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 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$160M |
| 2 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$128M |
| 3 |
Healthpeak Properties
DOC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$94.5M |
| 5 |
Air Products & Chemicals
APD
|
+$91.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
AutoZone
AZO
|
+$240M |
| 2 |
DD
Du Pont De Nemours E I
DD
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$114M |
| 4 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Willis Towers Watson
WTW
|
+$109M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.91% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.57% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.95% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.63% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.54% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
American Eagle Outfitters
AEO
$2.93B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
710,328
+5,802
| +0.8% | +$71.1K |
|
1227
Avanos Medical
AVNS
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
225,488
+1,527
| +0.7% | +$65.2K |
|
1228
Boise Cascade
BCC
$2.7B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
290,613
-12,314
| -4% | -$374K |
|
|
ODP
1229
DELISTED
ODP
ODP
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
223,022
+1,245
| +0.6% | +$61.5K |
|
1230
MillerKnoll
MLKN
$1.58B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
281,503
-259
| -0.1% | -$8.72K |
|
1231
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.6B
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
162,313
+14,533
| +10% | +$876K |
|
|
GPOR
1232
DELISTED
Gulfport Energy Corp.
GPOR
| $10.1M | 0.01% |
704,594
+54,375
| +8% | +$706K |
|
|
MZTI
1233
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$3.06B
| $10M | 0.01% |
83,544
+1,282
| +2% | +$155K |
|
|
AHL
1234
DELISTED
ASPEN Insurance Holding Limited
AHL
| $10M | 0.01% |
248,254
-10,147
| -4% | -$469K |
|
1235
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$898M
| $10M | 0.01% |
224,088
+22,281
| +11% | +$819K |
|
1236
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$474M
| $9.98M | 0.01% |
240,734
-9,735
| -4% | -$374K |
|
1237
Adeia
ADEA
$2.58B
| $9.98M | 0.01% |
1,490,836
-35,509
| -2% | -$261K |
|
|
LPNT
1238
DELISTED
LifePoint Health, Inc.
LPNT
| $9.96M | 0.01% |
172,011
-684
| -0.4% | -$40.7K |
|
1239
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$274M
| $9.96M | 0.01% |
737,648
-6,235
| -0.8% | -$84.9K |
|
1240
iShares MSCI India ETF
INDA
$6.81B
| $9.96M | 0.01% |
303,139
+21,737
| +8% | +$735K |
|
|
SNBR
1241
DELISTED
Sleep Number
SNBR
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
320,023
-7,304
| -2% | -$228K |
|
1242
Federal Signal
FSS
$6.85B
| $9.93M | 0.01% |
466,847
-5,503
| -1% | -$103K |
|
1243
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF
CGW
$1.05B
| $9.93M | 0.01% |
288,465
+164,834
| +133% | +$5.52M |
|
1244
Helmerich & Payne
HP
$3.33B
| $9.92M | 0.01% |
190,299
-76,360
| -29% | -$3.78M |
|
1245
Ring Energy
REI
$310M
| $9.9M | 0.01% |
683,217
+404,020
| +145% | +$5.21M |
|
1246
Medifast
MED
$107M
| $9.87M | 0.01% |
166,311
+74,802
| +82% | +$3.72M |
|
|
VSTO
1247
DELISTED
Vista Outdoor Inc.
VSTO
| $9.87M | 0.01% |
430,264
-3,696
| -0.9% | -$83.1K |
|
1248
Nabors Industries
NBR
$1.16B
| $9.81M | 0.01% |
24,325
+127
| +0.5% | +$46.5K |
|
|
CNR
1249
DELISTED
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
CNR
| $9.81M | 0.01% |
628,700
+4,200
| +0.7% | +$69.5K |
|
|
CTB
1250
DELISTED
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
CTB
| $9.8M | 0.01% |
261,923
-780,287
| -75% | -$27.7M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2017, Principal Financial Group held 2,305 positions worth $103B, up 3.3% from $99.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.5% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2017 filing shows 56 new, 739 increased, 1,351 reduced and 102 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF: 1,245,020 shares worth $25.3M. The largest sale was AutoZone, an estimated $240M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2017 buy was Principal Spectrum Preferred Securities Active ETF: 1,245,020 shares worth $25.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to O'Reilly Automotive in Q3 2017, an estimated $160M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2017 reduction was AutoZone, cutting an estimated $240M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Du Pont De Nemours E I in Q3 2017, selling an estimated $165M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.5% of its $103B portfolio in Q3 2017.
- Principal Financial Group opened 56 new positions and closed 102 in Q3 2017.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.3% quarter-over-quarter to $103B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2017, filed 2 Nov 2017.