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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
$130B
| $124M | 0.21% |
2,431,456
+25,295
| +1% | +$1.26M |
|
|
127
Tyson Foods
TSN
$21.5B
| $124M | 0.21% |
3,149,582
+2,301,150
| +271% | +$88M |
|
128
McKesson
MCK
$104B
| $123M | 0.21% |
633,605
+31,569
| +5% | +$6.08M |
|
129
First Industrial Realty Trust
FR
$8.77B
| $123M | 0.21% |
7,285,650
+326,555
| +5% | +$5.96M |
|
|
AET
130
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $123M | 0.21% |
1,518,708
+48,098
| +3% | +$3.91M |
|
131
Copart
CPRT
$28.4B
| $122M | 0.21% |
31,053,512
-3,626,992
| -10% | -$15.5M |
|
132
Honeywell
HON
$78.3B
| $120M | 0.2% |
1,435,953
-6,943
| -0.5% | -$590K |
|
133
3M
MMM
$94.1B
| $120M | 0.2% |
1,011,779
+47,616
| +5% | +$5.72M |
|
134
HP
HPQ
$25.9B
| $119M | 0.2% |
7,409,466
-8,733
| -0.1% | -$142K |
|
135
Live Nation Entertainment
LYV
$42.1B
| $119M | 0.2% |
4,962,265
+105,018
| +2% | +$2.43M |
|
136
Fastenal
FAST
$55.2B
| $117M | 0.2% |
10,466,892
+360,920
| +4% | +$4.13M |
|
137
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.81B
| $117M | 0.2% |
3,200,863
+93,661
| +3% | +$3.33M |
|
|
138
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
$23.3B
| $117M | 0.2% |
4,871,682
-8,147,860
| -63% | -$200M |
|
139
McDonald's
MCD
$194B
| $115M | 0.2% |
1,216,551
-58,028
| -5% | -$5.53M |
|
140
Macy's
M
$6.62B
| $114M | 0.19% |
1,957,688
+358,150
| +22% | +$21.2M |
|
141
W.W. Grainger
GWW
$66B
| $114M | 0.19% |
451,490
+10,599
| +2% | +$2.6M |
|
142
PNC Financial Services
PNC
$100B
| $113M | 0.19% |
1,317,402
-35,512
| -3% | -$3.02M |
|
143
Boeing
BA
$175B
| $112M | 0.19% |
877,271
+37,663
| +4% | +$4.74M |
|
144
Biogen
BIIB
$30.4B
| $111M | 0.19% |
336,841
+31,376
| +10% | +$10.3M |
|
145
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
$39.3B
| $111M | 0.19% |
2,975,873
-1,885,646
| -39% | -$69.7M |
|
146
Mastercard
MA
$497B
| $111M | 0.19% |
1,496,845
-2,450
| -0.2% | -$187K |
|
147
Enovis
ENOV
$1.7B
| $110M | 0.19% |
1,124,994
+391,710
| +53% | +$44M |
|
148
SITE Centers
SITC
$235M
| $110M | 0.19% |
5,106,916
+404,402
| +9% | +$9.19M |
|
149
Sunstone Hotel Investors
SHO
$2.19B
| $110M | 0.19% |
7,933,636
+621,134
| +8% | +$9.01M |
|
150
TransDigm Group
TDG
$73.2B
| $109M | 0.18% |
591,367
+161,592
| +38% | +$28.8M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
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 Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.