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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BRKL
1376
DELISTED
Brookline Bancorp
BRKL
| $4.69M | 0.01% |
462,155
+19,919
| +5% | +$217K |
|
1377
New York Times
NYT
$12.1B
| $4.68M | 0.01% |
396,548
+5,795
| +1% | +$73.1K |
|
|
CFNL
1378
DELISTED
Cardinal Financial Corp
CFNL
| $4.68M | 0.01% |
203,511
+7,600
| +4% | +$173K |
|
1379
First Solar
FSLR
$22.7B
| $4.67M | 0.01% |
109,189
-5,994
| -5% | -$277K |
|
1380
Enviri
NVRI
$623M
| $4.66M | 0.01% |
514,274
+13,797
| +3% | +$174K |
|
1381
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.32B
| $4.66M | 0.01% |
133,080
+5,060
| +4% | +$175K |
|
1382
DNOW Inc
DNOW
$2.58B
| $4.64M | 0.01% |
313,288
+9,796
| +3% | +$171K |
|
1383
Walker & Dunlop
WD
$1.71B
| $4.62M | 0.01% |
177,277
+14,981
| +9% | +$375K |
|
|
RSTI
1384
DELISTED
Rofin-Sinar Technologies Inc
RSTI
| $4.62M | 0.01% |
178,017
+6,467
| +4% | +$164K |
|
|
EXAS
1385
DELISTED
Exact Sciences
EXAS
| $4.61M | 0.01% |
256,443
+9,559
| +4% | +$220K |
|
|
IL
1386
DELISTED
IntraLinks Holdings Inc.
IL
| $4.6M | 0.01% |
554,500
+11,700
| +2% | +$124K |
|
1387
Adtran
ADTN
$689M
| $4.59M | 0.01% |
314,163
-10,633
| -3% | -$168K |
|
1388
ATI
ATI
$25.6B
| $4.52M | 0.01% |
319,072
+183,284
| +135% | +$3.8M |
|
|
BCS.PRA.CL
1389
DELISTED
Barclays Bank Plc Series 3
BCS.PRA.CL
| $4.52M | 0.01% |
176,388
-79,418
| -31% | -$2.06M |
|
|
ILG
1390
DELISTED
ILG, Inc Common Stock
ILG
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
245,926
+4,500
| +2% | +$93K |
|
1391
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$25.8B
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
151,525
+1,135
| +0.8% | +$41.4K |
|
1392
Employers Holdings
EIG
$922M
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
202,165
+7,893
| +4% | +$182K |
|
1393
Ardmore Shipping
ASC
$710M
| $4.5M | 0.01% |
+372,579
| New | +$4.62M |
|
|
VIVO
1394
DELISTED
Meridian Bioscience Inc
VIVO
| $4.5M | 0.01% |
262,845
-2,625
| -1% | -$48K |
|
|
AFFX
1395
DELISTED
Affymetrix Inc
AFFX
| $4.42M | 0.01% |
517,839
+31,424
| +6% | +$314K |
|
1396
Green Plains
GPRE
$1.18B
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
226,178
+15,815
| +8% | +$349K |
|
1397
MidCap Financial Investment
MFIC
$787M
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
266,667
-354,466
| -57% | -$7.01M |
|
|
NFBK
1398
DELISTED
Northfield Bancorp
NFBK
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
+288,056
| New | +$4.37M |
|
1399
Navigator Holdings
NVGS
$1.38B
| $4.37M | 0.01% |
327,618
+7,573
| +2% | +$125K |
|
1400
Standard Motor Products
SMP
$851M
| $4.36M | 0.01% |
124,924
-2,500
| -2% | -$87.2K |
|
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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.