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 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$221M |
| 2 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$168M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
PPL
PPL Corp
PPL
|
+$119M |
| 5 |
General Dynamics
GD
|
+$100M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BKW
BURGER KING WORLDWIDE
BKW
|
+$170M |
| 2 |
TYC
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
|
+$136M |
| 3 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$123M |
| 4 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Trane Technologies
TT
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.98% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.77% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.83% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NFX
1326
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $5.49M | 0.01% |
202,561
+20,383
| +11% | +$606K |
|
|
FCS
1327
DELISTED
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTL INC COMMON
FCS
| $5.49M | 0.01% |
325,183
-3,106
| -0.9% | -$48.4K |
|
|
SRCI
1328
DELISTED
SRC Energy Inc
SRCI
| $5.48M | 0.01% |
437,270
+16,743
| +4% | +$190K |
|
1329
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.52B
| $5.47M | 0.01% |
101,872
+96,029
| +1,643% | +$5.43M |
|
|
SVU
1330
DELISTED
SUPERVALU Inc.
SVU
| $5.47M | 0.01% |
80,534
+8
| +0% | +$499 |
|
1331
InterDigital
IDCC
$7.84B
| $5.45M | 0.01% |
103,068
-5,890
| -5% | -$284K |
|
1332
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$3.17B
| $5.45M | 0.01% |
201,490
-13,178
| -6% | -$333K |
|
1333
The Ensign Group
ENSG
$10.4B
| $5.44M | 0.01% |
262,003
-9,160
| -3% | -$168K |
|
1334
Rollins
ROL
$18.5B
| $5.44M | 0.01% |
554,708
+11,765
| +2% | +$110K |
|
|
CSGS
1335
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $5.44M | 0.01% |
216,874
-684
| -0.3% | -$17.5K |
|
1336
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories
RDY
$9.85B
| $5.43M | 0.01% |
538,230
-97,080
| -15% | -$1.02M |
|
1337
EXL Service
EXLS
$5.21B
| $5.43M | 0.01% |
945,060
-45,390
| -5% | -$249K |
|
|
AMBR
1338
DELISTED
Amber Road Inc
AMBR
| $5.42M | 0.01% |
530,397
+159,200
| +43% | +$2.01M |
|
1339
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$11B
| $5.41M | 0.01% |
228,302
+2,448
| +1% | +$49.9K |
|
|
MDP
1340
DELISTED
Meredith Corporation
MDP
| $5.4M | 0.01% |
99,469
-195
| -0.2% | -$9.77K |
|
1341
S&T Bancorp
STBA
$1.88B
| $5.38M | 0.01% |
180,484
+1,205
| +0.7% | +$32.8K |
|
|
IPCC
1342
DELISTED
Infinity Property & Casualty C
IPCC
| $5.38M | 0.01% |
69,629
-2,990
| -4% | -$214K |
|
1343
Workiva
WK
$3.29B
| $5.35M | 0.01% |
+399,500
| New | +$5.47M |
|
1344
Azenta
AZTA
$1.33B
| $5.32M | 0.01% |
416,840
+209
| +0.1% | +$2.43K |
|
1345
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$80.2B
| $5.31M | 0.01% |
+44,394
| New | +$5.08M |
|
|
CADE
1346
DELISTED
Cadence Bank
CADE
| $5.3M | 0.01% |
235,587
-523
| -0.2% | -$11.4K |
|
1347
Mercury Insurance
MCY
$5.91B
| $5.28M | 0.01% |
93,227
-3,297
| -3% | -$176K |
|
1348
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$334M
| $5.28M | 0.01% |
136,644
+6,618
| +5% | +$226K |
|
1349
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.57B
| $5.27M | 0.01% |
323,618
+1,084
| +0.3% | +$17.5K |
|
1350
First Commonwealth Financial
FCF
$2.18B
| $5.27M | 0.01% |
571,354
-13,879
| -2% | -$125K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,313 positions worth $64.4B, up 9.2% from $58.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 filing shows 109 new, 1,177 increased, 869 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M. The largest sale was BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, an estimated $170M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2014 buy was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to PPL Corp in Q4 2014, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL), cutting an estimated $136M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BURGER KING WORLDWIDE in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $170M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $64.4B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 109 new positions and closed 142 in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to $64.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 12 Feb 2015.