
| +0.1% | +$7.38K |
|
1241
TransUnion
TRU
$15.4B
| $6.62M | 0.01% |
239,668
+7,468
| +3% | +$189K |
|
1242
Warner Bros
WBD
$63.9B
| $6.62M | 0.01% |
231,018
-7,337
| -3% | -$196K |
|
1243
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.34B
| $6.61M | 0.01% |
150,803
+6,180
| +4% | +$243K |
|
|
ECOL
1244
DELISTED
US Ecology, Inc.
ECOL
| $6.58M | 0.01% |
149,065
+6,012
| +4% | +$218K |
|
|
WDR
1245
DELISTED
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
WDR
| $6.57M | 0.01% |
279,201
+12,026
| +5% | +$292K |
|
|
NAVG
1246
DELISTED
Navigators Group Inc
NAVG
| $6.57M | 0.01% |
156,584
+6,206
| +4% | +$259K |
|
|
TYPE
1247
DELISTED
Monotype Imaging Holdings Inc.
TYPE
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
274,078
+11,418
| +4% | +$266K |
|
|
BOBE
1248
DELISTED
Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
BOBE
| $6.54M | 0.01% |
140,059
+2,699
| +2% | +$114K |
|
|
HF
1249
DELISTED
HFF Inc.
HF
| $6.53M | 0.01% |
237,178
+10,068
| +4% | +$268K |
|
|
CSH
1250
DELISTED
CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC
CSH
| $6.51M | 0.01% |
168,469
+406
| +0.2% | +$13.2K |
|
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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.