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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1276
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.29B
| $5.99M | 0.01% |
91,363
-183
| -0.2% | -$11.4K |
|
1277
Allegion
ALLE
$13.5B
| $5.99M | 0.01% |
105,623
+9,866
| +10% | +$519K |
|
|
STL
1278
DELISTED
Sterling Bancorp
STL
| $5.97M | 0.01% |
497,692
-312
| -0.1% | -$3.7K |
|
|
UTIW
1279
DELISTED
UTI WORLDWIDE INC
UTIW
| $5.95M | 0.01% |
575,661
+341,756
| +146% | +$3.39M |
|
1280
WaFd
WAFD
$2.71B
| $5.94M | 0.01% |
264,884
-7,180
| -3% | -$157K |
|
|
ABAX
1281
DELISTED
Abaxis Inc
ABAX
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
133,164
-457
| -0.3% | -$19K |
|
|
ALOG
1282
DELISTED
Analogic Corp
ALOG
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
75,338
-4,345
| -5% | -$331K |
|
1283
Standard Motor Products
SMP
$902M
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
131,727
-2,750
| -2% | -$111K |
|
1284
Aaon
AAON
$6.95B
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
394,727
-6,763
| -2% | -$90.5K |
|
1285
Intrepid Potash
IPI
$476M
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
35,053
+20,634
| +143% | +$3.32M |
|
1286
Post Holdings
POST
$4.42B
| $5.87M | 0.01% |
176,119
+25,622
| +17% | +$857K |
|
1287
Ciena
CIEN
$46.8B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
270,487
-6,373
| -2% | -$131K |
|
1288
ATI
ATI
$24.3B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
129,838
+14,688
| +13% | +$601K |
|
1289
Leidos
LDOS
$14.4B
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
152,703
-42,824
| -22% | -$1.62M |
|
1290
AutoNation
AN
$7.7B
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
97,841
+10,200
| +12% | +$564K |
|
1291
TETRA Technologies
TTI
$1.08B
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
495,602
-1,551
| -0.3% | -$18.6K |
|
1292
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$53.4B
| $5.84M | 0.01% |
453,435
+34,653
| +8% | +$423K |
|
|
FRX
1293
DELISTED
FOREST LABORATORIES INC
FRX
| $5.83M | 0.01% |
58,860
-240,989
| -80% | -$22.5M |
|
|
TLMR
1294
DELISTED
TALMER BANCORP INC (MI)
TLMR
| $5.82M | 0.01% |
422,000
+96,629
| +30% | +$1.33M |
|
1295
Northern Oil and Gas
NOG
$2.29B
| $5.81M | 0.01% |
35,675
-622
| -2% | -$94.8K |
|
1296
Federal Signal
FSS
$6.82B
| $5.81M | 0.01% |
396,605
-4,300
| -1% | -$63K |
|
1297
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$7.77B
| $5.8M | 0.01% |
167,467
+6,856
| +4% | +$235K |
|
|
MDAS
1298
DELISTED
MEDASSETS INC COM STK (DE)
MDAS
| $5.79M | 0.01% |
253,685
-21,259
| -8% | -$497K |
|
|
WGL
1299
DELISTED
Wgl Holdings
WGL
| $5.79M | 0.01% |
134,384
-1,060
| -0.8% | -$42.6K |
|
1300
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$3.56B
| $5.78M | 0.01% |
216,808
+9,963
| +5% | +$249K |
|
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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.