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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1576
Hawkins
HWKN
$2.9B
| $2.9M | ﹤0.01% |
133,718
+2,826
| +2% | +$56.8K |
|
|
SPPI
1577
DELISTED
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
SPPI
| $2.89M | ﹤0.01% |
439,980
+22,257
| +5% | +$157K |
|
1578
StoneX
SNEX
$8.72B
| $2.89M | ﹤0.01% |
535,957
+182
| +0% | +$968 |
|
1579
UNIFI
UFI
$114M
| $2.87M | ﹤0.01% |
105,450
+2,366
| +2% | +$59.5K |
|
1580
Forestar Group
FOR
$1.48B
| $2.84M | ﹤0.01% |
238,570
+6,356
| +3% | +$79.7K |
|
1581
Tredegar Corp
TG
$260M
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
175,066
+4,837
| +3% | +$77.9K |
|
|
HAYN
1582
DELISTED
Haynes International, Inc.
HAYN
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
87,833
+1,686
| +2% | +$54.9K |
|
1583
Atlanta Braves Holdings Series A
BATRA
$3.51B
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
+186,766
| New | +$2.87M |
|
1584
Marcus Corp
MCS
$767M
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
133,074
+2,401
| +2% | +$47.2K |
|
|
BRS
1585
DELISTED
Bristow Group, Inc.
BRS
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
246,134
+6,187
| +3% | +$104K |
|
1586
Spok Holdings
SPOK
$229M
| $2.8M | ﹤0.01% |
146,005
+3,536
| +2% | +$61.7K |
|
|
APIC
1587
DELISTED
Apigee Corporation Common Stock
APIC
| $2.8M | ﹤0.01% |
228,938
-23,100
| -9% | -$245K |
|
1588
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$435M
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
2,750
+73
| +3% | +$69.3K |
|
1589
ArcBest
ARCB
$3.15B
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
171,481
+4,247
| +3% | +$76.9K |
|
|
LDR
1590
DELISTED
Landauer Inc
LDR
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
67,654
+1,958
| +3% | +$72.9K |
|
1591
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$60.8B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
35,486
+10,516
| +42% | +$902K |
|
1592
Navigator Holdings
NVGS
$1.35B
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
241,100
-86,498
| -26% | -$1.22M |
|
1593
Incyte
INCY
$25.4B
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
34,495
+5,248
| +18% | +$407K |
|
|
EXAR
1594
DELISTED
Exar Corporation
EXAR
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
342,132
+9,847
| +3% | +$65.8K |
|
|
WP
1595
DELISTED
Worldpay, Inc.
WP
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
48,279
+7,518
| +18% | +$406K |
|
1596
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$68.7M
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
180,503
+4,432
| +3% | +$65.2K |
|
1597
Ezcorp Inc
EZPW
$1.79B
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
358,710
+3,099
| +0.9% | +$17.5K |
|
1598
SunCoke Energy
SXC
$794M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
462,966
+11,929
| +3% | +$75.3K |
|
|
SGEN
1599
DELISTED
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
66,526
-456
| -0.7% | -$17.3K |
|
1600
PetMed Express
PETS
$42.3M
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
143,304
+4,066
| +3% | +$74.7K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.