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 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$154M |
| 2 |
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$112M |
| 4 |
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
|
+$90.3M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$75.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FRC
First Republic Bank
FRC
|
+$273M |
| 2 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$208M |
| 3 |
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
|
+$153M |
| 4 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$135M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$123M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 17.56% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.87% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.95% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.17% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
B
1376
Barrick Mining
B
$73.2B
| $7.68M | 0.01% |
414,029
-6,956
| -2% | -$125K |
|
1377
DNOW Inc
DNOW
$3.02B
| $7.65M | 0.01% |
686,311
-11,524
| -2% | -$144K |
|
1378
Dana Inc
DAN
$3.06B
| $7.63M | 0.01% |
506,914
+10,299
| +2% | +$169K |
|
1379
Hope Bancorp
HOPE
$1.79B
| $7.62M | 0.01% |
775,923
-19,003
| -2% | -$233K |
|
1380
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| $7.58M | 0.01% |
361,832
-8,427
| -2% | -$179K |
|
1381
National Bank Holdings
NBHC
$1.9B
| $7.57M | 0.01% |
226,282
-3,692
| -2% | -$147K |
|
1382
PDF Solutions
PDFS
$2.07B
| $7.56M | 0.01% |
178,315
-3,820
| -2% | -$134K |
|
|
DEA
1383
Easterly Government Properties
DEA
$1.18B
| $7.54M | 0.01% |
219,476
-2,353
| -1% | -$88.2K |
|
1384
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.2B
| $7.54M | 0.01% |
505,590
-8,137
| -2% | -$123K |
|
1385
Digi International
DGII
$3.1B
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
223,666
-14,610
| -6% | -$499K |
|
1386
Pathward Financial
CASH
$1.83B
| $7.53M | 0.01% |
181,477
-13,080
| -7% | -$616K |
|
1387
Chefs' Warehouse
CHEF
$4.5B
| $7.5M | 0.01% |
220,321
-9,148
| -4% | -$322K |
|
1388
RadNet
RDNT
$5.69B
| $7.49M | 0.01% |
299,253
-7,207
| -2% | -$157K |
|
1389
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$3.02B
| $7.48M | 0.01% |
100,287
-2,741
| -3% | -$221K |
|
1390
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
LGND
$5.88B
| $7.48M | 0.01% |
101,670
-1,899
| -2% | -$135K |
|
1391
Cars.com
CARS
$689M
| $7.47M | 0.01% |
386,952
-8,011
| -2% | -$136K |
|
1392
National Beverage
FIZZ
$3.01B
| $7.44M | 0.01% |
141,037
-2,893
| -2% | -$135K |
|
1393
Upbound Group
UPBD
$1.16B
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
302,672
-6,163
| -2% | -$159K |
|
|
DVAX
1394
DELISTED
Dynavax Technologies
DVAX
| $7.42M | 0.01% |
756,014
-24,402
| -3% | -$260K |
|
1395
Xerox
XRX
$425M
| $7.4M | 0.01% |
480,450
+1,262
| +0.3% | +$20.4K |
|
|
PRVB
1396
DELISTED
Provention Bio, Inc. Common Stock
PRVB
| $7.38M | 0.01% |
306,298
+67,225
| +28% | +$844K |
|
|
ARI
1397
Apollo Commercial Real Estate
ARI
$885M
| $7.33M | 0.01% |
786,832
-3,679
| -0.5% | -$40.7K |
|
|
CDMO
1398
DELISTED
Avid Bioservices, Inc. Common Stock
CDMO
| $7.27M | 0.01% |
387,609
-10,013
| -3% | -$164K |
|
1399
PROG Holdings
PRG
$1.71B
| $7.25M | 0.01% |
304,660
-3,518
| -1% | -$79.1K |
|
|
JWN
1400
DELISTED
Nordstrom
JWN
| $7.23M | 0.01% |
444,367
+4,109
| +0.9% | +$76.8K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,542 positions worth $140B, up 5.3% from $133B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2023 filing shows 105 new, 1,088 increased, 1,245 reduced and 79 closed positions. Its largest new stake was National Health Investors: 1,082,334 shares worth $55.8M. The largest sale was First Republic Bank, an estimated $273M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2023 buy was National Health Investors: 1,082,334 shares worth $55.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to iShares Core S&P 500 ETF in Q1 2023, an estimated $154M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2023 reduction was First Republic Bank, cutting an estimated $273M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited STORE Capital Corporation in Q1 2023, selling an estimated $62.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $140B portfolio in Q1 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 105 new positions and closed 79 in Q1 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.3% quarter-over-quarter to $140B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2023, filed 9 May 2023.