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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TGI
1376
DELISTED
Triumph Group
TGI
| $5.18M | 0.01% |
164,451
+6,587
| +4% | +$200K |
|
|
AEGN
1377
DELISTED
Aegion Corp
AEGN
| $5.12M | 0.01% |
242,866
+3,607
| +2% | +$67.4K |
|
|
BKS
1378
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $5.12M | 0.01% |
414,351
-4,030
| -1% | -$39.5K |
|
1379
DexCom
DXCM
$29B
| $5.11M | 0.01% |
300,912
-18,216
| -6% | -$304K |
|
|
PLCM
1380
DELISTED
POLYCOM INC
PLCM
| $5.08M | 0.01% |
455,274
+26,557
| +6% | +$279K |
|
1381
New York Times
NYT
$12.6B
| $5.07M | 0.01% |
406,816
-992
| -0.2% | -$12.6K |
|
1382
Piper Sandler
PIPR
$4.99B
| $5.07M | 0.01% |
408,884
+9,040
| +2% | +$91.5K |
|
1383
GameStop
GME
$9.8B
| $5.04M | 0.01% |
636,044
+14,948
| +2% | +$107K |
|
1384
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
$569M
| $5.02M | 0.01% |
+400,002
| New | +$7.14M |
|
1385
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal Quality ETF
PSET
$27.8M
| $5.01M | 0.01% |
+198,001
| New | +$4.98M |
|
1386
FTI Consulting
FCN
$5.14B
| $4.97M | 0.01% |
139,980
+4,950
| +4% | +$166K |
|
|
ITG
1387
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $4.96M | 0.01% |
224,570
+3,520
| +2% | +$64.5K |
|
1388
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.57B
| $4.96M | 0.01% |
179,281
+7,621
| +4% | +$195K |
|
1389
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$10B
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
387,951
+71,043
| +22% | +$787K |
|
1390
Crocs
CROX
$6.63B
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
510,270
+15,443
| +3% | +$144K |
|
1391
City Holding Co
CHCO
$2.05B
| $4.9M | 0.01% |
102,626
-82,407
| -45% | -$3.65M |
|
1392
Azenta
AZTA
$1.3B
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
468,714
+23,477
| +5% | +$224K |
|
|
BID
1393
DELISTED
Sotheby's
BID
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
182,408
-8,236
| -4% | -$198K |
|
|
CCC
1394
DELISTED
Calgon Carbon Corp
CCC
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
345,935
+6,175
| +2% | +$94.1K |
|
1395
Saia
SAIA
$10.5B
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
171,458
+6,736
| +4% | +$166K |
|
|
ACET
1396
DELISTED
Aceto Corp
ACET
| $4.79M | 0.01% |
203,298
+8,208
| +4% | +$182K |
|
1397
Motorcar Parts of America
MPAA
$266M
| $4.77M | 0.01% |
125,513
+4,957
| +4% | +$169K |
|
|
UHT
1398
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
UHT
$621M
| $4.72M | 0.01% |
83,969
+3,014
| +4% | +$154K |
|
|
SWN
1399
DELISTED
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
| $4.7M | 0.01% |
582,825
+19,437
| +3% | +$149K |
|
1400
Standard Motor Products
SMP
$902M
| $4.7M | 0.01% |
135,550
+5,132
| +4% | +$177K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.