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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IQNT
1526
DELISTED
Inteliquent, Inc.
IQNT
| $4M | 0.01% |
247,665
+7,839
| +3% | +$138K |
|
1527
Interparfums
IPAR
$4.02B
| $3.99M | 0.01% |
123,589
+3,394
| +3% | +$109K |
|
|
ATW
1528
DELISTED
Atwood Oceanics
ATW
| $3.98M | 0.01% |
458,581
+30,219
| +7% | +$287K |
|
1529
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
$747M
| $3.97M | 0.01% |
+172,908
| New | +$3.4M |
|
|
RTEC
1530
DELISTED
Rudolph Technologies Inc
RTEC
| $3.97M | 0.01% |
223,841
+6,543
| +3% | +$111K |
|
1531
Resources Connection
RGP
$147M
| $3.96M | 0.01% |
264,878
+4,981
| +2% | +$74.3K |
|
|
BDN
1532
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$525M
| $3.94M | 0.01% |
252,221
+24,021
| +11% | +$392K |
|
|
UTEK
1533
DELISTED
Ultratech Inc.
UTEK
| $3.93M | 0.01% |
170,400
-17,554
| -9% | -$426K |
|
|
DCOM
1534
DELISTED
Dime Community Bancshares
DCOM
| $3.91M | 0.01% |
233,033
+15,167
| +7% | +$263K |
|
1535
Motorcar Parts of America
MPAA
$260M
| $3.88M | 0.01% |
134,781
+5,817
| +5% | +$164K |
|
1536
Ezcorp Inc
EZPW
$1.79B
| $3.88M | 0.01% |
350,597
-8,113
| -2% | -$78.3K |
|
|
ITG
1537
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $3.88M | 0.01% |
226,167
-7,519
| -3% | -$124K |
|
|
LL
1538
DELISTED
LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.
LL
| $3.86M | 0.01% |
196,364
+5,659
| +3% | +$92.8K |
|
1539
Corpay
CPAY
$25.5B
| $3.84M | 0.01% |
22,118
-12,144
| -35% | -$1.95M |
|
1540
OneSpan
OSPN
$571M
| $3.84M | 0.01% |
218,120
+8,134
| +4% | +$143K |
|
1541
ANI Pharmaceuticals
ANIP
$1.83B
| $3.82M | 0.01% |
57,545
+4,098
| +8% | +$256K |
|
1542
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.02B
| $3.82M | 0.01% |
169,846
+2,850
| +2% | +$64.2K |
|
1543
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$717M
| $3.82M | 0.01% |
475,804
+12,838
| +3% | +$90K |
|
|
BEAT
1544
DELISTED
BioTelemetry, Inc.
BEAT
| $3.81M | 0.01% |
+205,215
| New | +$3.87M |
|
1545
First Merchants
FRME
$2.69B
| $3.79M | 0.01% |
141,848
+815
| +0.6% | +$21.5K |
|
1546
Alliance Resource Partners
ARLP
$3.37B
| $3.79M | 0.01% |
170,748
-17,712
| -9% | -$348K |
|
|
PGTI
1547
DELISTED
PGT, Inc.
PGTI
| $3.78M | 0.01% |
354,109
+11,534
| +3% | +$133K |
|
|
WCIC
1548
DELISTED
WCI Communities, Inc.
WCIC
| $3.75M | ﹤0.01% |
+158,153
| New | +$2.91M |
|
1549
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.7B
| $3.75M | ﹤0.01% |
40,508
+6,106
| +18% | +$575K |
|
|
NXGN
1550
DELISTED
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. Common Stock
NXGN
| $3.74M | ﹤0.01% |
330,760
+16,035
| +5% | +$193K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.