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 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Hyatt Hotels
H
|
+$164M |
| 3 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$156M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$145M |
| 5 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$144M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$235M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$233M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.45% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.99% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.96% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1526
iShares MSCI India ETF
INDA
$6.89B
| $6.39M | 0.01% |
196,731
+58,605
| +42% | +$2.02M |
|
1527
RE/MAX Holdings
RMAX
$193M
| $6.37M | 0.01% |
143,682
+5,021
| +4% | +$250K |
|
1528
Greif
GEF
$4.92B
| $6.37M | 0.01% |
118,640
+1,540
| +1% | +$83.7K |
|
|
HSKA
1529
DELISTED
Heska Corp
HSKA
| $6.3M | 0.01% |
55,597
+2,225
| +4% | +$234K |
|
1530
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.02B
| $6.28M | 0.01% |
237,571
+6,967
| +3% | +$197K |
|
|
LNW
1531
DELISTED
Light & Wonder
LNW
| $6.27M | 0.01% |
246,996
+10,592
| +4% | +$384K |
|
|
EGRX
1532
DELISTED
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
EGRX
| $6.24M | 0.01% |
89,958
+25,120
| +39% | +$1.9M |
|
|
NFBK
1533
DELISTED
Northfield Bancorp
NFBK
| $6.22M | 0.01% |
390,934
+16,174
| +4% | +$266K |
|
1534
StoneX
SNEX
$9.26B
| $6.2M | 0.01% |
649,185
+31,180
| +5% | +$332K |
|
1535
STAG Industrial
STAG
$7.38B
| $6.15M | 0.01% |
223,786
-591,935
| -73% | -$16.5M |
|
|
MODV
1536
DELISTED
ModivCare
MODV
| $6.14M | 0.01% |
91,216
+3,747
| +4% | +$260K |
|
|
SAFE
1537
Safehold
SAFE
$1.16B
| $6.13M | 0.01% |
+112,745
| New | +$5.95M |
|
1538
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$720M
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
524,541
+7,127
| +1% | +$84.7K |
|
1539
Cohu
COHU
$2.26B
| $6.09M | 0.01% |
242,751
+8,709
| +4% | +$218K |
|
|
BLUE
1540
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $6.07M | 0.01% |
3,209
-212
| -6% | -$438K |
|
|
LDL
1541
DELISTED
Lydall, Inc.
LDL
| $6.05M | 0.01% |
140,332
+4,979
| +4% | +$215K |
|
1542
Kelly Services Class A
KELYA
$514M
| $6.04M | 0.01% |
251,274
+11,671
| +5% | +$283K |
|
|
CMO
1543
DELISTED
Capstead Mortgage Corp.
CMO
| $6M | 0.01% |
758,455
+21,222
| +3% | +$179K |
|
|
AHRT
1544
AH Realty Trust
AHRT
$529M
| $5.96M | 0.01% |
394,771
+42,347
| +12% | +$650K |
|
1545
PetMed Express
PETS
$41.7M
| $5.96M | 0.01% |
180,654
+6,727
| +4% | +$251K |
|
1546
Vicor
VICR
$9.56B
| $5.96M | 0.01% |
129,613
+1,947
| +2% | +$107K |
|
1547
Burlington
BURL
$23.2B
| $5.93M | 0.01% |
36,389
+2,936
| +9% | +$468K |
|
1548
Mercury Insurance
MCY
$5.93B
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
118,130
-38,882
| -25% | -$1.94M |
|
|
USCR
1549
DELISTED
U S Concrete, Inc.
USCR
| $5.92M | 0.01% |
129,006
+5,904
| +5% | +$297K |
|
1550
Adeia
ADEA
$2.94B
| $5.89M | 0.01% |
1,498,490
+54,602
| +4% | +$232K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,364 positions worth $113B, up 4.3% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 filing shows 94 new, 1,514 increased, 663 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M. The largest sale was Sherwin-Williams, an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ansys in Q3 2018, an estimated $188M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Sherwin-Williams, cutting an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited DCT Industrial Trust Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $155M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 94 new positions and closed 76 in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.