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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1351
Trustmark
TRMK
$2.76B
| $4.92M | 0.01% |
212,552
+8,876
| +4% | +$210K |
|
|
IPHS
1352
DELISTED
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
IPHS
| $4.92M | 0.01% |
124,171
-3,185
| -3% | -$154K |
|
|
CSH
1353
DELISTED
CASH AMERICA INTERNATIONAL INC
CSH
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
175,351
+7,967
| +5% | +$213K |
|
|
CTCT
1354
DELISTED
CONSTANT CONTACT, INC COM
CTCT
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
+202,348
| New | +$5.29M |
|
|
GHL
1355
DELISTED
Greenhill & Co., Inc.
GHL
| $4.89M | 0.01% |
171,936
+4,243
| +3% | +$156K |
|
|
NTRI
1356
DELISTED
NutriSystem, Inc.
NTRI
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
183,779
+5,315
| +3% | +$145K |
|
|
COWN
1357
DELISTED
Cowen Inc. Class A Common Stock
COWN
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
267,223
+19,037
| +8% | +$419K |
|
1358
Saia
SAIA
$9.25B
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
157,452
+4,616
| +3% | +$176K |
|
1359
Commercial Metals
CMC
$7.6B
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
359,281
+10,046
| +3% | +$154K |
|
|
CVSA
1360
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.25B
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
178,887
+5,341
| +3% | +$152K |
|
|
WPX
1361
DELISTED
WPX Energy, Inc.
WPX
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
732,025
+95,211
| +15% | +$796K |
|
|
ALEX
1362
DELISTED
Alexander & Baldwin
ALEX
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
140,794
+4,711
| +3% | +$172K |
|
|
NGLS
1363
DELISTED
TARGA RESOURCES PARTNERS LP COM UTS REPTG LTD PARTERSHIP INT
NGLS
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
166,219
+24,723
| +17% | +$834K |
|
|
ESV
1364
DELISTED
Ensco Rowan plc
ESV
| $4.81M | 0.01% |
85,410
+3,910
| +5% | +$269K |
|
1365
O-I Glass
OI
$1.1B
| $4.8M | 0.01% |
231,610
-14,257
| -6% | -$303K |
|
1366
Safety Insurance
SAFT
$1.52B
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
88,376
+11,152
| +14% | +$622K |
|
|
GWB
1367
DELISTED
Great Western Bancorp, Inc.
GWB
| $4.78M | 0.01% |
+188,204
| New | +$4.73M |
|
|
SLCA
1368
DELISTED
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC.
SLCA
| $4.73M | 0.01% |
335,959
+1,286
| +0.4% | +$27.4K |
|
|
X
1369
DELISTED
US Steel
X
| $4.73M | 0.01% |
453,702
+41,396
| +10% | +$692K |
|
|
ISIL
1370
DELISTED
Intersil Corp
ISIL
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
403,748
-77,953
| -16% | -$869K |
|
1371
8x8 Inc
EGHT
$269M
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
571,099
+10,458
| +2% | +$86.6K |
|
|
MAGN
1372
Magnera Corp
MAGN
$472M
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
21,082
+845
| +4% | +$210K |
|
|
IRC
1373
DELISTED
INLAND REAL ESTATE CORP
IRC
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
582,665
+25,519
| +5% | +$233K |
|
|
NSR
1374
DELISTED
Neustar Inc
NSR
| $4.71M | 0.01% |
173,192
+5,229
| +3% | +$148K |
|
|
BKS
1375
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $4.7M | 0.01% |
388,344
-47,910
| -11% | -$769K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.