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 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$178M |
| 3 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$118M |
| 4 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
Cisco
CSCO
|
+$117M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Labcorp
LH
|
+$121M |
| 2 |
DFS
Discover Financial Services
DFS
|
+$102M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$100M |
| 4 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$94.3M |
| 5 |
TCO
Taubman Centers Inc.
TCO
|
+$93M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.86% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.79% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.21% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1676
Cohu
COHU
$2.3B
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
159,261
+4,587
| +3% | +$51.9K |
|
|
PERY
1677
DELISTED
Perry Ellis International Inc
PERY
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
74,519
+1,670
| +2% | +$40K |
|
1678
ServiceNow
NOW
$115B
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
108,745
-79,750
| -42% | -$1.18M |
|
|
AYR
1679
DELISTED
Aircastle Ltd
AYR
| $1.71M | ﹤0.01% |
76,174
-11,000
| -13% | -$239K |
|
|
ARO
1680
DELISTED
Aeropostale Inc
ARO
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
490,264
+10,989
| +2% | +$35.1K |
|
|
GNOW
1681
DELISTED
AMERICAN CARESOURCE HLDGS INC COM STK NEW (DE)
GNOW
| $1.69M | ﹤0.01% |
563,688
| – | – |
|
1682
New Mountain Finance
NMFC
$648M
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
115,194
+15,400
| +15% | +$226K |
|
1683
Las Vegas Sands
LVS
$31.8B
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
30,549
-6,291
| -17% | -$351K |
|
1684
American Vanguard Corp
AVD
$69.2M
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
157,279
+3,878
| +3% | +$43.3K |
|
|
ENTR
1685
DELISTED
ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS INC COM STK (DE)
ENTR
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
563,653
+18,050
| +3% | +$50.6K |
|
|
SCS
1686
DELISTED
Steelcase
SCS
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
87,961
+23,068
| +36% | +$417K |
|
1687
SCYNEXIS
SCYX
$44.8M
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
2,500
-25
| -1% | -$20.5K |
|
1688
ProQR Therapeutics
PRQR
$246M
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
75,800
+400
| +0.5% | +$8.26K |
|
|
RPT
1689
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
89,227
+555
| +0.6% | +$10.6K |
|
|
SGEN
1690
DELISTED
Seagen Inc. Common Stock
SGEN
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
46,890
+100
| +0.2% | +$3.41K |
|
|
BIND
1691
DELISTED
BIND THERAPEUTICS INC
BIND
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
300,000
-2,165
| -0.7% | -$13.3K |
|
|
BLCM
1692
DELISTED
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BLCM
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
6,986
| – | – |
|
1693
Artivion
AORT
$1.3B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
155,821
+3,492
| +2% | +$38.5K |
|
|
DSPG
1694
DELISTED
DSP Group Inc
DSPG
| $1.6M | ﹤0.01% |
133,912
+3,001
| +2% | +$33.6K |
|
|
AREX
1695
DELISTED
Approach Resources Inc.
AREX
| $1.6M | ﹤0.01% |
242,412
+11,529
| +5% | +$79.3K |
|
|
ARAV
1696
DELISTED
Aravive, Inc. Common Stock
ARAV
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
14,391
+6,916
| +93% | +$812K |
|
1697
Vicor
VICR
$9.85B
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
103,041
+2,598
| +3% | +$33.6K |
|
|
MNR
1698
DELISTED
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp
MNR
| $1.55M | ﹤0.01% |
139,538
+128,385
| +1,151% | +$1.47M |
|
|
AKAO
1699
DELISTED
Achaogen Inc
AKAO
| $1.52M | ﹤0.01% |
156,100
+1,400
| +0.9% | +$15.8K |
|
1700
Orion Group Holdings
ORN
$403M
| $1.51M | ﹤0.01% |
170,525
+3,821
| +2% | +$36.7K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,263 positions worth $67.1B, up 4.3% from $64.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 filing shows 93 new, 1,467 increased, 575 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M. The largest sale was Labcorp, an estimated $121M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2015 buy was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Berkshire Hathaway Class B in Q1 2015, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Labcorp, cutting an estimated $121M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Allergan Inc in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $81.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 93 new positions and closed 109 in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 12 May 2015.