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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CBK
1676
DELISTED
Christopher & Banks Corporation
CBK
| $2.05M | ﹤0.01% |
233,670
+12,864
| +6% | +$88.9K |
|
1677
Harte-Hanks
HHS
$16.3M
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
28,372
+38
| +0.1% | +$2.93K |
|
|
MIG
1678
DELISTED
MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GRP INC
MIG
| $2.04M | ﹤0.01% |
283,609
+2,355
| +0.8% | +$14.8K |
|
1679
Spok Holdings
SPOK
$227M
| $2.03M | ﹤0.01% |
131,889
+589
| +0.4% | +$9.38K |
|
|
BLUE
1680
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $2.02M | ﹤0.01% |
4,037
+69
| +2% | +$22.1K |
|
1681
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$74.1M
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
152,275
+523
| +0.3% | +$8.56K |
|
1682
Marcus Corp
MCS
$766M
| $2.01M | ﹤0.01% |
110,315
+386
| +0.4% | +$6.6K |
|
|
RTEC
1683
DELISTED
Rudolph Technologies Inc
RTEC
| $2M | ﹤0.01% |
202,302
+2,602
| +1% | +$25.9K |
|
1684
NXP Semiconductors
NXPI
$65.4B
| $1.99M | ﹤0.01% |
30,066
+15,365
| +105% | +$941K |
|
|
TAYC
1685
DELISTED
TAYLOR CAPITAL GROUP INC
TAYC
| $1.99M | ﹤0.01% |
92,978
+533
| +0.6% | +$11.7K |
|
1686
Middleby
MIDD
$6.11B
| $1.97M | ﹤0.01% |
23,815
-3,725
| -14% | -$307K |
|
|
TRW
1687
DELISTED
TRW AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS CORP
TRW
| $1.96M | ﹤0.01% |
21,907
-731
| -3% | -$61K |
|
1688
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$38.5B
| $1.93M | ﹤0.01% |
30,604
-45,820
| -60% | -$2.72M |
|
|
HLSS
1689
DELISTED
HOME LN SERVICING SOLUTIONS LTD(CAYMAN ISLANDS)
HLSS
| $1.92M | ﹤0.01% |
+84,310
| New | +$1.86M |
|
|
SGEN
1690
DELISTED
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
| $1.91M | ﹤0.01% |
49,990
| – | – |
|
|
DTSI
1691
DELISTED
DTS, Inc.
DTSI
| $1.9M | ﹤0.01% |
103,300
-5,729
| -5% | -$105K |
|
|
GNOW
1692
DELISTED
AMERICAN CARESOURCE HLDGS INC COM STK NEW (DE)
GNOW
| $1.9M | ﹤0.01% |
563,688
| – | – |
|
1693
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$883M
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
127,762
-5,509
| -4% | -$86.1K |
|
1694
Herbalife
HLF
$1.3B
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
58,452
+1,288
| +2% | +$39.5K |
|
|
VMW
1695
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
19,345
-2,258
| -10% | -$220K |
|
1696
Copa Holdings
CPA
$5.71B
| $1.86M | ﹤0.01% |
13,060
+509
| +4% | +$71.3K |
|
|
ESI
1697
DELISTED
ITT EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC
ESI
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
110,975
-6,913
| -6% | -$158K |
|
|
RGC
1698
DELISTED
Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
87,545
-24,690
| -22% | -$483K |
|
|
PCYC
1699
DELISTED
PHARMACYCLICS INC
PCYC
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
20,594
-5,822
| -22% | -$546K |
|
|
XOXO
1700
DELISTED
Xo Group Inc
XOXO
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
150,759
-12,692
| -8% | -$141K |
|
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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.