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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECHO
1501
DELISTED
Echo Global Logistics, Inc.
ECHO
| $3.95M | 0.01% |
176,017
+5,254
| +3% | +$124K |
|
1502
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.01B
| $3.93M | 0.01% |
166,996
+5,933
| +4% | +$152K |
|
1503
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$831M
| $3.91M | 0.01% |
143,833
+3,828
| +3% | +$96.9K |
|
|
ITG
1504
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $3.91M | 0.01% |
233,686
+9,116
| +4% | +$171K |
|
1505
RH
RH
$3.33B
| $3.9M | 0.01% |
+135,928
| New | +$4.87M |
|
1506
Strategic Education
STRA
$1.98B
| $3.86M | 0.01% |
78,513
+2,970
| +4% | +$140K |
|
|
CVSA
1507
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.55B
| $3.85M | 0.01% |
216,022
+23,324
| +12% | +$411K |
|
|
MODV
1508
DELISTED
ModivCare
MODV
| $3.85M | 0.01% |
85,751
-586
| -0.7% | -$28.5K |
|
1509
Resources Connection
RGP
$140M
| $3.84M | 0.01% |
259,897
+4,368
| +2% | +$64.7K |
|
|
BDN
1510
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$509M
| $3.83M | 0.01% |
228,200
+4,632
| +2% | +$70.6K |
|
|
RUTH
1511
DELISTED
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
RUTH
| $3.82M | 0.01% |
239,245
+7,093
| +3% | +$121K |
|
1512
Enviri
NVRI
$624M
| $3.81M | 0.01% |
574,409
+11,222
| +2% | +$73.1K |
|
|
CAMP
1513
DELISTED
CalAmp Corp.
CAMP
| $3.81M | 0.01% |
11,184
+300
| +3% | +$105K |
|
1514
Piper Sandler
PIPR
$4.99B
| $3.76M | 0.01% |
398,640
-10,244
| -3% | -$109K |
|
|
CHK
1515
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $3.76M | 0.01% |
4,388
+894
| +26% | +$858K |
|
|
NXGN
1516
DELISTED
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. Common Stock
NXGN
| $3.75M | 0.01% |
314,725
+8,853
| +3% | +$119K |
|
1517
Charter Communications
CHTR
$17.3B
| $3.74M | 0.01% |
16,338
-182,092
| -92% | -$39.1M |
|
|
DCOM
1518
DELISTED
Dime Community Bancshares
DCOM
| $3.71M | 0.01% |
217,866
+7,062
| +3% | +$125K |
|
1519
Werner Enterprises
WERN
$2.2B
| $3.69M | 0.01% |
160,778
+9,934
| +7% | +$248K |
|
1520
Greif
GEF
$4.95B
| $3.66M | 0.01% |
98,286
+10,377
| +12% | +$372K |
|
|
FCRD
1521
DELISTED
First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc. Common Stock
FCRD
| $3.62M | 0.01% |
324,779
-24,397
| -7% | -$266K |
|
|
SCWX
1522
DELISTED
SecureWorks Corp Class A Common Stock
SCWX
| $3.61M | 0.01% |
+256,312
| New | +$3.48M |
|
|
LNKD
1523
DELISTED
LinkedIn Corporation
LNKD
| $3.59M | 0.01% |
18,957
+481
| +3% | +$66.7K |
|
1524
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$10.9B
| $3.57M | 0.01% |
171,692
+5,287
| +3% | +$93.3K |
|
1525
TTM Technologies
TTMI
$10.6B
| $3.55M | 0.01% |
471,260
+17,107
| +4% | +$121K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.