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 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$1.16B |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$462M |
| 4 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$138M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$276M |
| 2 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$197M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$183M |
| 4 |
CONE
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
|
+$181M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$132M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.23% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 17.07% |
| 3 | Financials | 13.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.81% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1351
Horace Mann Educators
HMN
$2.1B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
276,435
-6,728
| -2% | -$264K |
|
1352
Palomar
PLMR
$3.55B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
164,828
-4,633
| -3% | -$360K |
|
1353
Jack in the Box
JACK
$351M
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
122,021
-20,781
| -15% | -$1.93M |
|
1354
Autoliv
ALV
$9.02B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
103,148
-13,514
| -12% | -$1.33M |
|
|
VGR
1355
DELISTED
Vector Group Ltd.
VGR
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
928,325
-449,872
| -33% | -$4.81M |
|
1356
Buckle
BKE
$2.34B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
251,002
-17,814
| -7% | -$807K |
|
1357
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.31B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
82,359
-2,792
| -3% | -$373K |
|
1358
Mercury Systems
MRCY
$6.45B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
192,407
-1,669
| -0.9% | -$84.5K |
|
1359
Molson Coors Class B
TAP
$7.85B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
227,960
-8,746
| -4% | -$401K |
|
|
CCXI
1360
DELISTED
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
CCXI
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
289,902
+276,152
| +2,008% | +$9.69M |
|
|
CSR
1361
Centerspace
CSR
$956M
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
95,163
-640
| -0.7% | -$66.1K |
|
1362
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.74B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
205,971
-4,268
| -2% | -$260K |
|
1363
Global Net Lease
GNL
$1.82B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
689,891
+6,189
| +0.9% | +$96.2K |
|
1364
Standex International
SXI
$3.95B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
95,146
-1,363
| -1% | -$148K |
|
1365
First Bancorp
FBNC
$2.68B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
230,184
+35,548
| +18% | +$1.67M |
|
1366
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.35B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
174,584
-156,644
| -47% | -$9.45M |
|
1367
Evolent Health
EVH
$346M
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
379,478
+194,279
| +105% | +$5.57M |
|
1368
Astec Industries
ASTE
$1.04B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
151,473
-3,643
| -2% | -$228K |
|
|
TRTN
1369
DELISTED
Triton International Limited
TRTN
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
174,129
-46,970
| -21% | -$2.74M |
|
1370
NIO
NIO
$11.7B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
329,645
+307,863
| +1,413% | +$11.3M |
|
1371
iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF
IWR
$57B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
125,116
+97,969
| +361% | +$8.04M |
|
1372
ThredUp
TDUP
$810M
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
813,594
+15,372
| +2% | +$280K |
|
1373
Vroom Inc
VRM
$49.9M
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
12,016
-108
| -0.9% | -$145K |
|
1374
TTM Technologies
TTMI
$13.6B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
695,032
-40,356
| -5% | -$562K |
|
1375
FirstCash
FCFS
$9.02B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
138,390
-2,038
| -1% | -$157K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,728 positions worth $168B, up 9.3% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 filing shows 154 new, 583 increased, 1,772 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M. The largest sale was Coresite Realty Corporation, an estimated $276M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2021 buy was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2021, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2021 reduction was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Coresite Realty Corporation in Q4 2021, selling an estimated $276M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $168B portfolio in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 205 in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.3% quarter-over-quarter to $168B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2021, filed 9 Feb 2022.