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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1726
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.3B
| $1.35M | ﹤0.01% |
34,127
-7,544
| -18% | -$302K |
|
1727
eHealth
EHTH
$43.8M
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
104,663
-4,430
| -4% | -$62.9K |
|
1728
Dare Bioscience
DARE
$18.6M
| $1.34M | ﹤0.01% |
3,048
+22
| +0.7% | +$11.1K |
|
|
FRC
1729
DELISTED
First Republic Bank
FRC
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
20,758
+691
| +3% | +$43.2K |
|
1730
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$186B
| $1.29M | ﹤0.01% |
32,458
+24,694
| +318% | +$985K |
|
1731
Kopin
KOPN
$663M
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
405,776
+33,116
| +9% | +$101K |
|
|
DSPG
1732
DELISTED
DSP Group Inc
DSPG
| $1.27M | ﹤0.01% |
139,449
+3,248
| +2% | +$28.9K |
|
|
RPT
1733
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
84,055
-4,140
| -5% | -$67K |
|
|
RGC
1734
DELISTED
Regal Entertainment Group
RGC
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
67,422
-9,748
| -13% | -$188K |
|
1735
QuinStreet
QNST
$890M
| $1.24M | ﹤0.01% |
223,936
+12,232
| +6% | +$71.7K |
|
|
MDVN
1736
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
28,747
-10,189
| -26% | -$505K |
|
1737
Monarch Casino & Resort
MCRI
$2.19B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
67,905
+6,338
| +10% | +$119K |
|
|
BGFV
1738
DELISTED
Big 5 Sporting Goods
BGFV
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
117,281
+5,991
| +5% | +$72.4K |
|
|
BDN
1739
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$525M
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
98,440
-23,031
| -19% | -$300K |
|
1740
ProQR Therapeutics
PRQR
$251M
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
83,250
+1,610
| +2% | +$27K |
|
1741
Ardelyx
ARDX
$1.25B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
69,622
-18,669
| -21% | -$348K |
|
1742
Workday
WDAY
$39B
| $1.2M | ﹤0.01% |
17,372
+8,159
| +89% | +$631K |
|
1743
New Mountain Finance
NMFC
$653M
| $1.17M | ﹤0.01% |
86,033
-41,835
| -33% | -$609K |
|
|
ARAV
1744
DELISTED
Aravive, Inc. Common Stock
ARAV
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
16,672
+1,024
| +7% | +$96.1K |
|
|
EVHC
1745
DELISTED
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
10,471
+5,085
| +94% | +$630K |
|
|
NUAN
1746
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
81,283
+44,232
| +119% | +$661K |
|
1747
Geospace Technologies
GEOS
$93.1M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
82,730
+2,639
| +3% | +$43.9K |
|
1748
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.7B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
61,531
+9,107
| +17% | +$182K |
|
1749
Liquidity Services
LQDT
$1.19B
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
151,146
+1,239
| +0.8% | +$10.3K |
|
|
BLCM
1750
DELISTED
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
BLCM
| $1.1M | ﹤0.01% |
7,558
+101
| +1% | +$18.5K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.