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 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
American International
AIG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$95.8M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$94.9M |
| 5 |
Tyson Foods
TSN
|
+$88M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
|
+$200M |
| 2 |
MCRS
MICROS SYSTEMS INC
MCRS
|
+$131M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$73.8M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$70.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.74% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.9% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.83% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.85% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.68% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1726
ON Semiconductor
ON
$30.7B
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
149,512
+1,146
| +0.8% | +$10.6K |
|
1727
Herbalife
HLF
$1.3B
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
60,516
+2,064
| +4% | +$55.2K |
|
|
SEM
1728
DELISTED
Select Medical
SEM
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
202,269
+40,214
| +25% | +$311K |
|
|
AAIC
1729
DELISTED
Arlington Asset Investment Corp.
AAIC
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
51,096
+22,482
| +79% | +$608K |
|
1730
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
$72.4B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
17,542
-206
| -1% | -$15.3K |
|
|
AFAM
1731
DELISTED
Almost Family Inc
AFAM
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
47,287
-3,904
| -8% | -$101K |
|
|
CLR
1732
DELISTED
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC.
CLR
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
19,199
-20,457
| -52% | -$1.52M |
|
|
ZQK
1733
DELISTED
QUICKSILVER,INC.
ZQK
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
741,518
-49,229
| -6% | -$140K |
|
|
CDI
1734
DELISTED
CDI Corp.
CDI
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
87,332
-674
| -0.8% | -$10K |
|
1735
Kopin
KOPN
$586M
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
365,671
-3,803
| -1% | -$13.7K |
|
1736
Voya Financial
VOYA
$8.96B
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
31,747
+992
| +3% | +$37.6K |
|
1737
Dare Bioscience
DARE
$17.4M
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
2,448
+31
| +1% | +$16.5K |
|
1738
Seneca Foods Class A
SENEA
$1.15B
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
42,891
-303
| -0.7% | -$9.08K |
|
|
FWLT
1739
DELISTED
FOSTER WHEELER AG (SWITZERLAND)
FWLT
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
38,787
-455
| -1% | -$14.9K |
|
1740
Universal Technical Institute
UTI
$2.26B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
128,727
-372
| -0.3% | -$4.21K |
|
|
XLRN
1741
DELISTED
Acceleron Pharma
XLRN
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
39,800
| – | – |
|
|
PKT
1742
DELISTED
PROCERA NETWORKS INC NEW COM STK (DE)
PKT
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
124,359
-1,418
| -1% | -$14.1K |
|
|
DSPG
1743
DELISTED
DSP Group Inc
DSPG
| $1.18M | ﹤0.01% |
132,439
-2,390
| -2% | -$21.2K |
|
|
PSEM
1744
DELISTED
PERICOM SEMICONDUCTOR CP
PSEM
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
120,158
-2,703
| -2% | -$25.4K |
|
|
CLMS
1745
DELISTED
Calamos Asset Management, Inc.
CLMS
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
102,529
-13,718
| -12% | -$174K |
|
|
ZEUS
1746
DELISTED
Olympic Steel
ZEUS
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
54,833
-639
| -1% | -$14.8K |
|
1747
Digi International
DGII
$2.47B
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
149,503
-4,966
| -3% | -$41.5K |
|
|
VOXX
1748
DELISTED
VOXX International Corporation Class A
VOXX
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
120,549
+60
| +0% | +$584 |
|
1749
Myriad Genetics
MYGN
$476M
| $1.08M | ﹤0.01% |
28,127
-1,172
| -4% | -$43.7K |
|
|
ESIO
1750
DELISTED
Electro Scientific Industries
ESIO
| $1.08M | ﹤0.01% |
159,412
+4,605
| +3% | +$31.7K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,295 positions worth $58.9B, down 0.89% from $59.5B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2014 filing shows 54 new, 1,104 increased, 795 reduced and 91 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M. The largest sale was Liberty Media Series A, an estimated $200M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2014 buy was Teva Pharmaceuticals: 181,727 shares worth $9.77M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Microsoft in Q3 2014, an estimated $141M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Liberty Media Series A, cutting an estimated $200M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MICROS SYSTEMS INC in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $131M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $58.9B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 54 new positions and closed 91 in Q3 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.89% quarter-over-quarter to $58.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 13 Nov 2014.