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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1451
Walker & Dunlop
WD
$1.73B
| $5.13M | 0.01% |
202,991
+11,838
| +6% | +$301K |
|
1452
Houlihan Lokey
HLI
$9.72B
| $5.12M | 0.01% |
204,400
| – | – |
|
|
TRST
1453
Trustco Bank Corp NY
TRST
$953M
| $5.12M | 0.01% |
144,394
+4,233
| +3% | +$145K |
|
1454
ATN International
ATNI
$365M
| $5.12M | 0.01% |
78,640
+2,546
| +3% | +$179K |
|
|
BFX
1455
DELISTED
BowFlex Inc.
BFX
| $5.11M | 0.01% |
+225,042
| New | +$4.8M |
|
1456
AutoNation
AN
$7.7B
| $5.09M | 0.01% |
104,461
-3,123
| -3% | -$154K |
|
1457
HealthStream
HSTM
$863M
| $5.07M | 0.01% |
183,697
+11,778
| +7% | +$304K |
|
1458
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
RARE
$2.46B
| $5.05M | 0.01% |
71,164
+4,272
| +6% | +$273K |
|
1459
LendingTree
TREE
$551M
| $5.04M | 0.01% |
52,004
+3,522
| +7% | +$351K |
|
1460
O-I Glass
OI
$1.18B
| $5.03M | 0.01% |
273,672
+21,362
| +8% | +$387K |
|
|
GENY
1461
DELISTED
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal Millennial Global Growth ETF
GENY
| $5.03M | 0.01% |
+200,001
| New | +$5.01M |
|
|
DNR
1462
DELISTED
Denbury Resources, Inc.
DNR
| $5.03M | 0.01% |
1,556,046
+247,097
| +19% | +$756K |
|
1463
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
$2.22B
| $5.02M | 0.01% |
+200,001
| New | +$5.03M |
|
1464
RH
RH
$3.33B
| $4.95M | 0.01% |
143,254
+7,326
| +5% | +$233K |
|
|
CPLA
1465
DELISTED
Capella Education Company
CPLA
| $4.93M | 0.01% |
85,018
+9,758
| +13% | +$569K |
|
|
VRTU
1466
DELISTED
Virtusa Corporation
VRTU
| $4.91M | 0.01% |
198,805
+6,648
| +3% | +$170K |
|
|
SUP
1467
DELISTED
Superior Industries International
SUP
| $4.9M | 0.01% |
168,164
+9,552
| +6% | +$277K |
|
|
PPBI
1468
DELISTED
Pacific Premier Bancorp
PPBI
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
184,305
+16,377
| +10% | +$424K |
|
1469
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
AMPH
$907M
| $4.88M | 0.01% |
+256,976
| New | +$4.66M |
|
1470
Upbound Group
UPBD
$1.22B
| $4.86M | 0.01% |
384,277
-875
| -0.2% | -$10.9K |
|
1471
Buckle
BKE
$2.32B
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
201,852
+4,846
| +2% | +$125K |
|
1472
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$4.7B
| $4.85M | 0.01% |
597,486
+10,639
| +2% | +$89.2K |
|
1473
Knowles
KN
$2.96B
| $4.84M | 0.01% |
344,825
+14,165
| +4% | +$201K |
|
1474
Greif
GEF
$4.95B
| $4.83M | 0.01% |
97,396
-890
| -0.9% | -$38.1K |
|
1475
Koppers
KOP
$946M
| $4.81M | 0.01% |
149,410
+4,297
| +3% | +$136K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.