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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HAYN
1526
DELISTED
Haynes International, Inc.
HAYN
| $3.14M | ﹤0.01% |
86,147
+3,565
| +4% | +$117K |
|
|
BDN
1527
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$520M
| $3.14M | ﹤0.01% |
223,568
+117,544
| +111% | +$1.51M |
|
1528
Movado Group
MOV
$856M
| $3.11M | ﹤0.01% |
112,847
+5,002
| +5% | +$134K |
|
|
MDC
1529
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
171,947
+8,227
| +5% | +$133K |
|
|
UNT
1530
DELISTED
UNIT Corporation
UNT
| $3.08M | ﹤0.01% |
349,434
+17,609
| +5% | +$151K |
|
1531
Enviri
NVRI
$634M
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
563,187
+21,723
| +4% | +$125K |
|
1532
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF
IWF
$121B
| $3.07M | ﹤0.01% |
122,980
-26,788
| -18% | -$633K |
|
1533
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
408,738
+15,908
| +4% | +$109K |
|
|
FLIC
1534
DELISTED
First of Long Island Corp
FLIC
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
159,612
+108
| +0.1% | +$2K |
|
1535
Forestar Group
FOR
$1.44B
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
232,214
+11,067
| +5% | +$112K |
|
1536
TTM Technologies
TTMI
$12.4B
| $3.02M | ﹤0.01% |
454,153
+19,025
| +4% | +$117K |
|
1537
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$703M
| $2.93M | ﹤0.01% |
451,037
+17,972
| +4% | +$76.4K |
|
1538
Insteel Industries
IIIN
$596M
| $2.93M | ﹤0.01% |
+95,835
| New | +$2.39M |
|
1539
Haverty Furniture Companies
HVT
$396M
| $2.92M | ﹤0.01% |
137,828
+5,530
| +4% | +$108K |
|
|
DCT
1540
DELISTED
DCT Industrial Trust Inc.
DCT
| $2.91M | ﹤0.01% |
73,748
-242,533
| -77% | -$8.88M |
|
|
RTEC
1541
DELISTED
Rudolph Technologies Inc
RTEC
| $2.9M | ﹤0.01% |
212,511
+7,094
| +3% | +$89.6K |
|
1542
Greif
GEF
$4.94B
| $2.88M | ﹤0.01% |
87,909
+10,707
| +14% | +$296K |
|
|
CHK
1543
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $2.88M | ﹤0.01% |
3,494
+86
| +3% | +$60.9K |
|
|
CKP
1544
DELISTED
CHECKPOINT SYSTEMS INC
CKP
| $2.88M | ﹤0.01% |
284,173
+6,672
| +2% | +$50.9K |
|
1545
Vera Bradley
VRA
$100M
| $2.86M | ﹤0.01% |
+140,455
| New | +$2.3M |
|
1546
StoneX
SNEX
$9.31B
| $2.83M | ﹤0.01% |
535,775
+22,392
| +4% | +$121K |
|
|
AMRI
1547
DELISTED
Albany Molecular Research Inc
AMRI
| $2.83M | ﹤0.01% |
184,784
+7,191
| +4% | +$113K |
|
|
HSII
1548
DELISTED
Heidrick & Struggles
HSII
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
118,642
+4,223
| +4% | +$102K |
|
1549
National Presto Industries
NPK
$872M
| $2.8M | ﹤0.01% |
33,424
+1,294
| +4% | +$104K |
|
1550
Rayonier Advanced Materials
RYAM
$604M
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
293,597
+11,409
| +4% | +$90K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.