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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$416M |
| 2 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$388M |
| 3 |
Dollar Tree
DLTR
|
+$228M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$124M |
| 5 |
Synchrony
SYF
|
+$114M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$409M |
| 2 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$238M |
| 3 |
DISCK
Discovery, Inc. Series C Common Stock
DISCK
|
+$219M |
| 4 |
HES
Hess
HES
|
+$154M |
| 5 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.75% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.23% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.78% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.74% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1376
Universal Electronics
UEIC
$57.8M
| $4.9M | 0.01% |
95,432
-91
| -0.1% | -$4.41K |
|
1377
Kennametal
KMT
$2.59B
| $4.87M | 0.01% |
253,624
+7,064
| +3% | +$182K |
|
|
MANT
1378
DELISTED
Mantech International Corp
MANT
| $4.86M | 0.01% |
160,821
+7,083
| +5% | +$211K |
|
|
XLRN
1379
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $4.86M | 0.01% |
99,600
+4,800
| +5% | +$173K |
|
|
CYS
1380
DELISTED
CYS Investments Inc.
CYS
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
680,231
-500,843
| -42% | -$3.79M |
|
|
SUNE
1381
DELISTED
SUNEDISON, INC COM
SUNE
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
951,276
+30,803
| +3% | +$189K |
|
|
CFNL
1382
DELISTED
Cardinal Financial Corp
CFNL
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
212,849
+9,338
| +5% | +$220K |
|
1383
Deckers Outdoor
DECK
$13.2B
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
614,934
-1,470
| -0.2% | -$13K |
|
1384
ServiceNow
NOW
$115B
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
279,080
+1,840
| +0.7% | +$30.4K |
|
1385
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$2.89B
| $4.81M | 0.01% |
211,373
+4,410
| +2% | +$103K |
|
|
AAN.A
1386
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $4.8M | 0.01% |
214,328
+7,380
| +4% | +$165K |
|
|
CAMP
1387
DELISTED
CalAmp Corp.
CAMP
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
10,461
+539
| +5% | +$237K |
|
1388
Fabrinet
FN
$15.6B
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
201,046
+10,646
| +6% | +$237K |
|
1389
Ethan Allen Interiors
ETD
$570M
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
172,066
+7,621
| +5% | +$213K |
|
|
NFBK
1390
DELISTED
Northfield Bancorp
NFBK
| $4.78M | 0.01% |
299,908
+11,852
| +4% | +$186K |
|
|
FRAN
1391
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $4.77M | 0.01% |
22,849
+659
| +3% | +$115K |
|
|
CVGW
1392
DELISTED
Calavo Growers
CVGW
| $4.76M | 0.01% |
97,253
+4,281
| +5% | +$218K |
|
1393
Azenta
AZTA
$1.3B
| $4.75M | 0.01% |
445,237
+20,570
| +5% | +$233K |
|
|
NXGN
1394
DELISTED
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. Common Stock
NXGN
| $4.74M | 0.01% |
293,914
+15,378
| +6% | +$224K |
|
1395
Tompkins Financial
TMP
$1.43B
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
84,126
+7,029
| +9% | +$405K |
|
1396
FTI Consulting
FCN
$4.4B
| $4.68M | 0.01% |
135,030
+5,451
| +4% | +$209K |
|
1397
Carpenter Technology
CRS
$25.8B
| $4.67M | 0.01% |
154,434
+2,909
| +2% | +$96K |
|
|
MW
1398
DELISTED
THE MENS WAREHOUSE INC
MW
| $4.67M | 0.01% |
318,296
+7,666
| +2% | +$211K |
|
|
P
1399
Everpure Inc
P
$25.7B
| $4.67M | 0.01% |
+300,000
| New | +$5.09M |
|
|
CHS
1400
DELISTED
Chicos FAS, Inc.
CHS
| $4.67M | 0.01% |
437,510
+10,186
| +2% | +$132K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,273 positions worth $67.3B, up 5.7% from $63.6B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2015 filing shows 90 new, 1,503 increased, 530 reduced and 82 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M. The largest sale was Alphabet (Google) Class C, an estimated $409M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2015 buy was Alphabet (Google) Class A: 11,250,460 shares worth $438M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equinix in Q4 2015, an estimated $388M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Alphabet (Google) Class C, cutting an estimated $409M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Bausch Health in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $238M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.3B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 90 new positions and closed 82 in Q4 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.7% quarter-over-quarter to $67.3B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 9 Feb 2016.