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 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$437M |
| 2 |
Americold
COLD
|
+$218M |
| 3 |
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
|
+$165M |
| 4 |
Realty Income
O
|
+$134M |
| 5 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$122M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Lifestyle Properties
ELS
|
+$262M |
| 2 |
Franco-Nevada
FNV
|
+$163M |
| 3 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
CubeSmart
CUBE
|
+$140M |
| 5 |
TransUnion
TRU
|
+$106M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.47% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.68% |
| 3 | Financials | 15.55% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 11.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1701
Central Pacific Financial
CPF
$1.01B
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
154,758
-1,556
| -1% | -$27.2K |
|
1702
BioLife Solutions
BLFS
$1.66B
| $3.04M | ﹤0.01% |
187,306
-3,194
| -2% | -$40.7K |
|
|
MODV
1703
DELISTED
ModivCare
MODV
| $3.04M | ﹤0.01% |
69,064
-432
| -0.6% | -$17.1K |
|
1704
State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLV
$42.4B
| $3.03M | ﹤0.01% |
22,211
+6,237
| +39% | +$811K |
|
|
WSR
1705
DELISTED
Whitestone REIT
WSR
| $3.02M | ﹤0.01% |
245,773
-8,476
| -3% | -$90.8K |
|
1706
Mesa Laboratories
MLAB
$565M
| $3.02M | ﹤0.01% |
28,828
-125,937
| -81% | -$12.3M |
|
1707
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$4.9B
| $3.01M | ﹤0.01% |
96,214
+18,074
| +23% | +$432K |
|
1708
iShares US Real Estate ETF
IYR
$4.63B
| $2.92M | ﹤0.01% |
+31,970
| New | +$2.62M |
|
1709
Invesco Variable Rate Preferred ETF
VRP
$3.01B
| $2.91M | ﹤0.01% |
+126,276
| New | +$2.83M |
|
1710
Telus
TU
$15.5B
| $2.87M | ﹤0.01% |
160,504
-6,631
| -4% | -$115K |
|
1711
BioMarin Pharmaceuticals
BMRN
$11.9B
| $2.86M | ﹤0.01% |
29,706
-2,898
| -9% | -$256K |
|
1712
Liberty Broadband Class A
LBRDA
$5.32B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
35,328
-544
| -2% | -$45.6K |
|
1713
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
$22.5B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
44,383
+5,650
| +15% | +$345K |
|
1714
World Acceptance Corp
WRLD
$886M
| $2.79M | ﹤0.01% |
21,340
+220
| +1% | +$25.8K |
|
1715
iShares Floating Rate Bond ETF
FLOT
$10.3B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
54,975
+6,000
| +12% | +$304K |
|
1716
CEVA Inc
CEVA
$992M
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
122,488
-3,800
| -3% | -$78.2K |
|
1717
iShares 0-1 Year Treasury Bond ETF
SHV
$20.6B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
25,250
+2,750
| +12% | +$303K |
|
1718
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
STIP
$15.8B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
28,175
+2,675
| +10% | +$261K |
|
1719
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
IWP
$20.2B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
26,200
-5,300
| -17% | -$502K |
|
1720
HCI Group
HCI
$2.31B
| $2.74M | ﹤0.01% |
31,301
-867
| -3% | -$63.4K |
|
|
CLDT
1721
Chatham Lodging
CLDT
$607M
| $2.73M | ﹤0.01% |
254,691
-8,644
| -3% | -$86.3K |
|
1722
Adtran
ADTN
$611M
| $2.72M | ﹤0.01% |
370,149
-12,299
| -3% | -$81.1K |
|
|
CVGW
1723
DELISTED
Calavo Growers
CVGW
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
92,304
-3,014
| -3% | -$77.7K |
|
|
EHAB
1724
DELISTED
Enhabit
EHAB
| $2.71M | ﹤0.01% |
261,367
-9,261
| -3% | -$87.5K |
|
|
BRY
1725
DELISTED
Berry Corp
BRY
| $2.68M | ﹤0.01% |
380,967
+355,688
| +1,407% | +$2.67M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,491 positions worth $157B, up 13% from $139B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2023 filing shows 55 new, 722 increased, 1,607 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M. The largest sale was Equity Lifestyle Properties, an estimated $262M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2023 buy was Veralto: 341,316 shares worth $28.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2023, an estimated $437M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2023 reduction was Equity Lifestyle Properties, cutting an estimated $262M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Activision Blizzard in Q4 2023, selling an estimated $77.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $157B portfolio in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 55 new positions and closed 73 in Q4 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 13% quarter-over-quarter to $157B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2023, filed 7 Feb 2024.