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 |
ConocoPhillips
COP
|
+$118M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$75.9M |
| 4 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$74.2M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$66.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amgen
AMGN
|
+$114M |
| 2 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$77.3M |
| 3 |
NWSA
NEWS CORPORATION CL-A
NWSA
|
+$76.7M |
| 4 |
NBL
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
|
+$73.6M |
| 5 |
CF Industries
CF
|
+$70.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.46% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.07% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 10.76% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DMND
1576
DELISTED
DIAMOND FOODS, INC.
DMND
| $2.64M | 0.01% |
112,009
-5,463
| -5% | -$118K |
|
|
TRW
1577
DELISTED
TRW AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS CORP
TRW
| $2.62M | 0.01% |
36,737
-208,954
| -85% | -$14.7M |
|
|
BKS
1578
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $2.61M | 0.01% |
308,228
+184,891
| +150% | +$1.93M |
|
|
FLIC
1579
DELISTED
First of Long Island Corp
FLIC
| $2.61M | 0.01% |
151,218
-18,601
| -11% | -$304K |
|
|
IHS
1580
DELISTED
IHS INC CL-A COM STK
IHS
| $2.61M | 0.01% |
22,838
+14,486
| +173% | +$1.59M |
|
1581
Super Micro Computer
SMCI
$16.6B
| $2.59M | 0.01% |
1,912,570
+361,110
| +23% | +$455K |
|
|
SPPI
1582
DELISTED
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
SPPI
| $2.58M | 0.01% |
307,396
+14,215
| +5% | +$115K |
|
|
AF
1583
DELISTED
Astoria Financial Corporation
AF
| $2.58M | 0.01% |
207,011
+8,524
| +4% | +$105K |
|
|
PWE
1584
DELISTED
Penn West Energy Petroleum Ltd
PWE
| $2.55M | 0.01% |
229,312
+67,723
| +42% | +$786K |
|
|
AFFX
1585
DELISTED
Affymetrix Inc
AFFX
| $2.55M | 0.01% |
411,111
+3,052
| +0.7% | +$15.8K |
|
1586
LivePerson
LPSN
$22M
| $2.54M | 0.01% |
17,936
+490
| +3% | +$71.5K |
|
|
GNC
1587
DELISTED
GNC Holdings, Inc.
GNC
| $2.54M | 0.01% |
46,498
+17,145
| +58% | +$876K |
|
|
RUTH
1588
DELISTED
Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc.
RUTH
| $2.52M | 0.01% |
212,588
+4,830
| +2% | +$59.2K |
|
1589
CorVel
CRVL
$3.18B
| $2.52M | 0.01% |
204,342
+16,860
| +9% | +$190K |
|
1590
Daktronics
DAKT
$946M
| $2.5M | 0.01% |
223,277
+9,250
| +4% | +$102K |
|
1591
AeroVironment
AVAV
$7.19B
| $2.49M | 0.01% |
107,936
+7,345
| +7% | +$164K |
|
|
RT
1592
DELISTED
Ruby Tuesday Georgia
RT
| $2.48M | 0.01% |
330,524
+11,961
| +4% | +$95.4K |
|
|
CGX
1593
DELISTED
CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS INC
CGX
| $2.47M | 0.01% |
43,996
+747
| +2% | +$40.3K |
|
|
EPIQ
1594
DELISTED
EPIQ SYSTEMS INC
EPIQ
| $2.45M | 0.01% |
185,696
+5,260
| +3% | +$68.5K |
|
1595
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.7B
| $2.43M | 0.01% |
107,579
+19,047
| +22% | +$429K |
|
1596
Amdocs
DOX
$6.03B
| $2.41M | 0.01% |
65,813
-11,915
| -15% | -$450K |
|
1597
Cytokinetics
CYTK
$10.6B
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
+313,187
| New | +$3.36M |
|
1598
Century Aluminum
CENX
$4.22B
| $2.37M | ﹤0.01% |
293,837
+6,595
| +2% | +$58.3K |
|
|
NTUS
1599
DELISTED
Natus Medical Inc
NTUS
| $2.34M | ﹤0.01% |
165,250
-9,917
| -6% | -$133K |
|
|
ENTR
1600
DELISTED
ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS INC COM STK (DE)
ENTR
| $2.34M | ﹤0.01% |
535,069
+22,805
| +4% | +$95.2K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,356 positions worth $48.4B, up 7.2% from $45.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 8.8% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2013 filing shows 108 new, 1,198 increased, 933 reduced and 95 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A: 2,356,599 shares worth $78.9M. The largest sale was Amgen, an estimated $114M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2013 buy was Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A: 2,356,599 shares worth $78.9M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to ConocoPhillips in Q3 2013, an estimated $118M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2013 reduction was Amgen, cutting an estimated $114M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited NEWS CORPORATION CL-A in Q3 2013, selling an estimated $76.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 8.8% of its $48.4B portfolio in Q3 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 108 new positions and closed 95 in Q3 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 7.2% quarter-over-quarter to $48.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2013, filed 5 Nov 2013.