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 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$115M |
| 2 |
SFR
Starwood Waypoint Homes
SFR
|
+$92.6M |
| 3 |
DRE
Duke Realty Corp.
DRE
|
+$78.1M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$76.9M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$69.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$137M |
| 2 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$109M |
| 3 |
QVCGA
QVC Group Inc Series A
QVCGA
|
+$102M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$90.5M |
| 5 |
Kimco Realty
KIM
|
+$75.2M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.8% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.34% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.84% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
N
1776
DELISTED
Netsuite Inc
N
| $952K | ﹤0.01% |
8,600
-107
| -1% | -$10.8K |
|
|
DFT
1777
DELISTED
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
DFT
| $946K | ﹤0.01% |
22,919
+8,500
| +59% | +$383K |
|
1778
ON Semiconductor
ON
$32.8B
| $944K | ﹤0.01% |
76,630
-145
| -0.2% | -$1.5K |
|
1779
Genpact
G
$5.87B
| $932K | ﹤0.01% |
38,904
+1,935
| +5% | +$47.9K |
|
1780
T-Mobile US
TMUS
$196B
| $930K | ﹤0.01% |
19,904
-436
| -2% | -$20K |
|
1781
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$9.14B
| $925K | ﹤0.01% |
25,251
+380
| +2% | +$11.9K |
|
|
CIM
1782
Chimera Investment
CIM
$1.06B
| $916K | ﹤0.01% |
19,156
+7,908
| +70% | +$387K |
|
1783
Exelixis
EXEL
$14.2B
| $900K | ﹤0.01% |
70,327
+30,719
| +78% | +$332K |
|
|
GIFI
1784
DELISTED
Gulf Island Fabrication
GIFI
| $896K | ﹤0.01% |
97,395
+2,677
| +3% | +$22.2K |
|
|
EPZM
1785
DELISTED
Epizyme, Inc
EPZM
| $885K | ﹤0.01% |
89,924
+8,746
| +11% | +$79.8K |
|
1786
Northern Oil and Gas
NOG
$2.16B
| $877K | ﹤0.01% |
32,724
-5,137
| -14% | -$188K |
|
1787
Cheniere Energy
LNG
$52.8B
| $859K | ﹤0.01% |
19,709
+822
| +4% | +$34.7K |
|
1788
Opko Health
OPK
$1.23B
| $854K | ﹤0.01% |
80,671
+15,683
| +24% | +$156K |
|
|
WCC
1789
WESCO International
WCC
$16.1B
| $852K | ﹤0.01% |
13,856
+6,601
| +91% | +$378K |
|
1790
Arista Networks
ANET
$214B
| $837K | ﹤0.01% |
157,440
+6,608
| +4% | +$31.5K |
|
1791
AGNC Investment
AGNC
$12.9B
| $833K | ﹤0.01% |
42,608
-98
| -0.2% | -$1.92K |
|
1792
TransUnion
TRU
$16.1B
| $831K | ﹤0.01% |
24,082
-242
| -1% | -$8.1K |
|
1793
Lazard
LAZ
$4.21B
| $830K | ﹤0.01% |
22,841
-474
| -2% | -$16.6K |
|
|
CLMS
1794
DELISTED
Calamos Asset Management, Inc.
CLMS
| $821K | ﹤0.01% |
120,314
-1,043
| -0.9% | -$7.35K |
|
|
MFA
1795
MFA Financial
MFA
$935M
| $820K | ﹤0.01% |
27,400
+10,817
| +65% | +$328K |
|
|
S
1796
DELISTED
Sprint Corporation
S
| $816K | ﹤0.01% |
123,146
+7,328
| +6% | +$43.4K |
|
|
QGENF
1797
DELISTED
QIAGEN NV
QGENF
| $814K | ﹤0.01% |
29,651
-11,496
| -28% | -$316K |
|
1798
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.93B
| $810K | ﹤0.01% |
15,660
+5,497
| +54% | +$262K |
|
|
NUAN
1799
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $806K | ﹤0.01% |
64,209
-652,434
| -91% | -$8.55M |
|
|
FIT
1800
DELISTED
Fitbit, Inc. Class A common stock
FIT
| $794K | ﹤0.01% |
53,477
+18,286
| +52% | +$267K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,256 positions worth $76B, up 6.1% from $71.7B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2016 filing shows 95 new, 1,559 increased, 450 reduced and 92 closed positions. Its largest new stake was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M. The largest sale was Equity Residential, an estimated $137M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2016 buy was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares: 1,179,114 shares worth $44.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Sherwin-Williams in Q3 2016, an estimated $115M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2016 reduction was Equity Residential, cutting an estimated $137M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited EMC CORPORATION in Q3 2016, selling an estimated $74.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $76B portfolio in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 95 new positions and closed 92 in Q3 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $76B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2016, filed 10 Nov 2016.