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 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$298M |
| 2 |
HPP
Hudson Pacific Properties
HPP
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$153M |
| 4 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$105M |
| 5 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$87.4M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$443M |
| 2 |
EQY
Equity One
EQY
|
+$208M |
| 3 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$76.3M |
| 4 |
SL Green Realty
SLG
|
+$63.3M |
| 5 |
FITB
Fifth Third Bancorp
FITB
|
+$60.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.51% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.76% |
| 3 | Technology | 12.08% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.72% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BFX
1576
DELISTED
BowFlex Inc.
BFX
| $4.26M | 0.01% |
233,351
+5,064
| +2% | +$85.6K |
|
|
FLIC
1577
DELISTED
First of Long Island Corp
FLIC
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
156,402
-1,868
| -1% | -$51.2K |
|
|
EXAR
1578
DELISTED
Exar Corporation
EXAR
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
324,915
+15,993
| +5% | +$171K |
|
|
VEDL
1579
DELISTED
Vedanta Limited American Depostary Shares (Each representing four equity shares)
VEDL
| $4.23M | 0.01% |
246,200
+38,747
| +19% | +$586K |
|
1580
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
AMPH
$894M
| $4.21M | 0.01% |
290,535
+9,592
| +3% | +$151K |
|
1581
REX American Resources
REX
$1.39B
| $4.2M | 0.01% |
278,346
+9,558
| +4% | +$136K |
|
1582
Cato Corp
CATO
$66.1M
| $4.19M | 0.01% |
190,725
+5,896
| +3% | +$147K |
|
|
GNCMA
1583
DELISTED
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A-1 Common Stock
GNCMA
| $4.19M | 0.01% |
201,266
+6,368
| +3% | +$128K |
|
1584
MarineMax
HZO
$757M
| $4.15M | 0.01% |
191,647
+3,465
| +2% | +$72.9K |
|
|
MODV
1585
DELISTED
ModivCare
MODV
| $4.12M | 0.01% |
92,591
+3,255
| +4% | +$134K |
|
1586
Medifast
MED
$108M
| $4.07M | ﹤0.01% |
91,677
+2,976
| +3% | +$128K |
|
|
CHUY
1587
DELISTED
Chuy's Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
CHUY
| $4.01M | ﹤0.01% |
134,466
+4,494
| +3% | +$132K |
|
1588
Sonic Automotive
SAH
$3.51B
| $4.01M | ﹤0.01% |
199,784
+7,111
| +4% | +$159K |
|
|
ARAV
1589
DELISTED
Aravive, Inc. Common Stock
ARAV
| $4M | ﹤0.01% |
31,267
-416
| -1% | -$43.9K |
|
|
PGTI
1590
DELISTED
PGT, Inc.
PGTI
| $4M | ﹤0.01% |
372,415
+13,092
| +4% | +$144K |
|
1591
National Presto Industries
NPK
$876M
| $4M | ﹤0.01% |
39,119
+1,494
| +4% | +$154K |
|
1592
Phibro Animal Health
PAHC
$1.48B
| $4M | ﹤0.01% |
142,191
+5,274
| +4% | +$149K |
|
1593
Buckle
BKE
$2.33B
| $3.99M | ﹤0.01% |
214,354
+9,730
| +5% | +$196K |
|
|
APTI
1594
DELISTED
Apptio, Inc. Class A Common Stock
APTI
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
339,193
+3,459
| +1% | +$50K |
|
|
BKS
1595
DELISTED
Barnes & Noble
BKS
| $3.98M | ﹤0.01% |
430,041
+24,941
| +6% | +$249K |
|
1596
Crocs
CROX
$6.62B
| $3.96M | ﹤0.01% |
560,109
+20,746
| +4% | +$144K |
|
|
SCLN
1597
DELISTED
Sciclone Pharmaceuticals Inc
SCLN
| $3.94M | ﹤0.01% |
402,500
+16,842
| +4% | +$168K |
|
1598
OFG Bancorp
OFG
$2.21B
| $3.94M | ﹤0.01% |
333,788
+8,446
| +3% | +$108K |
|
|
ARRY
1599
DELISTED
Array Biopharma Inc
ARRY
| $3.94M | ﹤0.01% |
440,408
-129,276
| -23% | -$1.38M |
|
|
QTNA
1600
DELISTED
Quantenna Communications, Inc. Common Stock
QTNA
| $3.93M | ﹤0.01% |
188,763
-17,771
| -9% | -$371K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2017, Principal Financial Group held 2,291 positions worth $83.1B, up 5.4% from $78.8B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2017 filing shows 65 new, 1,460 increased, 605 reduced and 84 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Invitation Homes: 4,089,587 shares worth $89.3M. The largest sale was Zoetis, an estimated $443M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2017 buy was Invitation Homes: 4,089,587 shares worth $89.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Dentsply Sirona in Q1 2017, an estimated $298M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2017 reduction was Zoetis, cutting an estimated $443M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Equity One in Q1 2017, selling an estimated $208M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $83.1B portfolio in Q1 2017.
- Principal Financial Group opened 65 new positions and closed 84 in Q1 2017.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $83.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2017, filed 11 May 2017.