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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1676
Monarch Casino & Resort
MCRI
$2.2B
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
77,294
+3,131
| +4% | +$64.2K |
|
1677
HCI Group
HCI
$2.34B
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
61,313
-569
| -0.9% | -$17.5K |
|
|
PERY
1678
DELISTED
Perry Ellis International Inc
PERY
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
82,241
+1,225
| +2% | +$23.5K |
|
1679
eHealth
EHTH
$41.9M
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
117,876
+3,727
| +3% | +$45.2K |
|
1680
Crown Holdings
CCK
$13B
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
32,546
-961
| -3% | -$50.2K |
|
1681
Workday
WDAY
$41.5B
| $1.64M | ﹤0.01% |
21,893
+13,978
| +177% | +$1.07M |
|
1682
Teladoc Health
TDOC
$1.66B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
101,288
-1,677
| -2% | -$19.6K |
|
|
DSPG
1683
DELISTED
DSP Group Inc
DSPG
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
152,832
+4,616
| +3% | +$44.8K |
|
1684
Central Garden & Pet Co
CENT
$2.76B
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
88,758
+2,327
| +3% | +$34K |
|
|
CSFL
1685
DELISTED
CenterState Bank Corporation Common Stock
CSFL
| $1.62M | ﹤0.01% |
102,613
+90,157
| +724% | +$1.4M |
|
|
SMRT
1686
DELISTED
Stein Mart Inc
SMRT
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
208,854
+8,640
| +4% | +$60.3K |
|
|
KYNB
1687
Kyntra Bio
KYNB
$27.4M
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
3,926
-60
| -2% | -$27.5K |
|
|
GAS
1688
DELISTED
AGL Resources Inc
GAS
| $1.61M | ﹤0.01% |
24,400
-161,011
| -87% | -$10.6M |
|
1689
Harmonic Inc
HLIT
$1.15B
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
557,658
+20,776
| +4% | +$63.7K |
|
|
RRTS
1690
DELISTED
RoadRunner Transportation Systems, Inc.
RRTS
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
8,521
+240
| +3% | +$56.2K |
|
|
CGI
1691
DELISTED
Celadon Group Inc
CGI
| $1.59M | ﹤0.01% |
194,315
+3,411
| +2% | +$33.1K |
|
1692
ServiceNow
NOW
$120B
| $1.58M | ﹤0.01% |
119,130
-61,775
| -34% | -$859K |
|
1693
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$13B
| $1.58M | ﹤0.01% |
45,705
+27,970
| +158% | +$927K |
|
|
RT
1694
DELISTED
Ruby Tuesday Georgia
RT
| $1.57M | ﹤0.01% |
434,094
-3,149
| -0.7% | -$13.3K |
|
|
ACAT
1695
DELISTED
Arctic Cat Inc
ACAT
| $1.56M | ﹤0.01% |
91,852
+2,649
| +3% | +$41.9K |
|
1696
Seneca Foods Class A
SENEA
$1.15B
| $1.54M | ﹤0.01% |
42,528
+1,131
| +3% | +$37.4K |
|
1697
Geospace Technologies
GEOS
$84M
| $1.53M | ﹤0.01% |
93,786
+2,508
| +3% | +$40.9K |
|
|
MWW
1698
DELISTED
Monster Worldwide Inc
MWW
| $1.53M | ﹤0.01% |
642,134
+9,142
| +1% | +$26.2K |
|
|
MCF
1699
DELISTED
Contango Oil & Gas Co.
MCF
| $1.52M | ﹤0.01% |
124,482
+4,889
| +4% | +$59.6K |
|
1700
Protara Therapeutics
TARA
$214M
| $1.49M | ﹤0.01% |
4,641
-88
| -2% | -$26.3K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.