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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$416M |
| 2 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$388M |
| 3 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$228M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$114M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$409M |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$238M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
HES
Hess
HES
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.75% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.23% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.78% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.74% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VIVO
1276
DELISTED
Meridian Bioscience Inc
VIVO
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
287,682
+24,837
| +9% | +$476K |
|
|
MENT
1277
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $5.9M | 0.01% |
320,354
+9,141
| +3% | +$209K |
|
1278
Diodes
DIOD
$3.78B
| $5.88M | 0.01% |
255,862
+11,210
| +5% | +$251K |
|
|
CCC
1279
DELISTED
Calgon Carbon Corp
CCC
| $5.86M | 0.01% |
339,760
+9,172
| +3% | +$153K |
|
1280
Genworth Financial
GNW
$3.76B
| $5.85M | 0.01% |
1,568,833
+928,889
| +145% | +$4.3M |
|
|
FLIR
1281
DELISTED
FLIR Systems, Inc. (DE) Common Stock
FLIR
| $5.83M | 0.01% |
207,625
+1,995
| +1% | +$56.7K |
|
1282
Northern Oil and Gas
NOG
$2.3B
| $5.82M | 0.01% |
150,889
+1,876
| +1% | +$89.3K |
|
|
TPH
1283
DELISTED
Tri Pointe Homes
TPH
| $5.82M | 0.01% |
459,458
+12,468
| +3% | +$167K |
|
1284
Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF
$4.42B
| $5.81M | 0.01% |
215,175
+11,920
| +6% | +$277K |
|
1285
Adtran
ADTN
$689M
| $5.8M | 0.01% |
336,943
+22,780
| +7% | +$363K |
|
1286
GATX Corp
GATX
$6.35B
| $5.79M | 0.01% |
135,964
+9,750
| +8% | +$440K |
|
1287
Targa Resources
TRGP
$58B
| $5.77M | 0.01% |
213,369
+64,637
| +43% | +$2.87M |
|
|
DWA
1288
DELISTED
DREAMWORKS ANIMATION SKG INC CL-A
DWA
| $5.77M | 0.01% |
223,886
+6,325
| +3% | +$145K |
|
1289
Ameris Bancorp
ABCB
$5.85B
| $5.76M | 0.01% |
+169,531
| New | +$5.44M |
|
1290
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$776B
| $5.76M | 0.01% |
2,007,590
+79,696
| +4% | +$178K |
|
1291
AerCap
AER
$23.7B
| $5.76M | 0.01% |
133,391
-20,716
| -13% | -$867K |
|
|
CALY
1292
Callaway Golf Company
CALY
$3.32B
| $5.74M | 0.01% |
608,967
+103,977
| +21% | +$1,000K |
|
1293
Kemper
KMPR
$1.67B
| $5.73M | 0.01% |
153,856
+5,742
| +4% | +$220K |
|
|
CKH
1294
DELISTED
Seacor Holdings Inc.
CKH
| $5.73M | 0.01% |
112,688
+5,508
| +5% | +$306K |
|
1295
AAR Corp
AIR
$5.59B
| $5.73M | 0.01% |
217,822
+8,640
| +4% | +$202K |
|
|
SRCI
1296
DELISTED
SRC Energy Inc
SRCI
| $5.71M | 0.01% |
670,195
+48,292
| +8% | +$522K |
|
1297
Buckle
BKE
$2.25B
| $5.7M | 0.01% |
185,275
+8,154
| +5% | +$271K |
|
1298
Scansource
SCSC
$1.15B
| $5.7M | 0.01% |
176,824
-3,543
| -2% | -$131K |
|
1299
Stewart Information Services
STC
$2.06B
| $5.69M | 0.01% |
152,532
+12,057
| +9% | +$492K |
|
1300
WesBanco
WSBC
$3.97B
| $5.69M | 0.01% |
189,529
-40,070
| -17% | -$1.29M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,273 positions worth $67.3B, up 5.7% from $63.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 filing shows 90 new, 1,503 increased, 530 reduced and 82 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $409M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equinix in Q4 2015, an estimated $388M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $409M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Bausch Health in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $238M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 90 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $67.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.