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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
RGC
1676
DELISTED
Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
88,270
+725
| +0.8% | +$14.9K |
|
1677
Marcus Corp
MCS
$767M
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
110,330
+15
| +0% | +$271 |
|
1678
Targa Resources
TRGP
$56.8B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
+12,632
| New | +$1.73M |
|
1679
CareTrust REIT
CTRE
$10B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
120,141
-242
| -0.2% | -$4.1K |
|
1680
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.3B
| $1.72M | ﹤0.01% |
40,145
+1,428
| +4% | +$65.3K |
|
|
LHCG
1681
DELISTED
LHC Group LLC
LHCG
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
73,852
-861
| -1% | -$20.4K |
|
1682
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$68.7M
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
152,224
-51
| -0% | -$657 |
|
1683
First Merchants
FRME
$2.69B
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
84,329
| – | – |
|
1684
Standard BioTools
LAB
$342M
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
69,393
-1,300
| -2% | -$36.5K |
|
1685
American Water Works
AWK
$27B
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
35,097
+1,063
| +3% | +$51.9K |
|
|
GNOW
1686
DELISTED
AMERICAN CARESOURCE HLDGS INC COM STK NEW (DE)
GNOW
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
563,688
| – | – |
|
|
SAVE
1687
DELISTED
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
SAVE
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
24,357
-133,243
| -85% | -$9.12M |
|
|
AYR
1688
DELISTED
Aircastle Ltd
AYR
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
101,658
+46,285
| +84% | +$841K |
|
|
SPR
1689
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
43,638
-511
| -1% | -$18.7K |
|
1690
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$831M
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
123,149
-4,613
| -4% | -$67.8K |
|
1691
PetMed Express
PETS
$42.3M
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
121,470
-1,439
| -1% | -$20K |
|
1692
Orion Group Holdings
ORN
$368M
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
164,942
-1,952
| -1% | -$20.5K |
|
|
CCRN
1693
DELISTED
Cross Country Healthcare
CCRN
| $1.64M | ﹤0.01% |
176,712
+11,938
| +7% | +$91.5K |
|
|
MIG
1694
DELISTED
MEADOWBROOK INSURANCE GRP INC
MIG
| $1.64M | ﹤0.01% |
280,290
-3,319
| -1% | -$20.8K |
|
|
XOXO
1695
DELISTED
Xo Group Inc
XOXO
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
145,610
-5,149
| -3% | -$60.7K |
|
1696
Chord Energy
CHRD
$7.68B
| $1.63M | ﹤0.01% |
38,883
+23,345
| +150% | +$1.16M |
|
|
OPLK
1697
DELISTED
OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS INC
OPLK
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
95,776
-8,989
| -9% | -$164K |
|
|
BELFB
1698
Bel Fuse Inc Class B
BELFB
$3.45B
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
64,319
+3,362
| +6% | +$81K |
|
1699
Future Fuel
FF
$205M
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
133,805
-3,419
| -2% | -$50.1K |
|
1700
Workday
WDAY
$41.5B
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
19,090
-276
| -1% | -$23.6K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.