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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1551
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$3.56B
| $4.41M | 0.01% |
192,673
-753
| -0.4% | -$15.3K |
|
|
FARO
1552
DELISTED
Faro Technologies
FARO
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
122,279
+1,649
| +1% | +$58.7K |
|
1553
Marcus Corp
MCS
$767M
| $4.4M | 0.01% |
139,711
+2,393
| +2% | +$67.6K |
|
1554
Upbound Group
UPBD
$1.22B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
389,780
+5,503
| +1% | +$61.3K |
|
1555
Pitney Bowes
PBI
$2.39B
| $4.38M | 0.01% |
288,243
-9,544
| -3% | -$152K |
|
|
EGL
1556
DELISTED
Engility Holdings, Inc.
EGL
| $4.36M | 0.01% |
129,455
+1,755
| +1% | +$58.1K |
|
1557
Resources Connection
RGP
$140M
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
224,987
-39,891
| -15% | -$639K |
|
|
OPB
1558
DELISTED
Opus Bank Common Stock
OPB
| $4.33M | 0.01% |
143,963
+10,240
| +8% | +$273K |
|
1559
TETRA Technologies
TTI
$1.08B
| $4.29M | 0.01% |
854,295
+167,355
| +24% | +$906K |
|
1560
Blackstone Mortgage Trust
BXMT
$2.77B
| $4.27M | 0.01% |
142,091
+99,857
| +236% | +$2.97M |
|
1561
OFG Bancorp
OFG
$2.21B
| $4.26M | 0.01% |
325,342
+7,637
| +2% | +$91.8K |
|
1562
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
$14.3B
| $4.25M | 0.01% |
+35,689
| New | +$3.94M |
|
|
BFX
1563
DELISTED
BowFlex Inc.
BFX
| $4.22M | 0.01% |
228,287
+3,245
| +1% | +$60.4K |
|
|
CHUY
1564
DELISTED
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
CHUY
| $4.22M | 0.01% |
129,972
+6,666
| +5% | +$202K |
|
|
HSNI
1565
DELISTED
HSN, Inc.
HSNI
| $4.2M | 0.01% |
122,513
+1,822
| +2% | +$68.1K |
|
|
RUTH
1566
DELISTED
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
RUTH
| $4.19M | 0.01% |
229,015
+4,818
| +2% | +$79.3K |
|
|
SCLN
1567
DELISTED
Sciclone Pharmaceuticals Inc
SCLN
| $4.17M | 0.01% |
385,658
+22,484
| +6% | +$225K |
|
|
VSI
1568
DELISTED
Vitamin Shoppe Inc.
VSI
| $4.16M | 0.01% |
175,156
+872
| +0.5% | +$22.4K |
|
|
UTEK
1569
DELISTED
Ultratech Inc.
UTEK
| $4.16M | 0.01% |
173,400
+3,000
| +2% | +$68.4K |
|
|
AVTA
1570
DELISTED
Avantax, Inc. Common Stock
AVTA
| $4.15M | 0.01% |
281,480
+5,147
| +2% | +$69.4K |
|
|
OAK
1571
DELISTED
OAKTREE CAPITAL GROUP, LLC
OAK
| $4.15M | 0.01% |
110,615
+37,315
| +51% | +$1.5M |
|
1572
Fossil Group
FOSL
$260M
| $4.13M | 0.01% |
159,773
+2,623
| +2% | +$78.9K |
|
|
PGTI
1573
DELISTED
PGT, Inc.
PGTI
| $4.11M | 0.01% |
359,323
+5,214
| +1% | +$56.8K |
|
1574
Interparfums
IPAR
$4.07B
| $4.11M | 0.01% |
125,464
+1,875
| +2% | +$62.1K |
|
1575
Marten Transport
MRTN
$1.22B
| $4.11M | 0.01% |
440,543
+23,450
| +6% | +$211K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.