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 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$221M |
| 2 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$168M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
PPL
PPL Corp
PPL
|
+$119M |
| 5 |
General Dynamics
GD
|
+$100M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BKW
BURGER KING WORLDWIDE
BKW
|
+$170M |
| 2 |
TYC
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
|
+$136M |
| 3 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$123M |
| 4 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Trane Technologies
TT
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.98% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.77% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.83% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1426
Trustmark
TRMK
$2.77B
| $4.53M | 0.01% |
184,392
-310
| -0.2% | -$7.39K |
|
|
NCI
1427
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
293,744
-11,487
| -4% | -$167K |
|
|
DMND
1428
DELISTED
DIAMOND FOODS, INC.
DMND
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
159,849
+1,229
| +0.8% | +$35.7K |
|
1429
Itron
ITRI
$4.33B
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
106,620
-528
| -0.5% | -$21.1K |
|
1430
OFG Bancorp
OFG
$2.22B
| $4.51M | 0.01% |
270,629
+260,441
| +2,556% | +$4M |
|
|
UNT
1431
DELISTED
UNIT Corporation
UNT
| $4.5M | 0.01% |
132,086
+3,058
| +2% | +$132K |
|
1432
Green Dot
GDOT
$743M
| $4.49M | 0.01% |
219,336
+31,057
| +16% | +$676K |
|
|
FRAN
1433
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $4.49M | 0.01% |
22,377
+20
| +0.1% | +$3.2K |
|
1434
Astec Industries
ASTE
$1.18B
| $4.48M | 0.01% |
113,889
+828
| +0.7% | +$31.3K |
|
1435
Nektar Therapeutics
NKTR
$2.41B
| $4.45M | 0.01% |
19,136
-1,299
| -6% | -$278K |
|
|
WIBC
1436
DELISTED
WILSHIRE BANCORP INC
WIBC
| $4.44M | 0.01% |
438,691
-951
| -0.2% | -$9.25K |
|
1437
STAG Industrial
STAG
$7.43B
| $4.43M | 0.01% |
180,985
+108,235
| +149% | +$2.55M |
|
|
WIRE
1438
DELISTED
Encore Wire Corp
WIRE
| $4.43M | 0.01% |
118,722
+6,556
| +6% | +$245K |
|
|
CVGW
1439
DELISTED
Calavo Growers
CVGW
| $4.41M | 0.01% |
93,233
+8,841
| +10% | +$406K |
|
1440
ATI
ATI
$24.8B
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
126,575
-6,359
| -5% | -$210K |
|
|
BGC
1441
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
| $4.39M | 0.01% |
294,816
-8,437
| -3% | -$118K |
|
|
BRKL
1442
DELISTED
Brookline Bancorp
BRKL
| $4.36M | 0.01% |
434,211
-2,485
| -0.6% | -$23.5K |
|
|
VRE
1443
DELISTED
Veris Residential
VRE
| $4.34M | 0.01% |
227,681
+929
| +0.4% | +$17.8K |
|
|
LMNX
1444
DELISTED
Luminex Corp
LMNX
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
230,914
+1,920
| +0.8% | +$36.5K |
|
1445
FTI Consulting
FCN
$4.95B
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
112,068
+384
| +0.3% | +$14.6K |
|
1446
World Acceptance Corp
WRLD
$840M
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
54,443
-292
| -0.5% | -$21.5K |
|
|
CRC
1447
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
+78,460
| New | +$4.73M |
|
1448
Barings BDC
BBDC
$865M
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
212,916
+24,453
| +13% | +$554K |
|
1449
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$22.2B
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
33,785
+924
| +3% | +$113K |
|
|
RENT
1450
DELISTED
RENTRAK CORP
RENT
| $4.32M | 0.01% |
59,274
+400
| +0.7% | +$30.2K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,313 positions worth $64.4B, up 9.2% from $58.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 filing shows 109 new, 1,177 increased, 869 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M. The largest sale was BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, an estimated $170M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2014 buy was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to PPL Corp in Q4 2014, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL), cutting an estimated $136M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BURGER KING WORLDWIDE in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $170M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $64.4B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 109 new positions and closed 142 in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to $64.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 12 Feb 2015.