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 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Hyatt Hotels
H
|
+$164M |
| 3 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$156M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$145M |
| 5 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$144M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$235M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$233M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.45% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.99% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.96% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRKL
1276
DELISTED
Brookline Bancorp
BRKL
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
649,305
+23,586
| +4% | +$427K |
|
|
MDC
1277
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
426,154
+7,948
| +2% | +$213K |
|
|
PGTI
1278
DELISTED
PGT, Inc.
PGTI
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
499,243
+82,961
| +20% | +$1.94M |
|
1279
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.6B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
524,773
+9,773
| +2% | +$210K |
|
1280
Cirrus Logic
CRUS
$6.53B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
278,804
+10,062
| +4% | +$418K |
|
|
TLRD
1281
DELISTED
Tailored Brands, Inc.
TLRD
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
426,931
+4,608
| +1% | +$106K |
|
|
TVTY
1282
DELISTED
Tivity Health, Inc. Common Stock
TVTY
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
333,161
+58,097
| +21% | +$1.98M |
|
1283
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.36B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
158,437
+1,325
| +0.8% | +$93.6K |
|
1284
Strategy Inc
MSTR
$34.1B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
761,570
+28,330
| +4% | +$398K |
|
1285
AutoNation
AN
$7.11B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
256,958
-3,929
| -2% | -$182K |
|
|
CJ
1286
DELISTED
C&J Energy Services, Inc.
CJ
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
513,308
+7,491
| +1% | +$168K |
|
|
RDC
1287
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
565,518
+61,415
| +12% | +$920K |
|
1288
China Yuchai International
CYD
$1.77B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
616,515
+139,169
| +29% | +$2.69M |
|
1289
ePlus
PLUS
$2.42B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
229,242
+9,626
| +4% | +$480K |
|
1290
AZZ Inc
AZZ
$4.35B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
210,151
+7,409
| +4% | +$395K |
|
1291
Hain Celestial
HAIN
$45M
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
390,228
-64,723
| -14% | -$1.85M |
|
1292
Flowserve
FLS
$9.71B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
193,170
+10,109
| +6% | +$490K |
|
1293
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.06B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
431,143
-16,912
| -4% | -$423K |
|
|
HBI
1294
DELISTED
Hanesbrands
HBI
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
572,961
+15,849
| +3% | +$307K |
|
1295
Safety Insurance
SAFT
$1.52B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
117,688
-4,386
| -4% | -$405K |
|
|
SGI
1296
Somnigroup International
SGI
$13.7B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
796,972
+1,804
| +0.2% | +$24.1K |
|
1297
Rithm Capital
RITM
$5.52B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
591,384
-431,652
| -42% | -$7.87M |
|
1298
Tactile Systems Technology
TCMD
$635M
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
147,317
+22,870
| +18% | +$1.37M |
|
|
TIER
1299
DELISTED
TIER REIT, Inc.
TIER
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
433,171
+1,376
| +0.3% | +$32.6K |
|
1300
Scholastic
SCHL
$767M
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
223,536
+9,647
| +5% | +$414K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,364 positions worth $113B, up 4.3% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 filing shows 94 new, 1,514 increased, 663 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M. The largest sale was Sherwin-Williams, an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ansys in Q3 2018, an estimated $188M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Sherwin-Williams, cutting an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited DCT Industrial Trust Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $155M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 94 new positions and closed 76 in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.