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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1251
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.68B
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
506,364
-1,731
| -0.3% | -$21.1K |
|
|
CST
1252
DELISTED
CST Brands, Inc.
CST
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
181,740
-15,186
| -8% | -$493K |
|
1253
Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A
BIO
$8.76B
| $6.26M | 0.01% |
52,327
+596
| +1% | +$72.8K |
|
|
TAL
1254
DELISTED
TAL INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC.
TAL
| $6.23M | 0.01% |
140,461
+26,343
| +23% | +$1.15M |
|
|
AMBR
1255
DELISTED
Amber Road Inc
AMBR
| $6.23M | 0.01% |
+386,071
| New | +$5.53M |
|
|
CHS
1256
DELISTED
Chicos FAS, Inc.
CHS
| $6.22M | 0.01% |
366,553
-10,211
| -3% | -$164K |
|
1257
WesBanco
WSBC
$4.02B
| $6.19M | 0.01% |
199,432
+1,704
| +0.9% | +$51.6K |
|
1258
Silgan Holdings
SLGN
$4.51B
| $6.19M | 0.01% |
243,466
+2,146
| +0.9% | +$53.2K |
|
1259
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$833M
| $6.18M | 0.01% |
177,201
-11,549
| -6% | -$360K |
|
1260
Cleveland-Cliffs
CLF
$6.49B
| $6.16M | 0.01% |
409,067
+200,865
| +96% | +$3.4M |
|
1261
Hawaiian Electric Industries
HE
$2.26B
| $6.15M | 0.01% |
242,735
+2,110
| +0.9% | +$51.4K |
|
|
MDRX
1262
DELISTED
Veradigm Inc. Common Stock
MDRX
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
382,097
+3,995
| +1% | +$62.3K |
|
1263
Exponent
EXPO
$3.19B
| $6.12M | 0.01% |
330,332
-3,392
| -1% | -$60.6K |
|
|
DCT
1264
DELISTED
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
| $6.12M | 0.01% |
186,369
+56,168
| +43% | +$1.77M |
|
1265
UFP Industries
UFPI
$4.95B
| $6.11M | 0.01% |
379,893
+477
| +0.1% | +$8.04K |
|
1266
Thor Industries
THO
$4.06B
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
107,104
-15,720
| -13% | -$942K |
|
|
LTXB
1267
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
226,268
-1,284
| -0.6% | -$33.7K |
|
1268
Oxford Industries
OXM
$581M
| $6.08M | 0.01% |
91,229
-32
| -0% | -$2.16K |
|
|
BGG
1269
DELISTED
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
BGG
| $6.04M | 0.01% |
295,136
-2,794
| -0.9% | -$58.9K |
|
|
DNB
1270
DELISTED
Dun & Bradstreet
DNB
| $6.04M | 0.01% |
54,771
-3,381
| -6% | -$355K |
|
1271
Infosys
INFY
$51B
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
897,096
-1,083,552
| -55% | -$7.21M |
|
1272
Standex International
SXI
$3.33B
| $6.03M | 0.01% |
80,905
-442
| -0.5% | -$30.3K |
|
|
EGOV
1273
DELISTED
NIC Inc
EGOV
| $6.01M | 0.01% |
378,893
-4,857
| -1% | -$84.7K |
|
|
MVNR
1274
DELISTED
MAVENIR SYS INC COM STK (DE)
MVNR
| $6M | 0.01% |
396,100
-10,100
| -2% | -$147K |
|
1275
Insulet
PODD
$11.8B
| $6M | 0.01% |
151,229
-5,461
| -3% | -$210K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.