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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1626
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$2.4B
| $2.15M | ﹤0.01% |
78,866
+1,697
| +2% | +$56.9K |
|
|
SPLK
1627
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $2.15M | ﹤0.01% |
38,764
+24,093
| +164% | +$1.57M |
|
|
TLN
1628
DELISTED
Talen Energy Corporation
TLN
| $2.14M | ﹤0.01% |
212,074
-205,685
| -49% | -$3.01M |
|
|
HSII
1629
DELISTED
Heidrick & Struggles
HSII
| $2.13M | ﹤0.01% |
109,377
+8,939
| +9% | +$193K |
|
|
MXPT
1630
DELISTED
MaxPoint Interactive, Inc.
MXPT
| $2.11M | ﹤0.01% |
129,225
-4,751
| -4% | -$128K |
|
1631
CorVel
CRVL
$3.03B
| $2.11M | ﹤0.01% |
195,819
+35,586
| +22% | +$383K |
|
1632
Daktronics
DAKT
$941M
| $2.1M | ﹤0.01% |
242,552
-6,764
| -3% | -$69.4K |
|
|
XOXO
1633
DELISTED
Xo Group Inc
XOXO
| $2.1M | ﹤0.01% |
148,615
+3,595
| +2% | +$54K |
|
1634
Comtech Telecommunications
CMTL
$50.9M
| $2.09M | ﹤0.01% |
101,548
+3,358
| +3% | +$92K |
|
|
AFAM
1635
DELISTED
Almost Family Inc
AFAM
| $2.09M | ﹤0.01% |
52,271
+4,104
| +9% | +$183K |
|
|
JOY
1636
DELISTED
Joy Global Inc
JOY
| $2.08M | ﹤0.01% |
139,507
-8,951
| -6% | -$217K |
|
1637
PetMed Express
PETS
$42.3M
| $2.07M | ﹤0.01% |
128,673
+4,101
| +3% | +$68.8K |
|
|
BKMU
1638
DELISTED
Bank Mutual Corp
BKMU
| $2.06M | ﹤0.01% |
268,769
-7,624
| -3% | -$55.7K |
|
1639
STAAR Surgical
STAA
$1.21B
| $2.06M | ﹤0.01% |
265,667
+4,618
| +2% | +$38K |
|
1640
Tredegar Corp
TG
$262M
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
156,380
-810
| -0.5% | -$13.5K |
|
1641
News Corp Class B
NWS
$17.2B
| $2.03M | ﹤0.01% |
+158,514
| New | +$2.18M |
|
1642
Intrepid Potash
IPI
$474M
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
36,525
+936
| +3% | +$77.9K |
|
1643
Larimar Therapeutics
LRMR
$397M
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
5,274
+96
| +2% | +$43.3K |
|
1644
Ezcorp Inc
EZPW
$1.79B
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
326,136
+15,170
| +5% | +$96K |
|
1645
DHI Group
DHX
$176M
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
273,121
+26,696
| +11% | +$215K |
|
1646
Forrester Research
FORR
$189M
| $1.99M | ﹤0.01% |
63,144
-2,746
| -4% | -$90.7K |
|
1647
Freshpet
FRPT
$2.98B
| $1.98M | ﹤0.01% |
188,474
-959
| -0.5% | -$13.9K |
|
|
SSI
1648
DELISTED
Stage Stores Inc
SSI
| $1.98M | ﹤0.01% |
201,035
+6,578
| +3% | +$94.2K |
|
1649
Barings BDC
BBDC
$865M
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
119,606
-98,094
| -45% | -$1.98M |
|
1650
Zumiez
ZUMZ
$334M
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
125,853
-5,800
| -4% | -$132K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.