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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1801
QuinStreet
QNST
$916M
| $790K | ﹤0.01% |
261,480
+8,997
| +4% | +$30.3K |
|
1802
SCYNEXIS
SCYX
$36M
| $785K | ﹤0.01% |
2,537
| – | – |
|
|
WFT
1803
DELISTED
Weatherford International plc
WFT
| $782K | ﹤0.01% |
139,127
+24,601
| +21% | +$140K |
|
1804
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.08B
| $781K | ﹤0.01% |
5,670
-33
| -0.6% | -$4.2K |
|
1805
Cimpress
CMPR
$2.43B
| $780K | ﹤0.01% |
7,708
+2,671
| +53% | +$260K |
|
|
CONE
1806
DELISTED
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
| $759K | ﹤0.01% |
15,958
-2,004
| -11% | -$104K |
|
1807
Dell
DELL
$253B
| $751K | ﹤0.01% |
+56,018
| New | +$761K |
|
1808
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$157B
| $733K | ﹤0.01% |
55,206
-10,277
| -16% | -$121K |
|
|
CPN
1809
DELISTED
Calpine Corporation
CPN
| $714K | ﹤0.01% |
56,505
+22,580
| +67% | +$304K |
|
1810
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$14.1B
| $710K | ﹤0.01% |
9,152
+89
| +1% | +$6.9K |
|
|
RPAI
1811
DELISTED
RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC.
RPAI
| $707K | ﹤0.01% |
42,079
+1,782
| +4% | +$30.3K |
|
1812
Popular Inc
BPOP
$11.1B
| $700K | ﹤0.01% |
18,315
-89
| -0.5% | -$3.17K |
|
1813
Match Group
MTCH
$9.16B
| $699K | ﹤0.01% |
39,314
+27,033
| +220% | +$432K |
|
1814
Paycom
PAYC
$7.54B
| $691K | ﹤0.01% |
13,777
+4,563
| +50% | +$223K |
|
|
CPHD
1815
DELISTED
Cepheid Inc
CPHD
| $682K | ﹤0.01% |
12,951
+215
| +2% | +$8.56K |
|
|
EQC
1816
DELISTED
Equity Commonwealth
EQC
| $660K | ﹤0.01% |
21,846
+609
| +3% | +$18.4K |
|
1817
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$657M
| $655K | ﹤0.01% |
32,038
+16,593
| +107% | +$363K |
|
1818
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$976M
| $643K | ﹤0.01% |
30,695
+2,719
| +10% | +$56.2K |
|
|
TAHO
1819
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
| $642K | ﹤0.01% |
50,007
+196
| +0.4% | +$2.9K |
|
1820
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$4.45B
| $638K | ﹤0.01% |
20,045
+1,032
| +5% | +$35K |
|
1821
iShares MSCI Japan ETF
EWJ
$21.3B
| $637K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,690
| New | +$618K |
|
1822
Brown-Forman Class A
BF.A
$13.4B
| $635K | ﹤0.01% |
15,965
-713
| -4% | -$29.5K |
|
|
STRZA
1823
DELISTED
Starz - Series A
STRZA
| $635K | ﹤0.01% |
20,358
-1,049
| -5% | -$32.3K |
|
1824
Standard BioTools
LAB
$311M
| $626K | ﹤0.01% |
78,203
+810
| +1% | +$7.44K |
|
1825
Ubiquiti
UI
$32.4B
| $622K | ﹤0.01% |
11,617
+5,930
| +104% | +$285K |
|
Similar funds
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.