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 |
CoStar Group
CSGP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
|
+$246M |
| 3 |
Broadstone Net Lease
BNL
|
+$244M |
| 4 |
Tyler Technologies
TYL
|
+$235M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$173M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Motorola Solutions
MSI
|
+$309M |
| 2 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$303M |
| 3 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
CBRE Group
CBRE
|
+$213M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.69% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.93% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.25% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1476
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
$29B
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
174,091
+14,913
| +9% | +$789K |
|
1477
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.72B
| $9.01M | 0.01% |
570,816
+7,493
| +1% | +$128K |
|
|
SI
1478
DELISTED
Silvergate Capital Corporation
SI
| $8.98M | 0.01% |
79,206
+77,236
| +3,921% | +$8.75M |
|
1479
Werner Enterprises
WERN
$2.23B
| $8.97M | 0.01% |
201,400
-3,132
| -2% | -$146K |
|
1480
Perrigo
PRGO
$1.48B
| $8.93M | 0.01% |
194,712
+14,821
| +8% | +$657K |
|
1481
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$2.76B
| $8.92M | 0.01% |
199,329
+15,926
| +9% | +$773K |
|
1482
AAR Corp
AIR
$5.71B
| $8.91M | 0.01% |
229,864
+1,853
| +0.8% | +$74.6K |
|
|
BRSL
1483
Brightstar Lottery PLC
BRSL
$1.86B
| $8.9M | 0.01% |
371,493
+175,228
| +89% | +$3.67M |
|
1484
CoreCivic
CXW
$3B
| $8.86M | 0.01% |
846,040
+11,420
| +1% | +$102K |
|
1485
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$876M
| $8.86M | 0.01% |
217,445
+13,941
| +7% | +$525K |
|
1486
Independent Bank Corp
IBCP
$793M
| $8.83M | 0.01% |
406,903
+79,143
| +24% | +$1.83M |
|
1487
Zoom
ZM
$28.8B
| $8.79M | 0.01% |
22,718
+7,301
| +47% | +$2.43M |
|
|
THS
1488
DELISTED
Treehouse Foods
THS
| $8.77M | 0.01% |
197,016
-67,464
| -26% | -$3.33M |
|
|
TGI
1489
DELISTED
Triumph Group
TGI
| $8.76M | 0.01% |
422,103
+63,127
| +18% | +$1.16M |
|
1490
Fox Class B
FOX
$22.1B
| $8.72M | 0.01% |
247,621
-2,297
| -0.9% | -$83.1K |
|
1491
Varex Imaging
VREX
$502M
| $8.68M | 0.01% |
323,497
-2,391
| -0.7% | -$58.6K |
|
1492
Matthews International
MATW
$876M
| $8.65M | 0.01% |
240,479
+1,682
| +0.7% | +$67.2K |
|
|
HA
1493
DELISTED
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
HA
| $8.62M | 0.01% |
353,578
-33,848
| -9% | -$873K |
|
1494
Rush Enterprises Class A
RUSHA
$6.29B
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
295,647
+289,356
| +4,600% | +$9.26M |
|
1495
S&T Bancorp
STBA
$1.85B
| $8.52M | 0.01% |
272,143
-29,805
| -10% | -$988K |
|
|
GAP
1496
The Gap Inc
GAP
$7.38B
| $8.49M | 0.01% |
252,356
+6,353
| +3% | +$210K |
|
|
PRA
1497
DELISTED
ProAssurance
PRA
| $8.49M | 0.01% |
373,032
+2,641
| +0.7% | +$66.5K |
|
1498
Cerence
CRNC
$403M
| $8.48M | 0.01% |
79,470
+75,622
| +1,965% | +$7.44M |
|
1499
Cinemark Holdings
CNK
$4.39B
| $8.47M | 0.01% |
386,049
-288,406
| -43% | -$6.4M |
|
1500
Employers Holdings
EIG
$910M
| $8.46M | 0.01% |
197,536
-52,822
| -21% | -$2.2M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,712 positions worth $155B, up 8.9% from $142B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 filing shows 231 new, 1,591 increased, 764 reduced and 116 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M. The largest sale was Motorola Solutions, an estimated $309M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2021 buy was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to CoStar Group in Q2 2021, an estimated $486M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Motorola Solutions, cutting an estimated $309M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited New Oriental in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $68.1M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $155B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 231 new positions and closed 116 in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $155B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 10 Aug 2021.