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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BNNY
1551
DELISTED
ANNIES INC COMMON STOCK (DE)
BNNY
| $3.51M | 0.01% |
103,738
+687
| +0.7% | +$23.1K |
|
|
HIVE
1552
DELISTED
Aerohive Networks
HIVE
| $3.51M | 0.01% |
+426,600
| New | +$4.16M |
|
1553
Flex
FLEX
$41.5B
| $3.51M | 0.01% |
+420,333
| New | +$3.17M |
|
|
FLY
1554
DELISTED
Fly Leasing Limited
FLY
| $3.49M | 0.01% |
241,053
+37,552
| +18% | +$531K |
|
1555
Tompkins Financial
TMP
$1.45B
| $3.49M | 0.01% |
72,365
+835
| +1% | +$39.5K |
|
1556
AMN Healthcare
AMN
$1.35B
| $3.48M | 0.01% |
283,082
-20,660
| -7% | -$247K |
|
1557
Strategic Education
STRA
$1.84B
| $3.47M | 0.01% |
66,012
-4,666
| -7% | -$236K |
|
|
GLBR
1558
DELISTED
Global Brokerage, Inc. Class A Common Stock
GLBR
| $3.46M | 0.01% |
23,162
+142
| +0.6% | +$20.4K |
|
|
SFY
1559
DELISTED
SWIFT ENERGY CO (HOLDING COMPANY)
SFY
| $3.46M | 0.01% |
266,700
-15,223
| -5% | -$173K |
|
1560
Griffon
GFF
$4.29B
| $3.45M | 0.01% |
278,581
+391
| +0.1% | +$4.52K |
|
1561
First Bancorp
FBP
$4.47B
| $3.45M | 0.01% |
634,462
+31,859
| +5% | +$168K |
|
|
MDVN
1562
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $3.44M | 0.01% |
89,276
-14,504
| -14% | -$489K |
|
|
BBG
1563
DELISTED
Bill Barrett Corp
BBG
| $3.44M | 0.01% |
128,368
-3,425
| -3% | -$87.3K |
|
1564
Adtran
ADTN
$730M
| $3.42M | 0.01% |
151,649
-622
| -0.4% | -$14.1K |
|
|
UHT
1565
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
UHT
$627M
| $3.42M | 0.01% |
78,643
+689
| +0.9% | +$29.6K |
|
1566
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.31B
| $3.4M | 0.01% |
94,570
-498
| -0.5% | -$18.2K |
|
|
APL
1567
DELISTED
ATLAS PIPELINE PARTNERS LP UTS
APL
| $3.38M | 0.01% |
98,243
+19,279
| +24% | +$629K |
|
|
TNGO
1568
DELISTED
Tangoe, Inc.
TNGO
| $3.35M | 0.01% |
222,233
+15,894
| +8% | +$246K |
|
|
ASEI
1569
DELISTED
AMER SCIENCE & ENGR INC.
ASEI
| $3.34M | 0.01% |
48,010
+343
| +0.7% | +$23K |
|
1570
Anika Therapeutics
ANIK
$202M
| $3.33M | 0.01% |
71,991
-1,981
| -3% | -$88.1K |
|
1571
Universal Corp
UVV
$1.36B
| $3.33M | 0.01% |
60,193
-1,103
| -2% | -$60.1K |
|
1572
TTEC Holdings
TTEC
$119M
| $3.31M | 0.01% |
114,362
-9,945
| -8% | -$257K |
|
1573
Bristow Group
VTOL
$1.34B
| $3.3M | 0.01% |
57,594
+682
| +1% | +$39.7K |
|
|
IO
1574
DELISTED
ION Geophysical Corporation
IO
| $3.29M | 0.01% |
51,935
+319
| +0.6% | +$20.1K |
|
|
CTRX
1575
DELISTED
CATAMARAN CORP COM STK (CDA)
CTRX
| $3.29M | 0.01% |
74,391
+5,841
| +9% | +$247K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.