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 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$465M |
| 2 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$339M |
| 3 |
CCC
CCC Intelligent Solutions
CCC
|
+$209M |
| 4 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$180M |
| 5 |
NNN REIT
NNN
|
+$128M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
First Industrial Realty Trust
FR
|
+$217M |
| 2 |
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
|
+$209M |
| 3 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$189M |
| 4 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$172M |
| 5 |
Realty Income
O
|
+$149M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.82% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.58% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.17% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.56% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.47% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1226
Sunstone Hotel Investors
SHO
$2.1B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
1,066,583
-4,562
| -0.4% | -$49.8K |
|
1227
Choice Hotels
CHH
$4.94B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
93,972
+953
| +1% | +$114K |
|
1228
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.47B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
425,293
-1,141
| -0.3% | -$29.4K |
|
|
DAY
1229
DELISTED
Dayforce
DAY
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
178,318
+2,436
| +1% | +$166K |
|
1230
Strategic Education
STRA
$1.86B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
113,036
-4,611
| -4% | -$451K |
|
1231
Carter's
CRI
$1.48B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
138,588
+3,403
| +3% | +$270K |
|
1232
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.73B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
263,867
+3,522
| +1% | +$152K |
|
1233
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.71B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
80,745
+522
| +0.7% | +$78.9K |
|
|
CTLT
1234
DELISTED
CATALENT, INC.
CTLT
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
206,694
+3,499
| +2% | +$189K |
|
1235
STAAR Surgical
STAA
$1.15B
| $11.6M | 0.01% |
302,669
+21,662
| +8% | +$704K |
|
1236
American Airlines Group
AAL
$10.6B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
751,621
+5,273
| +0.7% | +$76.5K |
|
1237
ePlus
PLUS
$2.36B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
146,788
+6,468
| +5% | +$504K |
|
1238
iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF
SUSL
$1.19B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
122,789
| – | – |
|
1239
ICU Medical
ICUI
$4.16B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
107,344
+9
| +0% | +$895 |
|
1240
Par Pacific Holdings
PARR
$3.45B
| $11.5M | 0.01% |
309,939
+1,673
| +0.5% | +$61.4K |
|
1241
Brinker International
EAT
$9.75B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
230,397
+577
| +0.3% | +$25.5K |
|
1242
Match Group
MTCH
$8.4B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
315,043
-2,305
| -0.7% | -$83.3K |
|
|
CVSA
1243
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.23B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
222,139
+8,505
| +4% | +$444K |
|
1244
Adient
ADNT
$1.45B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
346,389
-3,385
| -1% | -$115K |
|
1245
Helen of Troy
HELE
$671M
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
98,942
-1,811
| -2% | -$216K |
|
|
NSA
1246
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
290,850
+6,995
| +2% | +$263K |
|
1247
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$16B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
434,869
+5,808
| +1% | +$147K |
|
1248
Pricesmart
PSMT
$5.5B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
135,328
+1,181
| +0.9% | +$93.7K |
|
1249
St. Joe Company
JOE
$3.84B
| $11.4M | 0.01% |
196,017
+10,943
| +6% | +$604K |
|
1250
CarGurus
CARG
$3.28B
| $11.3M | 0.01% |
491,468
-6,220
| -1% | -$144K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2024, Principal Financial Group held 2,542 positions worth $170B, up 8.5% from $157B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 18% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2024 filing shows 124 new, 1,250 increased, 1,019 reduced and 115 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF: 2,590,000 shares worth $103M. The largest sale was First Industrial Realty Trust, an estimated $217M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2024 buy was Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF: 2,590,000 shares worth $103M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to American Tower in Q1 2024, an estimated $465M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2024 reduction was First Industrial Realty Trust, cutting an estimated $217M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Livent Corporation in Q1 2024, selling an estimated $45.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 18% of its $170B portfolio in Q1 2024.
- Principal Financial Group opened 124 new positions and closed 115 in Q1 2024.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 8.5% quarter-over-quarter to $170B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2024, filed 29 Apr 2024.