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 |
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
|
+$332M |
| 2 |
FRC
First Republic Bank
FRC
|
+$239M |
| 3 |
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
|
+$207M |
| 4 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$196M |
| 5 |
BKI
Black Knight, Inc. Common Stock
BKI
|
+$172M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$346M |
| 2 |
Aon
AON
|
+$335M |
| 3 |
Intuit
INTU
|
+$262M |
| 4 |
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Loews
L
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.93% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.1% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.32% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.84% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.65% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
Enpro
NPO
$6.26B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
163,659
-5,661
| -3% | -$423K |
|
|
CSGS
1227
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
279,978
-2,902
| -1% | -$123K |
|
1228
Alcoa
AA
$11.3B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
243,981
+217,003
| +804% | +$10.9M |
|
1229
Interface
TILE
$1.95B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
497,706
+20,843
| +4% | +$494K |
|
1230
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.56B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
489,616
-16,050
| -3% | -$429K |
|
1231
Allegion
ALLE
$13.5B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
147,552
+1,222
| +0.8% | +$97.9K |
|
1232
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$5.31B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
19,464
-2,139
| -10% | -$1.28M |
|
1233
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$4.7B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
707,080
+377
| +0.1% | +$5.13K |
|
|
EFII
1234
DELISTED
Electronics for Imaging
EFII
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
348,406
-1,809
| -0.5% | -$57.5K |
|
1235
Patrick Industries
PATK
$2.87B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
298,314
+2,581
| +0.9% | +$102K |
|
|
VRTU
1236
DELISTED
Virtusa Corporation
VRTU
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
232,158
+15,665
| +7% | +$761K |
|
1237
Mativ Holdings
MATV
$479M
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
258,234
+12,875
| +5% | +$547K |
|
1238
Gentherm
THRM
$1.32B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
286,648
+5,493
| +2% | +$197K |
|
1239
Kimco Realty
KIM
$17.5B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
662,611
-7,882
| -1% | -$119K |
|
|
UNT
1240
DELISTED
UNIT Corporation
UNT
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
439,522
+19,847
| +5% | +$439K |
|
|
PAY
1241
DELISTED
Verifone Systems Inc
PAY
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
491,052
+12,261
| +3% | +$271K |
|
1242
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.16B
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
201,063
+26,300
| +15% | +$1.49M |
|
|
BEAT
1243
DELISTED
BioTelemetry, Inc.
BEAT
| $11.2M | 0.01% |
247,890
-8,557
| -3% | -$341K |
|
1244
Kite Realty
KRG
$5.86B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
651,887
+11,137
| +2% | +$173K |
|
1245
Belden
BDC
$3.97B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
181,763
-3,067
| -2% | -$188K |
|
1246
First Bancorp
FBP
$4.41B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
1,449,832
+24,574
| +2% | +$182K |
|
1247
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$10B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
664,478
-19,369
| -3% | -$291K |
|
1248
Tennant Co
TNC
$1.44B
| $11.1M | 0.01% |
140,090
+3,037
| +2% | +$227K |
|
|
MDC
1249
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $11M | 0.01% |
418,206
-42,599
| -9% | -$1.11M |
|
|
RAVN
1250
DELISTED
Raven Industries Inc
RAVN
| $11M | 0.01% |
285,099
+1,391
| +0.5% | +$53.2K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,357 positions worth $109B, up 3.9% from $105B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2018 filing shows 151 new, 1,254 increased, 850 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Evergy: 2,164,041 shares worth $122M. The largest sale was Dollar Tree, an estimated $346M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2018 buy was Evergy: 2,164,041 shares worth $122M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Hilton Worldwide in Q2 2018, an estimated $332M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was Dollar Tree, cutting an estimated $346M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Great Plains Energy Incorporated in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $120M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $109B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 151 new positions and closed 87 in Q2 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.9% quarter-over-quarter to $109B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 13 Aug 2018.