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 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Hyatt Hotels
H
|
+$164M |
| 3 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$156M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$145M |
| 5 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$144M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$235M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$233M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.45% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.99% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.96% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SLCA
1226
DELISTED
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC.
SLCA
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
625,574
+9,930
| +2% | +$230K |
|
1227
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.43B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
98,869
+1,008
| +1% | +$134K |
|
1228
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.58B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
258,574
+8,004
| +3% | +$347K |
|
1229
Murphy USA
MUSA
$11.2B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
136,711
-2,567
| -2% | -$212K |
|
|
PDCO
1230
DELISTED
Patterson Companies, Inc.
PDCO
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
477,156
+21,716
| +5% | +$515K |
|
1231
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$4.31B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
169,608
+22,547
| +15% | +$1.62M |
|
|
INN
1232
Summit Hotel Properties
INN
$746M
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
861,763
+35,452
| +4% | +$488K |
|
|
UNT
1233
DELISTED
UNIT Corporation
UNT
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
446,969
+7,447
| +2% | +$194K |
|
1234
Dine Brands
DIN
$456M
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
142,900
+3,985
| +3% | +$309K |
|
|
SNBR
1235
DELISTED
Sleep Number
SNBR
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
315,711
-4,482
| -1% | -$145K |
|
1236
Terex
TEX
$7.18B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
290,445
-29,053
| -9% | -$1.18M |
|
|
AAT
1237
American Assets Trust
AAT
$1.45B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
310,721
-12,890
| -4% | -$495K |
|
|
CSGS
1238
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
288,663
+8,685
| +3% | +$343K |
|
1239
Pultegroup
PHM
$24.1B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
466,771
-363,145
| -44% | -$10.3M |
|
1240
Houlihan Lokey
HLI
$8.77B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
256,755
+7,302
| +3% | +$354K |
|
|
TGNA
1241
DELISTED
TEGNA Inc
TGNA
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
958,220
-741
| -0.1% | -$8.41K |
|
|
CTB
1242
DELISTED
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
CTB
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
404,202
+10,355
| +3% | +$295K |
|
1243
Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF
$4.42B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
540,779
+1,691
| +0.3% | +$41K |
|
1244
Columbus McKinnon
CMCO
$553M
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
287,307
+282,098
| +5,416% | +$11.8M |
|
1245
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$5.1B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
19,596
+132
| +0.7% | +$75K |
|
1246
MillerKnoll
MLKN
$1.53B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
295,305
+5,095
| +2% | +$193K |
|
1247
Standex International
SXI
$3.59B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
108,727
+5,632
| +5% | +$599K |
|
1248
Helix Energy Solutions
HLX
$1.4B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
1,145,749
+37,296
| +3% | +$340K |
|
|
CVG
1249
DELISTED
Convergys
CVG
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
476,234
-918
| -0.2% | -$22.7K |
|
1250
Fortune Brands Innovations
FBIN
$5.88B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
251,692
-2,487
| -1% | -$117K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,364 positions worth $113B, up 4.3% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 filing shows 94 new, 1,514 increased, 663 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M. The largest sale was Sherwin-Williams, an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ansys in Q3 2018, an estimated $188M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Sherwin-Williams, cutting an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited DCT Industrial Trust Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $155M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 94 new positions and closed 76 in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.