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 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$616M |
| 2 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$373M |
| 3 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$332M |
| 4 |
Moderna
MRNA
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
HR
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
|
+$140M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$725M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$181M |
| 4 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$162M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$162M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.12% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.4% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.67% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.1% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1676
Nabors Industries
NBR
$1.23B
| $5.11M | ﹤0.01% |
52,918
+7,700
| +17% | +$670K |
|
|
CNSL
1677
DELISTED
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.
CNSL
| $5.07M | ﹤0.01% |
551,783
-19,199
| -3% | -$171K |
|
1678
Hanmi Financial
HAFC
$954M
| $5.07M | ﹤0.01% |
252,520
-3,030
| -1% | -$56.1K |
|
1679
Perdoceo Education
PRDO
$2.03B
| $5.05M | ﹤0.01% |
478,340
-9,269
| -2% | -$104K |
|
1680
Celldex Therapeutics
CLDX
$3.26B
| $5.04M | ﹤0.01% |
93,428
+9,563
| +11% | +$449K |
|
1681
America's Car Mart
CRMT
$27.5M
| $5.03M | ﹤0.01% |
43,073
+353
| +0.8% | +$48.7K |
|
1682
Universal Electronics
UEIC
$60.6M
| $5.03M | ﹤0.01% |
102,105
-3,410
| -3% | -$166K |
|
1683
Axalta
AXTA
$8.03B
| $5.03M | ﹤0.01% |
172,136
+32,615
| +23% | +$976K |
|
|
TWNK
1684
DELISTED
Hostess Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock
TWNK
| $5.02M | ﹤0.01% |
289,176
+3,187
| +1% | +$51.6K |
|
1685
Invesco S&P Global Water Index ETF
CGW
$1.08B
| $5M | ﹤0.01% |
89,450
+16,429
| +22% | +$944K |
|
1686
HCI Group
HCI
$2.31B
| $4.98M | ﹤0.01% |
44,987
-258
| -0.6% | -$26.9K |
|
1687
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.01B
| $4.95M | ﹤0.01% |
192,709
-3,264
| -2% | -$81.8K |
|
1688
John B. Sanfilippo & Son
JBSS
$976M
| $4.95M | ﹤0.01% |
60,553
-906
| -1% | -$78.6K |
|
1689
Palantir
PLTR
$375B
| $4.93M | ﹤0.01% |
204,979
+15,107
| +8% | +$368K |
|
|
USI
1690
DELISTED
Principal Ultra-Short Active Income ETF
USI
| $4.93M | ﹤0.01% |
199,681
| – | – |
|
|
GPMT
1691
Granite Point Mortgage Trust
GPMT
$60.2M
| $4.93M | ﹤0.01% |
374,125
-7,257
| -2% | -$99.8K |
|
1692
Booz Allen Hamilton
BAH
$8.89B
| $4.91M | ﹤0.01% |
61,909
+5,586
| +10% | +$467K |
|
|
ABTX
1693
DELISTED
Allegiance Bancshares
ABTX
| $4.9M | ﹤0.01% |
128,449
-209
| -0.2% | -$7.66K |
|
1694
Digi International
DGII
$3.15B
| $4.89M | ﹤0.01% |
232,713
-3,064
| -1% | -$63.4K |
|
1695
Anika Therapeutics
ANIK
$270M
| $4.87M | ﹤0.01% |
114,378
-1,317
| -1% | -$54.2K |
|
|
LL
1696
DELISTED
LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.
LL
| $4.84M | ﹤0.01% |
259,391
-3,057
| -1% | -$60.3K |
|
1697
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.03B
| $4.84M | ﹤0.01% |
50,612
+1,410
| +3% | +$120K |
|
|
UHT
1698
Universal Health Realty Income Trust
UHT
$585M
| $4.83M | ﹤0.01% |
87,478
-1,166
| -1% | -$68.7K |
|
1699
Under Armour
UAA
$2.73B
| $4.83M | ﹤0.01% |
239,342
+9,234
| +4% | +$204K |
|
|
BHVN
1700
DELISTED
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
BHVN
| $4.83M | ﹤0.01% |
34,770
+12,628
| +57% | +$1.58M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,664 positions worth $153B, down 0.92% from $155B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 filing shows 68 new, 1,034 increased, 1,458 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M. The largest sale was Welltower, an estimated $725M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2021 buy was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ventas in Q3 2021, an estimated $616M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $725M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $52.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 90 in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.92% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 9 Nov 2021.