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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1501
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.03B
| $3.41M | 0.01% |
115,048
+6,101
| +6% | +$205K |
|
1502
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.27B
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
185,207
+7,939
| +4% | +$145K |
|
|
APOL
1503
DELISTED
Apollo Education Group Inc Class A
APOL
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
307,215
+17,588
| +6% | +$215K |
|
1504
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.7B
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
32,240
+1,758
| +6% | +$235K |
|
1505
Fossil Group
FOSL
$288M
| $3.37M | 0.01% |
60,210
-5,565
| -8% | -$353K |
|
1506
HealthStream
HSTM
$824M
| $3.34M | 0.01% |
153,298
+7,157
| +5% | +$190K |
|
1507
Central Garden & Pet Co Class A
CENTA
$2.38B
| $3.33M | 0.01% |
258,500
-74,926
| -22% | -$758K |
|
1508
Harmonic Inc
HLIT
$1.22B
| $3.32M | 0.01% |
572,006
+9,193
| +2% | +$55.9K |
|
1509
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$791B
| $3.32M | 0.01% |
1,927,894
+89,333
| +5% | +$168K |
|
|
GLBL
1510
DELISTED
TerraForm Global, Inc. Class A Common Stock
GLBL
| $3.31M | 0.01% |
+497,300
| New | +$4.82M |
|
1511
Mercury Systems
MRCY
$5.76B
| $3.29M | 0.01% |
206,722
+8,819
| +4% | +$134K |
|
1512
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.52B
| $3.29M | 0.01% |
102,400
-6,128
| -6% | -$257K |
|
|
LNW
1513
DELISTED
Light & Wonder
LNW
| $3.28M | 0.01% |
314,240
+11,018
| +4% | +$144K |
|
1514
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$717M
| $3.28M | 0.01% |
421,423
+6,392
| +2% | +$71.3K |
|
|
GNCMA
1515
DELISTED
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A-1 Common Stock
GNCMA
| $3.26M | 0.01% |
189,084
+6,164
| +3% | +$108K |
|
|
FRAN
1516
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $3.26M | 0.01% |
22,190
-261
| -1% | -$37.8K |
|
1517
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$863M
| $3.25M | 0.01% |
169,477
+5,425
| +3% | +$115K |
|
|
DCOM
1518
DELISTED
Dime Community Bancshares
DCOM
| $3.24M | 0.01% |
191,886
+7,261
| +4% | +$123K |
|
|
ININ
1519
DELISTED
Interactive Intelligence Group, inc.
ININ
| $3.24M | 0.01% |
109,062
+4,064
| +4% | +$155K |
|
1520
CNX Resources
CNX
$4.9B
| $3.23M | 0.01% |
395,008
-536
| -0.1% | -$6.65K |
|
1521
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$5.05B
| $3.22M | 0.01% |
523,663
+25,415
| +5% | +$185K |
|
1522
OneSpan
OSPN
$571M
| $3.18M | 0.01% |
186,575
+7,280
| +4% | +$150K |
|
|
ECHO
1523
DELISTED
Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
ECHO
| $3.17M | 0.01% |
161,462
+15,471
| +11% | +$413K |
|
1524
Incyte
INCY
$24.9B
| $3.15M | 0.01% |
28,573
+2,128
| +8% | +$239K |
|
1525
STAG Industrial
STAG
$7.43B
| $3.15M | ﹤0.01% |
172,750
-10,007
| -5% | -$189K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.