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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMS
1351
DELISTED
Bemis
BMS
| $5.37M | 0.01% |
132,106
-10,648
| -7% | -$433K |
|
1352
Tenet Healthcare
THC
$22.3B
| $5.36M | 0.01% |
114,208
+10,726
| +10% | +$485K |
|
|
SRCI
1353
DELISTED
SRC Energy Inc
SRCI
| $5.35M | 0.01% |
403,781
+379,324
| +1,551% | +$4.39M |
|
|
MGAM
1354
DELISTED
MULTIMEDIA GAMES HOLDING COMPANY INC COM STK (TX)
MGAM
| $5.34M | 0.01% |
180,282
-8,132
| -4% | -$232K |
|
1355
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.6B
| $5.34M | 0.01% |
308,631
-3,100
| -1% | -$57.6K |
|
|
EXAS
1356
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $5.33M | 0.01% |
312,903
-4,074
| -1% | -$56.1K |
|
1357
BJ's Restaurants
BJRI
$1.5B
| $5.32M | 0.01% |
152,439
-5,555
| -4% | -$177K |
|
|
BTU
1358
DELISTED
PEABODY ENERGY CORP COM STK NEW (DE)
BTU
| $5.29M | 0.01% |
21,567
+198
| +0.9% | +$51.5K |
|
1359
Tesla
TSLA
$1.2T
| $5.28M | 0.01% |
329,820
+58,320
| +21% | +$813K |
|
1360
Matrix Service
MTRX
$318M
| $5.27M | 0.01% |
160,800
-7,393
| -4% | -$244K |
|
1361
Super Micro Computer
SMCI
$17.6B
| $5.25M | 0.01% |
2,078,880
+64,580
| +3% | +$134K |
|
|
IL
1362
DELISTED
IntraLinks Holdings Inc.
IL
| $5.24M | 0.01% |
589,734
-154
| -0% | -$1.38K |
|
|
CBB
1363
DELISTED
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
CBB
| $5.23M | 0.01% |
266,189
-392
| -0.1% | -$7.17K |
|
|
AREX
1364
DELISTED
Approach Resources Inc.
AREX
| $5.22M | 0.01% |
229,849
-1,005
| -0.4% | -$20.4K |
|
|
VIVO
1365
DELISTED
Meridian Bioscience Inc
VIVO
| $5.22M | 0.01% |
252,993
-12,072
| -5% | -$248K |
|
|
PMC
1366
DELISTED
PharMerica Corporation
PMC
| $5.22M | 0.01% |
182,589
-5,503
| -3% | -$153K |
|
1367
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$7.99B
| $5.19M | 0.01% |
524,035
-6,372
| -1% | -$64K |
|
|
IRF
1368
DELISTED
INTL RECTIFIER CORP
IRF
| $5.19M | 0.01% |
185,976
-1,481
| -0.8% | -$39.7K |
|
|
HSNI
1369
DELISTED
HSN, Inc.
HSNI
| $5.17M | 0.01% |
87,269
-2,825
| -3% | -$160K |
|
1370
Silicon Laboratories
SLAB
$7.18B
| $5.17M | 0.01% |
104,955
+5,960
| +6% | +$284K |
|
|
JBTM
1371
JBT Marel
JBTM
$7.35B
| $5.17M | 0.01% |
166,746
-8,602
| -5% | -$256K |
|
|
THOR
1372
DELISTED
THORATEC CORPORATION
THOR
| $5.16M | 0.01% |
148,113
-4,312
| -3% | -$144K |
|
|
X
1373
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $5.16M | 0.01% |
197,951
+1,743
| +0.9% | +$44.5K |
|
|
FARO
1374
DELISTED
Faro Technologies
FARO
| $5.15M | 0.01% |
104,920
-4,896
| -4% | -$224K |
|
|
BKS
1375
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $5.15M | 0.01% |
344,916
-14,552
| -4% | -$175K |
|
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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.