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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TBHC
1701
DELISTED
The Brand House Collective
TBHC
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
101,066
-5,106
| -5% | -$76.7K |
|
1702
Middleby
MIDD
$6.01B
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
12,798
+2,803
| +28% | +$322K |
|
1703
Burlington
BURL
$23.4B
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
21,895
+541
| +3% | +$31.8K |
|
1704
Tidewater
TDW
$3.63B
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
10,268
+296
| +3% | +$60.6K |
|
1705
STAAR Surgical
STAA
$1.19B
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
262,630
-3,539
| -1% | -$22.9K |
|
1706
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.7B
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
63,212
+11,496
| +22% | +$261K |
|
1707
W.P. Carey
WPC
$16.6B
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
20,508
+5,053
| +33% | +$317K |
|
1708
Enova International
ENVA
$6.09B
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
189,000
+5,084
| +3% | +$35.9K |
|
|
BBOX
1709
DELISTED
Black Box Corp
BBOX
| $1.38M | ﹤0.01% |
105,686
+341
| +0.3% | +$4.51K |
|
1710
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.11B
| $1.37M | ﹤0.01% |
31,640
+4,496
| +17% | +$185K |
|
1711
Liquidity Services
LQDT
$1.2B
| $1.36M | ﹤0.01% |
172,976
+5,285
| +3% | +$33.4K |
|
1712
lululemon athletica
LULU
$13.5B
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
18,325
-372
| -2% | -$24.7K |
|
1713
Booz Allen Hamilton
BAH
$8.44B
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
45,580
+4,925
| +12% | +$141K |
|
1714
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$2.3B
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
89,356
+1,267
| +1% | +$21.3K |
|
|
SPLK
1715
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $1.33M | ﹤0.01% |
24,487
+3,129
| +15% | +$165K |
|
1716
CoStar Group
CSGP
$12.2B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
60,260
+5,580
| +10% | +$110K |
|
1717
Bristow Group
VTOL
$1.33B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
69,300
+3,327
| +5% | +$64.2K |
|
|
AMTD
1718
DELISTED
TD Ameritrade Holding Corp
AMTD
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
45,768
+3,087
| +7% | +$93.9K |
|
|
CNCE
1719
DELISTED
Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
CNCE
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
112,700
-2,900
| -3% | -$36.9K |
|
|
DCOY
1720
Decoy Therapeutics
DCOY
$2.14M
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
|
|
VISN
1721
Vistance Networks Inc
VISN
$2.61B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
39,808
+12,989
| +48% | +$385K |
|
|
GI
1722
DELISTED
EndoChoice Holdings, Inc.
GI
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
250,424
-4,873
| -2% | -$23.2K |
|
|
TMX
1723
DELISTED
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.
TMX
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
45,880
+12,162
| +36% | +$309K |
|
1724
Natera
NTRA
$36.4B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
100,986
-1,788
| -2% | -$19.9K |
|
|
BGFV
1725
DELISTED
Big 5 Sporting Goods
BGFV
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
129,213
+3,146
| +2% | +$30.8K |
|
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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.