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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1626
Herc Holdings
HRI
$4.95B
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
32,932
+22,499
| +216% | +$1.9M |
|
1627
Gibraltar Industries
ROCK
$1.39B
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
176,263
+1,116
| +0.6% | +$18.5K |
|
1628
ServiceNow
NOW
$114B
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
215,800
+27,825
| +15% | +$297K |
|
|
RT
1629
DELISTED
Ruby Tuesday Georgia
RT
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
351,611
+1,641
| +0.5% | +$12.1K |
|
|
CDR
1630
DELISTED
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc
CDR
| $2.59M | ﹤0.01% |
62,848
-4,333
| -6% | -$175K |
|
1631
Crown Holdings
CCK
$13.2B
| $2.57M | ﹤0.01% |
51,574
+5,798
| +13% | +$278K |
|
|
LVLT
1632
DELISTED
Level 3 Communications Inc
LVLT
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
57,576
+34,498
| +149% | +$1.45M |
|
1633
MarineMax
HZO
$782M
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
150,938
+1,900
| +1% | +$30K |
|
1634
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$12B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
138,204
+1,391
| +1% | +$23.5K |
|
1635
Central Garden & Pet Co Class A
CENTA
$2.44B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
342,210
+24,150
| +8% | +$162K |
|
|
CYNO
1636
DELISTED
Cynosure, Inc. Class A
CYNO
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
118,207
-230,930
| -66% | -$5.34M |
|
1637
Canadian Pacific Kansas City
CP
$81.4B
| $2.5M | ﹤0.01% |
68,975
-7,500
| -10% | -$246K |
|
1638
Liquidity Services
LQDT
$1.23B
| $2.49M | ﹤0.01% |
158,174
-12,914
| -8% | -$210K |
|
|
PDLI
1639
DELISTED
PDL BioPharma, Inc.
PDLI
| $2.48M | ﹤0.01% |
256,282
-10,030
| -4% | -$89.4K |
|
|
ZEP
1640
DELISTED
ZEP INC COM STK (DE)
ZEP
| $2.47M | ﹤0.01% |
139,973
+689
| +0.5% | +$12.1K |
|
1641
HCI Group
HCI
$2.29B
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
60,704
-619
| -1% | -$24K |
|
1642
MacroGenics
MGNX
$245M
| $2.46M | ﹤0.01% |
113,000
+37,200
| +49% | +$782K |
|
|
ICPT
1643
DELISTED
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
| $2.44M | ﹤0.01% |
10,300
-3,178
| -24% | -$838K |
|
|
ISCA
1644
DELISTED
International Speedway Corp
ISCA
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
73,019
-784
| -1% | -$24.9K |
|
1645
Universal Insurance Holdings
UVE
$1.23B
| $2.43M | ﹤0.01% |
187,082
+3,854
| +2% | +$50.7K |
|
1646
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$10.1B
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
+120,383
| New | +$2.2M |
|
|
SMRT
1647
DELISTED
Stein Mart Inc
SMRT
| $2.38M | ﹤0.01% |
171,542
-476,101
| -74% | -$6.33M |
|
|
CNCE
1648
DELISTED
Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CNCE
| $2.36M | ﹤0.01% |
234,000
+125,485
| +116% | +$1.21M |
|
|
AMWD
1649
DELISTED
American Woodmark
AMWD
| $2.35M | ﹤0.01% |
73,793
+313
| +0.4% | +$9.55K |
|
|
AMRI
1650
DELISTED
Albany Molecular Research Inc
AMRI
| $2.34M | ﹤0.01% |
+116,247
| New | +$1.97M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.