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 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$219M |
| 2 |
TCO
Taubman Centers Inc.
TCO
|
+$96.5M |
| 3 |
WIX.com
WIX
|
+$96.5M |
| 4 |
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
IWN
|
+$84.9M |
| 5 |
American Homes 4 Rent
AMH
|
+$72.2M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Simon Property Group
SPG
|
+$202M |
| 3 |
PX
Praxair Inc
PX
|
+$171M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$160M |
| 5 |
O'Reilly Automotive
ORLY
|
+$146M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.16% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.05% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.99% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.2% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VRNT
1776
DELISTED
Verint Systems
VRNT
| $1.32M | ﹤0.01% |
61,483
+45,249
| +279% | +$1.04M |
|
1777
GoDaddy
GDDY
$10.6B
| $1.31M | ﹤0.01% |
19,944
-6,354
| -24% | -$435K |
|
1778
Clearway Energy Class C
CWEN
$4.94B
| $1.3M | ﹤0.01% |
75,142
-4,511
| -6% | -$84.1K |
|
1779
Trip.com Group
TCOM
$29.5B
| $1.29M | ﹤0.01% |
47,557
+40,433
| +568% | +$1.23M |
|
|
IBTX
1780
DELISTED
Independent Bank Group, Inc.
IBTX
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
27,997
+13,599
| +94% | +$772K |
|
1781
Halozyme
HALO
$9.79B
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
87,537
+216
| +0.2% | +$3.45K |
|
|
ENV
1782
DELISTED
ENVESTNET, INC.
ENV
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
26,011
+4,210
| +19% | +$226K |
|
|
IVC
1783
DELISTED
Invacare Corporation
IVC
| $1.28M | ﹤0.01% |
296,793
+2,737
| +0.9% | +$24.2K |
|
|
GRUB
1784
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $1.26M | ﹤0.01% |
8,208
-911
| -10% | -$171K |
|
1785
TAL Education Group
TAL
$6.91B
| $1.25M | ﹤0.01% |
46,867
+18,460
| +65% | +$490K |
|
|
MOMO
1786
Hello Group
MOMO
$879M
| $1.23M | ﹤0.01% |
51,833
+12,337
| +31% | +$388K |
|
1787
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.31B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
20,289
+870
| +4% | +$55.8K |
|
1788
Cheniere Energy
LNG
$55.1B
| $1.22M | ﹤0.01% |
20,565
-5,855
| -22% | -$360K |
|
1789
Autohome
ATHM
$2.67B
| $1.21M | ﹤0.01% |
15,504
+313
| +2% | +$23.6K |
|
1790
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$430M
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
2,973
+56
| +2% | +$31.2K |
|
1791
Warrior Met Coal
HCC
$4.19B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
49,398
+15,320
| +45% | +$391K |
|
1792
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF
VTI
$659B
| $1.19M | ﹤0.01% |
+9,316
| New | +$1.29M |
|
|
NXRT
1793
NexPoint Residential Trust
NXRT
$663M
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
+33,129
| New | +$1.15M |
|
1794
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.26B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
38,943
-6,792
| -15% | -$250K |
|
|
TBHC
1795
DELISTED
The Brand House Collective
TBHC
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
120,628
-6,019
| -5% | -$58.5K |
|
1796
Geospace Technologies
GEOS
$93.5M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
110,420
+632
| +0.6% | +$8.45K |
|
|
HTLF
1797
DELISTED
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
HTLF
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
25,845
+5,660
| +28% | +$297K |
|
|
AQUA
1798
DELISTED
Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. Common Stock
AQUA
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
116,906
+63,578
| +119% | +$733K |
|
1799
QuidelOrtho
QDEL
$1.14B
| $1.11M | ﹤0.01% |
22,799
-5,985
| -21% | -$357K |
|
|
TRTX
1800
TPG RE Finance Trust
TRTX
$610M
| $1.09M | ﹤0.01% |
+59,844
| New | +$1.17M |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $93.8B, down 17% from $113B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group withdrew a net $4.07B in Q4 2018, closing 172 positions and reducing 1,316 holdings. Its most notable exit was Praxair Inc, an estimated $171M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
Against the trend, Principal Financial Group opened a new position in Linde worth $216M.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2018 buy was Linde: 1,382,859 shares worth $216M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Taubman Centers Inc. in Q4 2018, an estimated $96.5M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Ross Stores, cutting an estimated $250M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Praxair Inc in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $171M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $93.8B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 124 new positions and closed 172 in Q4 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 17% quarter-over-quarter to $93.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 14 Feb 2019.