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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1551
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$68.7M
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
176,071
+7,172
| +4% | +$93.7K |
|
1552
CorVel
CRVL
$3.18B
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
209,154
+6,777
| +3% | +$95.3K |
|
|
IVC
1553
DELISTED
Invacare Corporation
IVC
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
207,883
+11,136
| +6% | +$158K |
|
1554
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$330M
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
137,064
+5,433
| +4% | +$102K |
|
1555
Flotek Industries
FTK
$789M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
61,179
+2,350
| +4% | +$103K |
|
1556
Insmed
INSM
$22.4B
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
212,398
+236
| +0.1% | +$3.1K |
|
1557
Biglari Holdings Class B
BH
$1.2B
| $2.68M | ﹤0.01% |
10,829
+416
| +4% | +$100K |
|
1558
Citi Trends
CTRN
$555M
| $2.68M | ﹤0.01% |
150,439
+2,289
| +2% | +$42.8K |
|
1559
Tredegar Corp
TG
$260M
| $2.68M | ﹤0.01% |
170,229
+6,632
| +4% | +$90.1K |
|
1560
Enanta Pharmaceuticals
ENTA
$362M
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
90,825
+4,504
| +5% | +$125K |
|
|
ICON
1561
DELISTED
Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
ICON
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
33,143
+1,290
| +4% | +$93.4K |
|
|
SPPI
1562
DELISTED
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
SPPI
| $2.66M | ﹤0.01% |
417,723
+16,178
| +4% | +$83K |
|
1563
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$10.9B
| $2.64M | ﹤0.01% |
166,405
+7,200
| +5% | +$101K |
|
|
XLRN
1564
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $2.63M | ﹤0.01% |
99,600
| – | – |
|
1565
Expro Ltd
XPRO
$1.64B
| $2.63M | ﹤0.01% |
26,555
+24,757
| +1,377% | +$2.15M |
|
1566
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$435M
| $2.62M | ﹤0.01% |
2,677
+107
| +4% | +$107K |
|
|
DTSI
1567
DELISTED
DTS, Inc.
DTSI
| $2.61M | ﹤0.01% |
119,761
+6,136
| +5% | +$136K |
|
1568
Comtech Telecommunications
CMTL
$49.7M
| $2.61M | ﹤0.01% |
111,539
+5,137
| +5% | +$105K |
|
|
XOXO
1569
DELISTED
Xo Group Inc
XOXO
| $2.6M | ﹤0.01% |
161,742
+6,196
| +4% | +$93K |
|
|
CCRN
1570
DELISTED
Cross Country Healthcare
CCRN
| $2.59M | ﹤0.01% |
223,084
+8,422
| +4% | +$107K |
|
|
RRTS
1571
DELISTED
RoadRunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
RRTS
| $2.58M | ﹤0.01% |
8,281
+322
| +4% | +$84.1K |
|
1572
Barings BDC
BBDC
$869M
| $2.58M | ﹤0.01% |
125,209
+4,364
| +4% | +$80K |
|
|
NPKI
1573
NPK International
NPKI
$1.02B
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
594,673
+22,812
| +4% | +$97.6K |
|
|
BCS.PRA.CL
1574
DELISTED
Barclays Bank Plc Series 3
BCS.PRA.CL
| $2.54M | ﹤0.01% |
99,400
+524
| +0.5% | +$13.3K |
|
1575
Spok Holdings
SPOK
$229M
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
142,469
+3,236
| +2% | +$55K |
|
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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.