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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1326
Materion
MTRN
$4.39B
| $9.92M | 0.01% |
163,900
+5,947
| +4% | +$358K |
|
1327
Southside Bancshares
SBSI
$967M
| $9.9M | 0.01% |
284,516
+50,844
| +22% | +$1.8M |
|
1328
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.43B
| $9.87M | 0.01% |
536,489
-1,361
| -0.3% | -$21.8K |
|
|
NTUS
1329
DELISTED
Natus Medical Inc
NTUS
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
275,604
+9,387
| +4% | +$331K |
|
|
MDP
1330
DELISTED
Meredith Corporation
MDP
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
192,316
-677
| -0.4% | -$35.4K |
|
|
ADSW
1331
DELISTED
Advanced Disposal Services Inc
ADSW
| $9.81M | 0.01% |
362,239
+354,067
| +4,333% | +$9.09M |
|
|
SYKE
1332
DELISTED
SYKES Enterprises Inc
SYKE
| $9.8M | 0.01% |
321,548
-253,346
| -44% | -$7.55M |
|
1333
Silgan Holdings
SLGN
$4.23B
| $9.78M | 0.01% |
351,714
+19,026
| +6% | +$522K |
|
|
SGEN
1334
DELISTED
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
| $9.73M | 0.01% |
126,114
-3,606
| -3% | -$266K |
|
1335
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$826M
| $9.72M | 0.01% |
235,365
+15,513
| +7% | +$750K |
|
1336
Lindsay Corp
LNN
$1.13B
| $9.71M | 0.01% |
96,898
+5,299
| +6% | +$497K |
|
1337
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.3B
| $9.71M | 0.01% |
72,991
+44,748
| +158% | +$6.03M |
|
1338
AMERISAFE
AMSF
$543M
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
155,592
+5,537
| +4% | +$345K |
|
1339
Artivion
AORT
$1.3B
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
273,762
+10,459
| +4% | +$337K |
|
1340
Jefferies Financial Group
JEF
$12.6B
| $9.63M | 0.01% |
490,046
-15,182
| -3% | -$317K |
|
|
TPH
1341
DELISTED
Tri Pointe Homes
TPH
| $9.57M | 0.01% |
771,638
-2,048
| -0.3% | -$30.3K |
|
1342
Orthofix Medical
OFIX
$477M
| $9.54M | 0.01% |
165,090
+5,447
| +3% | +$305K |
|
|
CATM
1343
DELISTED
Cardtronics plc Class A Ordinary Shares (UK)
CATM
| $9.54M | 0.01% |
301,439
-56,338
| -16% | -$1.73M |
|
|
KEM
1344
DELISTED
KEMET Corporation
KEM
| $9.52M | 0.01% |
512,998
+69,724
| +16% | +$1.72M |
|
1345
Rollins
ROL
$18.3B
| $9.51M | 0.01% |
352,712
-616,019
| -64% | -$15.9M |
|
|
CNR
1346
Core Natural Resources Inc
CNR
$4.02B
| $9.51M | 0.01% |
233,099
+29,944
| +15% | +$1.26M |
|
|
KTWO
1347
DELISTED
K2M Group Holdings, Inc
KTWO
| $9.49M | 0.01% |
346,587
+10,556
| +3% | +$247K |
|
|
BBBY
1348
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $9.48M | 0.01% |
631,957
+6,976
| +1% | +$131K |
|
1349
Genworth Financial
GNW
$3.76B
| $9.46M | 0.01% |
2,269,136
+44,732
| +2% | +$202K |
|
1350
Rambus
RMBS
$9.87B
| $9.46M | 0.01% |
866,738
+12,413
| +1% | +$151K |
|
Similar funds
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.