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 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$221M |
| 2 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$168M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
PPL
PPL Corp
PPL
|
+$119M |
| 5 |
General Dynamics
GD
|
+$100M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BKW
BURGER KING WORLDWIDE
BKW
|
+$170M |
| 2 |
TYC
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
|
+$136M |
| 3 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$123M |
| 4 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Trane Technologies
TT
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.98% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.77% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.83% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GTIV
1526
DELISTED
GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES INC
GTIV
| $3.63M | 0.01% |
190,328
-9,075
| -5% | -$173K |
|
1527
CTS Corp
CTS
$1.79B
| $3.62M | 0.01% |
202,763
+572
| +0.3% | +$9.97K |
|
1528
Universal Insurance Holdings
UVE
$1.23B
| $3.61M | 0.01% |
176,406
-11,657
| -6% | -$204K |
|
|
CYNO
1529
DELISTED
Cynosure, Inc. Class A
CYNO
| $3.6M | 0.01% |
131,129
+904
| +0.7% | +$23K |
|
|
ACET
1530
DELISTED
Aceto Corp
ACET
| $3.59M | 0.01% |
165,493
+1,450
| +0.9% | +$30.3K |
|
1531
Matrix Service
MTRX
$320M
| $3.59M | 0.01% |
160,726
+2,031
| +1% | +$45.7K |
|
1532
Anika Therapeutics
ANIK
$240M
| $3.58M | 0.01% |
87,856
+699
| +0.8% | +$27.3K |
|
1533
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.02B
| $3.58M | 0.01% |
+166,262
| New | +$3.16M |
|
1534
Enova International
ENVA
$6.31B
| $3.56M | 0.01% |
+160,113
| New | +$3.64M |
|
1535
Werner Enterprises
WERN
$2.21B
| $3.56M | 0.01% |
114,355
-7,939
| -6% | -$224K |
|
1536
Winnebago Industries
WGO
$863M
| $3.55M | 0.01% |
163,288
+512
| +0.3% | +$11.7K |
|
1537
Tredegar Corp
TG
$262M
| $3.49M | 0.01% |
154,991
+1,060
| +0.7% | +$20K |
|
|
CKP
1538
DELISTED
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC
CKP
| $3.48M | 0.01% |
253,184
+2,306
| +0.9% | +$29.8K |
|
1539
Ezcorp Inc
EZPW
$1.79B
| $3.47M | 0.01% |
295,364
-9,266
| -3% | -$98.1K |
|
|
BDN
1540
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$525M
| $3.47M | 0.01% |
217,115
-1,303,808
| -86% | -$19.8M |
|
1541
Titan International
TWI
$474M
| $3.45M | 0.01% |
324,733
+2,251
| +0.7% | +$23.2K |
|
|
DO
1542
DELISTED
Diamond Offshore Drilling
DO
| $3.45M | 0.01% |
94,031
+6,437
| +7% | +$231K |
|
|
SGNT
1543
DELISTED
SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM STK (DE)
SGNT
| $3.45M | 0.01% |
137,236
-6,890
| -5% | -$202K |
|
|
WPP
1544
DELISTED
WAUSAU PAPER CORP.
WPP
| $3.44M | 0.01% |
302,873
+2,213
| +0.7% | +$21.8K |
|
|
AVTA
1545
DELISTED
Avantax, Inc. Common Stock
AVTA
| $3.44M | 0.01% |
248,369
+940
| +0.4% | +$13.8K |
|
|
BBG
1546
DELISTED
Bill Barrett Corp
BBG
| $3.43M | 0.01% |
300,753
-6,797
| -2% | -$89.7K |
|
|
LDL
1547
DELISTED
Lydall, Inc.
LDL
| $3.41M | 0.01% |
103,920
+1,252
| +1% | +$36.2K |
|
|
MNTA
1548
DELISTED
Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MNTA
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
282,786
+3,158
| +1% | +$36.1K |
|
1549
M/I Homes
MHO
$3.87B
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
148,247
+995
| +0.7% | +$21.7K |
|
1550
Griffon
GFF
$4.03B
| $3.39M | 0.01% |
255,169
-16,439
| -6% | -$200K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,313 positions worth $64.4B, up 9.2% from $58.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 filing shows 109 new, 1,177 increased, 869 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M. The largest sale was BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, an estimated $170M.
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 Q4 2014 buy was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to PPL Corp in Q4 2014, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL), cutting an estimated $136M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BURGER KING WORLDWIDE in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $170M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $64.4B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 109 new positions and closed 142 in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to $64.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 12 Feb 2015.