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 |
Intuitive Surgical
ISRG
|
+$193M |
| 2 |
Agree Realty
ADC
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Tyler Technologies
TYL
|
+$162M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$105M |
| 5 |
CoStar Group
CSGP
|
+$98.7M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$285M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$261M |
| 3 |
Deere & Co
DE
|
+$203M |
| 4 |
WORK
Slack Technologies, Inc.
WORK
|
+$193M |
| 5 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$187M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 15.26% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.94% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.64% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.67% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AEGN
1576
DELISTED
Aegion Corp
AEGN
| $6.43M | ﹤0.01% |
223,832
-401
| -0.2% | -$9.57K |
|
1577
NOV
NOV
$7.09B
| $6.41M | ﹤0.01% |
467,176
-40,344
| -8% | -$585K |
|
1578
Petrobras
PBR
$119B
| $6.41M | ﹤0.01% |
755,600
+329,616
| +77% | +$3.15M |
|
|
NSTG
1579
DELISTED
NanoString Technologies, Inc.
NSTG
| $6.4M | ﹤0.01% |
97,442
+79,533
| +444% | +$5.58M |
|
1580
iShares Short-Term National Muni Bond ETF
SUB
$11.4B
| $6.4M | ﹤0.01% |
59,374
-9,000
| -13% | -$971K |
|
|
RPT
1581
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $6.37M | ﹤0.01% |
558,265
+1,312
| +0.2% | +$13.8K |
|
|
PRSU
1582
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc
PRSU
$1.31B
| $6.36M | ﹤0.01% |
152,413
+1,028
| +0.7% | +$40.8K |
|
1583
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$6.56B
| $6.34M | ﹤0.01% |
266,692
+30,606
| +13% | +$678K |
|
1584
Twist Bioscience
TWST
$6.84B
| $6.32M | ﹤0.01% |
51,049
+5,748
| +13% | +$873K |
|
1585
Urban Edge Properties
UE
$2.71B
| $6.32M | ﹤0.01% |
382,430
+64,066
| +20% | +$1.01M |
|
1586
LeMaitre Vascular
LMAT
$1.85B
| $6.31M | ﹤0.01% |
129,329
+515
| +0.4% | +$24.1K |
|
1587
Enanta Pharmaceuticals
ENTA
$388M
| $6.31M | ﹤0.01% |
127,853
+773
| +0.6% | +$38.6K |
|
|
SLCA
1588
DELISTED
U.S. SILICA HOLDINGS, INC.
SLCA
| $6.28M | ﹤0.01% |
510,642
+1,926
| +0.4% | +$21K |
|
1589
Donnelley Financial Solutions
DFIN
$1.19B
| $6.27M | ﹤0.01% |
225,337
+1,003
| +0.4% | +$23.2K |
|
1590
Ecopetrol
EC
$35.8B
| $6.27M | ﹤0.01% |
489,136
+135,262
| +38% | +$1.75M |
|
1591
Artivion
AORT
$1.29B
| $6.24M | ﹤0.01% |
276,169
-7,454
| -3% | -$182K |
|
1592
Scholastic
SCHL
$753M
| $6.21M | ﹤0.01% |
206,423
+438
| +0.2% | +$12.3K |
|
1593
Standard Motor Products
SMP
$879M
| $6.2M | ﹤0.01% |
149,186
+154
| +0.1% | +$6.54K |
|
1594
iShares Russell 2000 Growth ETF
IWO
$14.8B
| $6.19M | ﹤0.01% |
20,592
-4,000
| -16% | -$1.24M |
|
|
AVTA
1595
DELISTED
Avantax, Inc. Common Stock
AVTA
| $6.17M | ﹤0.01% |
371,019
+4,172
| +1% | +$70K |
|
1596
Vale
VALE
$62.6B
| $6.16M | ﹤0.01% |
354,551
+74,560
| +27% | +$1.3M |
|
1597
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
JBSS
$976M
| $6.16M | ﹤0.01% |
68,178
+820
| +1% | +$71K |
|
1598
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$332M
| $6.16M | ﹤0.01% |
143,559
-129
| -0.1% | -$5.74K |
|
1599
Century Aluminum
CENX
$4.55B
| $6.12M | ﹤0.01% |
346,620
+1,893
| +0.5% | +$27K |
|
1600
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.01B
| $6.12M | ﹤0.01% |
229,274
+2,580
| +1% | +$58.9K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,536 positions worth $142B, up 5.3% from $135B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2021 filing shows 122 new, 1,357 increased, 986 reduced and 57 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Copa Holdings: 596,434 shares worth $48.2M. The largest sale was RealPage, Inc., an estimated $285M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, down from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2021 buy was Copa Holdings: 596,434 shares worth $48.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Intuitive Surgical in Q1 2021, an estimated $193M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was RealPage, Inc., cutting an estimated $285M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited HMS Holdings Corp. in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $47.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $142B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 122 new positions and closed 57 in Q1 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.3% quarter-over-quarter to $142B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 10 May 2021.