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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WGL
1251
DELISTED
Wgl Holdings
WGL
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
140,513
+6,129
| +5% | +$257K |
|
1252
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$2.4B
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
80,128
+12,747
| +19% | +$969K |
|
|
PBCT
1253
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
407,803
+33,068
| +9% | +$491K |
|
|
BID
1254
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
165,187
-10,885
| -6% | -$429K |
|
|
JNS
1255
DELISTED
Janus Capital Group Inc
JNS
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
405,834
+13,349
| +3% | +$162K |
|
1256
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.25B
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
95,426
+4,063
| +4% | +$253K |
|
1257
Commault Systems
CVLT
$4.82B
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
116,796
+937
| +0.8% | +$48.3K |
|
|
AFSI
1258
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
294,552
+278,120
| +1,693% | +$5.88M |
|
1259
Albany International
AIN
$2.1B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
172,197
-5,388
| -3% | -$200K |
|
|
AJRD
1260
DELISTED
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings
AJRD
| $5.85M | 0.01% |
366,052
+171
| +0% | +$3.07K |
|
1261
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.66B
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
527,436
+21,072
| +4% | +$245K |
|
1262
ACI Worldwide
ACIW
$5.86B
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
311,227
+13,996
| +5% | +$263K |
|
1263
Ryder
R
$9.9B
| $5.83M | 0.01% |
64,738
+1,300
| +2% | +$117K |
|
1264
AutoNation
AN
$7.18B
| $5.8M | 0.01% |
115,268
+17,427
| +18% | +$954K |
|
1265
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$3.86B
| $5.79M | 0.01% |
256,089
-2,917
| -1% | -$77.7K |
|
1266
Cheesecake Factory
CAKE
$5.03B
| $5.76M | 0.01% |
126,718
+5,650
| +5% | +$253K |
|
|
HCBK
1267
DELISTED
HUDSON CITY BANCORP INC
HCBK
| $5.75M | 0.01% |
591,866
+18,897
| +3% | +$186K |
|
|
HW
1268
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
| $5.74M | 0.01% |
457,663
-4,920
| -1% | -$62K |
|
|
CSGS
1269
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $5.72M | 0.01% |
217,558
-1,163
| -0.5% | -$31.5K |
|
1270
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$8.07B
| $5.71M | 0.01% |
164,083
-3,384
| -2% | -$118K |
|
|
MDRX
1271
DELISTED
Veradigm Inc. Common Stock
MDRX
| $5.7M | 0.01% |
424,788
+42,691
| +11% | +$647K |
|
1272
Knowles
KN
$3.08B
| $5.7M | 0.01% |
215,001
-13,588
| -6% | -$415K |
|
1273
Axos Financial
AX
$5.6B
| $5.7M | 0.01% |
313,360
+1,036
| +0.3% | +$19.6K |
|
1274
Sturm, Ruger & Co
RGR
$623M
| $5.69M | 0.01% |
116,826
-5,323
| -4% | -$281K |
|
|
KTWO
1275
DELISTED
K2M Group Holdings, Inc
KTWO
| $5.69M | 0.01% |
394,165
+11,904
| +3% | +$179K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.