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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESL
1276
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $6.88M | 0.01% |
110,971
+13,215
| +14% | +$866K |
|
1277
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$14.2B
| $6.88M | 0.01% |
717,588
+70,218
| +11% | +$649K |
|
1278
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.39B
| $6.87M | 0.01% |
217,497
+6,761
| +3% | +$195K |
|
|
PBCT
1279
DELISTED
People's United Financial Inc
PBCT
| $6.86M | 0.01% |
468,196
+15,182
| +3% | +$236K |
|
1280
Employers Holdings
EIG
$912M
| $6.85M | 0.01% |
236,150
+5,167
| +2% | +$150K |
|
|
ISIL
1281
DELISTED
Intersil Corp
ISIL
| $6.82M | 0.01% |
503,804
+65,771
| +15% | +$855K |
|
1282
Stewart Information Services
STC
$2.12B
| $6.8M | 0.01% |
164,323
+11,095
| +7% | +$409K |
|
1283
Enpro
NPO
$6.63B
| $6.79M | 0.01% |
152,868
+2,570
| +2% | +$133K |
|
1284
Super Micro Computer
SMCI
$18.4B
| $6.77M | 0.01% |
2,725,210
+127,350
| +5% | +$350K |
|
1285
Commault Systems
CVLT
$4.97B
| $6.76M | 0.01% |
156,413
+17,705
| +13% | +$781K |
|
1286
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.31B
| $6.73M | 0.01% |
147,715
+17,673
| +14% | +$781K |
|
|
MDC
1287
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
383,172
+211,225
| +123% | +$3.65M |
|
1288
GATX Corp
GATX
$6.6B
| $6.71M | 0.01% |
152,684
+11,639
| +8% | +$534K |
|
1289
Tennant Co
TNC
$1.5B
| $6.7M | 0.01% |
124,298
+3,421
| +3% | +$182K |
|
|
CMO
1290
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
| $6.67M | 0.01% |
687,929
+17,313
| +3% | +$169K |
|
1291
Kennametal
KMT
$2.71B
| $6.67M | 0.01% |
301,552
+34,223
| +13% | +$807K |
|
|
AMAG
1292
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals
AMAG
| $6.62M | 0.01% |
276,923
+4,773
| +2% | +$109K |
|
1293
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.35B
| $6.6M | 0.01% |
155,645
+4,842
| +3% | +$206K |
|
|
AMWD
1294
DELISTED
American Woodmark
AMWD
| $6.59M | 0.01% |
99,273
+2,485
| +3% | +$180K |
|
|
CIR
1295
DELISTED
CIRCOR International, Inc
CIR
| $6.58M | 0.01% |
115,552
+3,427
| +3% | +$184K |
|
|
TPH
1296
DELISTED
Tri Pointe Homes
TPH
| $6.58M | 0.01% |
556,436
+73,476
| +15% | +$860K |
|
1297
Andersons Inc
ANDE
$2.49B
| $6.57M | 0.01% |
184,856
+4,863
| +3% | +$159K |
|
|
TGI
1298
DELISTED
Triumph Group
TGI
| $6.56M | 0.01% |
184,837
+20,386
| +12% | +$737K |
|
1299
DexCom
DXCM
$28.9B
| $6.55M | 0.01% |
330,408
+29,496
| +10% | +$502K |
|
1300
Transocean
RIG
$5.52B
| $6.55M | 0.01% |
551,042
+102,254
| +23% | +$1.05M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.