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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
151
First Industrial Realty Trust
FR
$8.81B
| $121M | 0.15% |
4,300,255
-518,832
| -11% | -$13.8M |
|
152
Norfolk Southern
NSC
$77.1B
| $120M | 0.15% |
1,106,619
+695,426
| +169% | +$70.3M |
|
|
TWX
153
DELISTED
Time Warner Inc
TWX
| $119M | 0.15% |
1,237,076
+119,495
| +11% | +$10.6M |
|
154
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$77.9B
| $119M | 0.15% |
2,692,642
+59,845
| +2% | +$2.58M |
|
|
EDR
155
DELISTED
Education Realty Trust Inc
EDR
| $118M | 0.15% |
2,787,170
-85,429
| -3% | -$3.5M |
|
156
Howard Hughes
HHH
$3.93B
| $117M | 0.15% |
1,079,174
+33,211
| +3% | +$3.52M |
|
|
INFO
157
DELISTED
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
| $115M | 0.15% |
3,257,127
+2,078,013
| +176% | +$74.7M |
|
158
US Bancorp
USB
$98.9B
| $115M | 0.15% |
2,240,526
-17,070
| -0.8% | -$812K |
|
159
United Parcel Service
UPS
$96B
| $114M | 0.14% |
994,614
-18,813
| -2% | -$2.12M |
|
160
Texas Instruments
TXN
$255B
| $113M | 0.14% |
1,553,800
-18,251
| -1% | -$1.3M |
|
161
Dollar General
DG
$27.2B
| $112M | 0.14% |
1,516,520
-75,615
| -5% | -$5.52M |
|
162
CSX Corp
CSX
$96B
| $112M | 0.14% |
9,343,389
+5,369,679
| +135% | +$60.2M |
|
|
AGN
163
DELISTED
Allergan plc
AGN
| $112M | 0.14% |
532,687
-30,290
| -5% | -$6.27M |
|
164
Stanley Black & Decker
SWK
$14.6B
| $112M | 0.14% |
973,195
-79,820
| -8% | -$9.51M |
|
165
Fastenal
FAST
$54.7B
| $110M | 0.14% |
9,405,088
+936,512
| +11% | +$10.3M |
|
166
Sensata Technologies
ST
$6.75B
| $108M | 0.14% |
2,760,980
+71,826
| +3% | +$2.73M |
|
167
Booking.com
BKNG
$145B
| $106M | 0.14% |
1,815,400
-21,925
| -1% | -$1.31M |
|
168
Costco
COST
$422B
| $106M | 0.13% |
662,078
-9,146
| -1% | -$1.4M |
|
|
BHI
169
DELISTED
Baker Hughes
BHI
| $104M | 0.13% |
1,598,022
+955,678
| +149% | +$56.7M |
|
170
Kroger
KR
$35.5B
| $103M | 0.13% |
2,987,449
+708,556
| +31% | +$23.1M |
|
171
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.07T
| $103M | 0.13% |
1,400,470
-49,872
| -3% | -$3.71M |
|
|
WBA
172
DELISTED
Walgreens Boots Alliance
WBA
| $102M | 0.13% |
1,233,511
+7,052
| +0.6% | +$583K |
|
|
AET
173
DELISTED
Aetna Inc
AET
| $101M | 0.13% |
816,884
-44,656
| -5% | -$5.35M |
|
174
Travelers Companies
TRV
$81.4B
| $101M | 0.13% |
823,441
-606,547
| -42% | -$69.3M |
|
175
Broadcom
AVGO
$1.82T
| $101M | 0.13% |
5,686,860
-4,520
| -0.1% | -$78.3K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.