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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SPLK
1701
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
33,214
-101,928
| -75% | -$5.35M |
|
1702
Bunge Global
BG
$20.9B
| $1.83M | ﹤0.01% |
24,156
+241
| +1% | +$18.6K |
|
|
HSII
1703
DELISTED
Heidrick & Struggles
HSII
| $1.82M | ﹤0.01% |
98,644
+924
| +0.9% | +$17.3K |
|
|
NTLS
1704
DELISTED
NTELOS HLDGS CORP COM
NTLS
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
145,691
+1,072
| +0.7% | +$13.9K |
|
1705
DHI Group
DHX
$177M
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
237,570
-5,290
| -2% | -$37.7K |
|
1706
Orion Group Holdings
ORN
$368M
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
166,894
+1,105
| +0.7% | +$12.9K |
|
|
ENTR
1707
DELISTED
ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS INC COM STK (DE)
ENTR
| $1.8M | ﹤0.01% |
540,967
-54,693
| -9% | -$192K |
|
1708
Suburban Propane Partners
SPH
$1.21B
| $1.79M | ﹤0.01% |
38,862
+7,631
| +24% | +$343K |
|
1709
First Merchants
FRME
$2.69B
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
84,329
-9,881
| -10% | -$205K |
|
|
OPLK
1710
DELISTED
OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS INC
OPLK
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
104,765
-4,552
| -4% | -$75.6K |
|
|
SRDX
1711
DELISTED
Surmodics
SRDX
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
82,766
+812
| +1% | +$17.4K |
|
1712
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.3B
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
38,717
-7,453
| -16% | -$344K |
|
|
BBEP
1713
DELISTED
BREITBURN ENERGY PARTNERS LP COM UNITS RPTNG LTD PRTNRSHIP
BBEP
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
79,983
+15,769
| +25% | +$329K |
|
|
CBEY
1714
DELISTED
CBEYOND INC COM STK
CBEY
| $1.76M | ﹤0.01% |
177,277
-3,738
| -2% | -$34.9K |
|
1715
Workday
WDAY
$41.5B
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
19,366
-13,571
| -41% | -$1.07M |
|
1716
American Water Works
AWK
$27B
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
34,034
+321
| +1% | +$15.1K |
|
|
LUMO
1717
DELISTED
Lumos Pharma, Inc. Common Stock
LUMO
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
7,044
-948
| -12% | -$193K |
|
1718
Dare Bioscience
DARE
$17.4M
| $1.68M | ﹤0.01% |
+2,417
| New | +$1.87M |
|
|
ARO
1719
DELISTED
Aeropostale Inc
ARO
| $1.67M | ﹤0.01% |
478,754
+2,909
| +0.6% | +$12.4K |
|
1720
Tootsie Roll Industries
TR
$2.97B
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
79,998
-3,262
| -4% | -$65.7K |
|
1721
PetMed Express
PETS
$42.3M
| $1.66M | ﹤0.01% |
122,909
-9,773
| -7% | -$129K |
|
1722
Allison Transmission
ALSN
$9.51B
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
53,136
+45,150
| +565% | +$1.36M |
|
|
FST
1723
DELISTED
FOREST OIL CORPORATION
FST
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
724,829
+2,962
| +0.4% | +$6.31K |
|
1724
Nu Skin
NUS
$257M
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
22,334
+467
| +2% | +$36.8K |
|
1725
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.47B
| $1.65M | ﹤0.01% |
65,732
+1,495
| +2% | +$38.6K |
|
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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.