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 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$616M |
| 2 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$373M |
| 3 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$332M |
| 4 |
Moderna
MRNA
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
HR
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
|
+$140M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$725M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$181M |
| 4 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$162M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$162M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.12% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.4% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.67% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.1% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1776
Sinclair Inc
SBGI
$1.07B
| $3.61M | ﹤0.01% |
113,935
+4,617
| +4% | +$136K |
|
1777
iShares National Muni Bond ETF
MUB
$45.3B
| $3.58M | ﹤0.01% |
30,793
-36,928
| -55% | -$4.33M |
|
1778
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$3.07B
| $3.57M | ﹤0.01% |
120,764
-1,719
| -1% | -$52.7K |
|
1779
News Corp Class B
NWS
$18.3B
| $3.55M | ﹤0.01% |
152,942
+3,560
| +2% | +$81.4K |
|
1780
Dianthus Therapeutics
DNTH
$6.15B
| $3.51M | ﹤0.01% |
30,150
+469
| +2% | +$54.6K |
|
1781
ATN International
ATNI
$471M
| $3.5M | ﹤0.01% |
74,638
-1,347
| -2% | -$61K |
|
1782
iShares California Muni Bond ETF
CMF
$4.61B
| $3.48M | ﹤0.01% |
56,136
+26,558
| +90% | +$1.66M |
|
1783
Wayfair
W
$14.3B
| $3.43M | ﹤0.01% |
13,436
-1,180
| -8% | -$333K |
|
1784
United Fire Group
UFCS
$1.41B
| $3.41M | ﹤0.01% |
147,444
-1,967
| -1% | -$49.2K |
|
|
DSPG
1785
DELISTED
DSP Group Inc
DSPG
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
155,101
-767
| -0.5% | -$13.7K |
|
1786
Funko
FNKO
$295M
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
186,418
-14,969
| -7% | -$283K |
|
|
HTO
1787
H2O America
HTO
$2.59B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
51,130
-968
| -2% | -$65.4K |
|
1788
DoorDash
DASH
$92.9B
| $3.34M | ﹤0.01% |
16,201
+7,348
| +83% | +$1.41M |
|
1789
American Public Education
APEI
$931M
| $3.26M | ﹤0.01% |
127,417
-1,956
| -2% | -$53.6K |
|
1790
Rayonier Advanced Materials
RYAM
$618M
| $3.26M | ﹤0.01% |
435,100
-5,620
| -1% | -$38.7K |
|
1791
Design Therapeutics
DSGN
$862M
| $3.24M | ﹤0.01% |
220,510
+9,008
| +4% | +$150K |
|
|
HAYN
1792
DELISTED
Haynes International, Inc.
HAYN
| $3.23M | ﹤0.01% |
86,600
-1,293
| -1% | -$48K |
|
1793
Central Garden & Pet Co
CENT
$2.91B
| $3.2M | ﹤0.01% |
83,336
-1,160
| -1% | -$44.6K |
|
1794
Mercer International
MERC
$45.2M
| $3.19M | ﹤0.01% |
275,664
+1,919
| +0.7% | +$22.3K |
|
1795
Crown Holdings
CCK
$13.2B
| $3.12M | ﹤0.01% |
30,928
+16,407
| +113% | +$1.72M |
|
1796
SS&C Technologies
SSNC
$18.7B
| $3.1M | ﹤0.01% |
44,586
+3,939
| +10% | +$292K |
|
|
CLVS
1797
DELISTED
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
686,704
+31,942
| +5% | +$154K |
|
|
FSP
1798
Franklin Street Properties
FSP
$47.1M
| $3.06M | ﹤0.01% |
658,790
-21,869
| -3% | -$107K |
|
|
COWN
1799
DELISTED
Cowen Inc. Class A Common Stock
COWN
| $3.05M | ﹤0.01% |
88,904
+3,735
| +4% | +$140K |
|
|
SPLK
1800
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $3.02M | ﹤0.01% |
20,893
-906
| -4% | -$132K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,664 positions worth $153B, down 0.92% from $155B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 filing shows 68 new, 1,034 increased, 1,458 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M. The largest sale was Welltower, an estimated $725M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2021 buy was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ventas in Q3 2021, an estimated $616M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $725M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $52.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 90 in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.92% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 9 Nov 2021.