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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1326
Scholastic
SCHL
$781M
| $5.61M | 0.01% |
164,630
+1,338
| +0.8% | +$43.7K |
|
|
AEGN
1327
DELISTED
Aegion Corp
AEGN
| $5.6M | 0.01% |
240,546
-1,249
| -0.5% | -$29.7K |
|
1328
Vishay Intertechnology
VSH
$4.76B
| $5.59M | 0.01% |
361,105
+2,853
| +0.8% | +$42.3K |
|
1329
Ryder
R
$9.92B
| $5.59M | 0.01% |
63,438
+6,475
| +11% | +$542K |
|
|
ACH
1330
Accendra Health
ACH
$254M
| $5.59M | 0.01% |
164,401
-4,977
| -3% | -$171K |
|
1331
Independent Bank
INDB
$4.09B
| $5.58M | 0.01% |
145,495
-5,013
| -3% | -$188K |
|
1332
Olin
OLN
$2.52B
| $5.58M | 0.01% |
207,228
-5,481
| -3% | -$152K |
|
|
WIRE
1333
DELISTED
Encore Wire Corp
WIRE
| $5.57M | 0.01% |
113,495
-5,784
| -5% | -$281K |
|
|
QLGC
1334
DELISTED
QLOGIC CORP
QLGC
| $5.56M | 0.01% |
550,695
-416
| -0.1% | -$4.46K |
|
|
ININ
1335
DELISTED
Interactive Intelligence Group, inc.
ININ
| $5.55M | 0.01% |
98,861
-1,055
| -1% | -$60.4K |
|
1336
Enviri
NVRI
$633M
| $5.54M | 0.01% |
207,926
+16,501
| +9% | +$422K |
|
1337
ACI Worldwide
ACIW
$6.18B
| $5.53M | 0.01% |
297,231
-13,788
| -4% | -$257K |
|
|
ILG
1338
DELISTED
ILG, Inc Common Stock
ILG
| $5.53M | 0.01% |
251,987
-666
| -0.3% | -$15.4K |
|
|
CADE
1339
DELISTED
Cadence Bank
CADE
| $5.5M | 0.01% |
223,833
-2,006
| -0.9% | -$47.7K |
|
1340
First Commonwealth Financial
FCF
$2.25B
| $5.49M | 0.01% |
595,086
-3,406
| -0.6% | -$29.9K |
|
1341
Titan International
TWI
$502M
| $5.49M | 0.01% |
326,233
-17,057
| -5% | -$286K |
|
|
CVC
1342
DELISTED
CABLEVISION SYS CP NY GRP CL-A
CVC
| $5.48M | 0.01% |
310,435
+4,641
| +2% | +$79.3K |
|
1343
Louisiana-Pacific
LPX
$5.22B
| $5.48M | 0.01% |
364,538
-13,610
| -4% | -$207K |
|
|
RDC
1344
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $5.45M | 0.01% |
+170,778
| New | +$5.35M |
|
|
MENT
1345
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $5.45M | 0.01% |
252,623
-3,967
| -2% | -$83.6K |
|
|
TIVO
1346
DELISTED
Tivo Inc
TIVO
| $5.43M | 0.01% |
226,594
-7,111
| -3% | -$165K |
|
|
NCI
1347
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
| $5.42M | 0.01% |
310,592
-698
| -0.2% | -$12.1K |
|
|
IDTI
1348
DELISTED
Integrated Device Technology I
IDTI
| $5.42M | 0.01% |
350,605
-16,922
| -5% | -$218K |
|
1349
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$5.37B
| $5.4M | 0.01% |
12,442
+172
| +1% | +$71.6K |
|
|
SYKE
1350
DELISTED
SYKES Enterprises Inc
SYKE
| $5.38M | 0.01% |
247,678
+606
| +0.2% | +$12.3K |
|
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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.