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 |
CoStar Group
CSGP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
|
+$246M |
| 3 |
Broadstone Net Lease
BNL
|
+$244M |
| 4 |
Tyler Technologies
TYL
|
+$235M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$173M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Motorola Solutions
MSI
|
+$309M |
| 2 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$303M |
| 3 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
CBRE Group
CBRE
|
+$213M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.69% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.93% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.25% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1626
Unitil
UTL
$963M
| $6.46M | ﹤0.01% |
121,948
+112,231
| +1,155% | +$6.04M |
|
1627
Mercado Libre
MELI
$96.3B
| $6.44M | ﹤0.01% |
4,133
-33,129
| -89% | -$48.6M |
|
1628
Warner Bros
WBD
$65.4B
| $6.43M | ﹤0.01% |
209,513
+12,862
| +7% | +$446K |
|
1629
Agios Pharmaceuticals
AGIO
$1.82B
| $6.42M | ﹤0.01% |
116,543
+10,320
| +10% | +$577K |
|
1630
CarGurus
CARG
$3.33B
| $6.4M | ﹤0.01% |
243,888
+225,168
| +1,203% | +$5.85M |
|
|
VRTV
1631
DELISTED
VERITIV CORPORATION
VRTV
| $6.35M | ﹤0.01% |
103,455
+17,817
| +21% | +$931K |
|
1632
QuinStreet
QNST
$897M
| $6.35M | ﹤0.01% |
341,717
+4,707
| +1% | +$89.3K |
|
|
RC
1633
Ready Capital
RC
$276M
| $6.33M | ﹤0.01% |
399,210
-1,644
| -0.4% | -$24.3K |
|
1634
National Vision
EYE
$1.8B
| $6.33M | ﹤0.01% |
123,792
+59,971
| +94% | +$2.94M |
|
1635
Health Catalyst
HCAT
$163M
| $6.29M | ﹤0.01% |
113,371
+106,196
| +1,480% | +$5.66M |
|
1636
SelectQuote
SLQT
$133M
| $6.29M | ﹤0.01% |
326,443
+309,198
| +1,793% | +$7.71M |
|
1637
Par Pacific Holdings
PARR
$4.16B
| $6.27M | ﹤0.01% |
372,982
+66,261
| +22% | +$996K |
|
1638
Genesco
GCO
$435M
| $6.27M | ﹤0.01% |
98,451
+560
| +0.6% | +$30.4K |
|
1639
Arvinas
ARVN
$520M
| $6.23M | ﹤0.01% |
80,956
+19,168
| +31% | +$1.33M |
|
1640
Heritage Financial
HFWA
$1.23B
| $6.23M | ﹤0.01% |
249,004
+2,157
| +0.9% | +$60.1K |
|
|
VTLE
1641
DELISTED
Vital Energy
VTLE
| $6.21M | ﹤0.01% |
66,885
+4,929
| +8% | +$254K |
|
|
CVSA
1642
Covista Inc
CVSA
$4.34B
| $6.19M | ﹤0.01% |
173,608
-43,973
| -20% | -$1.65M |
|
1643
Orthofix Medical
OFIX
$496M
| $6.16M | ﹤0.01% |
153,542
+510
| +0.3% | +$21.6K |
|
|
WW
1644
DELISTED
WW International
WW
| $6.14M | ﹤0.01% |
169,773
+9,369
| +6% | +$321K |
|
1645
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$4.25B
| $6.11M | ﹤0.01% |
355,443
+2,558
| +0.7% | +$44.6K |
|
1646
ProPetro Holding
PUMP
$1.37B
| $6.11M | ﹤0.01% |
667,379
+40,229
| +6% | +$417K |
|
|
PENG
1647
Penguin Solutions Inc
PENG
$2.7B
| $6.11M | ﹤0.01% |
256,422
+62,322
| +32% | +$1.5M |
|
1648
Haverty Furniture Companies
HVT
$416M
| $6.08M | ﹤0.01% |
142,181
+14,981
| +12% | +$655K |
|
1649
10x Genomics
TXG
$5.97B
| $6.07M | ﹤0.01% |
30,979
+7,731
| +33% | +$1.4M |
|
1650
America's Car Mart
CRMT
$29.1M
| $6.05M | ﹤0.01% |
42,720
+450
| +1% | +$67.4K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,712 positions worth $155B, up 8.9% from $142B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 filing shows 231 new, 1,591 increased, 764 reduced and 116 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M. The largest sale was Motorola Solutions, an estimated $309M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2021 buy was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to CoStar Group in Q2 2021, an estimated $486M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Motorola Solutions, cutting an estimated $309M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited New Oriental in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $68.1M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $155B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 231 new positions and closed 116 in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $155B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 10 Aug 2021.