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
|
+$437M |
| 2 |
Americold
COLD
|
+$218M |
| 3 |
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
|
+$165M |
| 4 |
Realty Income
O
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$122M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
|
+$262M |
| 2 |
Franco-Nevada
FNV
|
+$163M |
| 3 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
CubeSmart
CUBE
|
+$140M |
| 5 |
TransUnion
TRU
|
+$106M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.47% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.68% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1401
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF
IWS
$15.9B
| $7.93M | 0.01% |
68,200
-9,200
| -12% | -$980K |
|
1402
Upbound Group
UPBD
$1.17B
| $7.91M | 0.01% |
232,864
-14,040
| -6% | -$418K |
|
1403
Payoneer
PAYO
$2.41B
| $7.9M | 0.01% |
1,515,870
+14,890
| +1% | +$82K |
|
|
CSGS
1404
DELISTED
CSG Systems International
CSGS
| $7.88M | 0.01% |
148,093
-14,690
| -9% | -$752K |
|
1405
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.54B
| $7.87M | 0.01% |
231,592
-560
| -0.2% | -$15.8K |
|
1406
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.38B
| $7.82M | 0.01% |
138,699
-4,578
| -3% | -$227K |
|
1407
Green Plains
GPRE
$1.15B
| $7.82M | 0.01% |
309,962
-10,082
| -3% | -$267K |
|
|
VGR
1408
DELISTED
Vector Group Ltd.
VGR
| $7.81M | 0.01% |
692,269
-23,174
| -3% | -$251K |
|
1409
Cinemark Holdings
CNK
$4.38B
| $7.78M | 0.01% |
552,368
-27,064
| -5% | -$421K |
|
|
JBGS
1410
JBG SMITH
JBGS
$711M
| $7.75M | ﹤0.01% |
455,698
-53,699
| -11% | -$782K |
|
1411
Freshpet
FRPT
$3.51B
| $7.7M | ﹤0.01% |
88,743
+32,026
| +56% | +$2.19M |
|
|
ACH
1412
Accendra Health
ACH
$227M
| $7.68M | ﹤0.01% |
398,433
-13,974
| -3% | -$253K |
|
1413
Palomar
PLMR
$3.55B
| $7.65M | ﹤0.01% |
137,920
-809
| -0.6% | -$45.3K |
|
|
KW
1414
DELISTED
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings
KW
| $7.65M | ﹤0.01% |
617,758
-22,808
| -4% | -$286K |
|
|
DEA
1415
Easterly Government Properties
DEA
$1.16B
| $7.63M | ﹤0.01% |
227,055
+4,632
| +2% | +$137K |
|
1416
Harmonic Inc
HLIT
$1.3B
| $7.61M | ﹤0.01% |
583,391
-14,997
| -3% | -$160K |
|
1417
AZZ Inc
AZZ
$4.57B
| $7.59M | ﹤0.01% |
130,665
-4,301
| -3% | -$212K |
|
1418
US Physical Therapy
USPH
$1.18B
| $7.58M | ﹤0.01% |
81,390
-1,306
| -2% | -$115K |
|
1419
Twilio
TWLO
$29.3B
| $7.57M | ﹤0.01% |
99,759
-108,112
| -52% | -$6.74M |
|
1420
Hope Bancorp
HOPE
$1.82B
| $7.56M | ﹤0.01% |
625,520
-21,602
| -3% | -$215K |
|
1421
Lindsay Corp
LNN
$1.17B
| $7.56M | ﹤0.01% |
58,495
-1,627
| -3% | -$200K |
|
|
XHR
1422
Xenia Hotels & Resorts
XHR
$1.89B
| $7.53M | ﹤0.01% |
552,905
-25,903
| -4% | -$319K |
|
1423
Whirlpool
WHR
$2.93B
| $7.52M | ﹤0.01% |
61,741
-1,062
| -2% | -$124K |
|
1424
Hasbro
HAS
$12.9B
| $7.51M | ﹤0.01% |
147,054
-2,577
| -2% | -$130K |
|
1425
Northwest Natural Holdings
NWN
$2.08B
| $7.46M | ﹤0.01% |
191,576
-2,968
| -2% | -$113K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,491 positions worth $157B, up 13% from $139B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 filing shows 55 new, 722 increased, 1,607 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M. The largest sale was Equity Lifestyle Properties, an estimated $262M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2023 buy was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2023, an estimated $437M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Equity Lifestyle Properties, cutting an estimated $262M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $77.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $157B portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 55 new positions and closed 73 in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $157B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 7 Feb 2024.