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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LTC
1451
LTC Properties
LTC
$1.98B
| $6.93M | ﹤0.01% |
215,779
-7,673
| -3% | -$248K |
|
1452
Invesco Preferred ETF
PGX
$3.8B
| $6.91M | ﹤0.01% |
602,725
+586,058
| +3,516% | +$6.4M |
|
1453
Wabash National
WNC
$518M
| $6.9M | ﹤0.01% |
269,352
-2,963
| -1% | -$66.9K |
|
1454
UFP Technologies
UFPT
$2.49B
| $6.83M | ﹤0.01% |
39,696
-183
| -0.5% | -$29.6K |
|
|
STEL
1455
DELISTED
Stellar Bancorp
STEL
| $6.81M | ﹤0.01% |
244,557
-8,623
| -3% | -$207K |
|
|
PMT
1456
PennyMac Mortgage Investment
PMT
$824M
| $6.76M | ﹤0.01% |
452,211
-15,580
| -3% | -$209K |
|
1457
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
RXRX
$1.68B
| $6.74M | ﹤0.01% |
683,608
+38,133
| +6% | +$272K |
|
|
ELME
1458
Elme Communities
ELME
$146M
| $6.69M | ﹤0.01% |
457,881
-15,402
| -3% | -$211K |
|
1459
Ligand Pharmaceuticals
LGND
$6.06B
| $6.63M | ﹤0.01% |
92,810
-1,268
| -1% | -$74.8K |
|
1460
Leslie's
LESL
$12.7M
| $6.62M | ﹤0.01% |
47,916
-1,603
| -3% | -$176K |
|
|
TGI
1461
DELISTED
Triumph Group
TGI
| $6.62M | ﹤0.01% |
399,000
-13,026
| -3% | -$132K |
|
|
1462
Franco-Nevada
FNV
$43.7B
| $6.61M | ﹤0.01% |
59,357
-1,336,408
| -96% | -$163M |
|
1463
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$294B
| $6.61M | ﹤0.01% |
65,000
-3,733
| -5% | -$329K |
|
|
JWN
1464
DELISTED
Nordstrom
JWN
| $6.6M | ﹤0.01% |
357,582
-1,207
| -0.3% | -$18.5K |
|
|
VBTX
1465
DELISTED
Veritex Holdings
VBTX
| $6.58M | ﹤0.01% |
282,884
-9,728
| -3% | -$192K |
|
1466
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| $6.58M | ﹤0.01% |
313,489
-5,585
| -2% | -$107K |
|
|
VRE
1467
DELISTED
Veris Residential
VRE
| $6.58M | ﹤0.01% |
418,118
-13,745
| -3% | -$205K |
|
|
AAT
1468
American Assets Trust
AAT
$1.42B
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
291,200
+1,562
| +0.5% | +$30.9K |
|
1469
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK
$31.1B
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
101,577
| – | – |
|
1470
Lazard
LAZ
$4.26B
| $6.55M | ﹤0.01% |
188,201
-5,297
| -3% | -$160K |
|
1471
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
$79.4B
| $6.51M | ﹤0.01% |
86,451
-369,900
| -81% | -$26.1M |
|
1472
Xtrackers MSCI USA ESG Leaders Equity ETF
USSG
$588M
| $6.51M | ﹤0.01% |
147,098
+21,673
| +17% | +$897K |
|
1473
Allegiant Air
ALGT
$2.79B
| $6.5M | ﹤0.01% |
78,742
-2,814
| -3% | -$203K |
|
1474
National Healthcare
NHC
$3.46B
| $6.48M | ﹤0.01% |
+70,155
| New | +$5.38M |
|
1475
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$897M
| $6.43M | ﹤0.01% |
120,369
-2,467
| -2% | -$115K |
|
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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.