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 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$1.16B |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$462M |
| 4 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$138M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$276M |
| 2 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$197M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$183M |
| 4 |
CONE
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
|
+$181M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$132M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.23% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 17.07% |
| 3 | Financials | 13.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.81% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1801
DXP Enterprises
DXPE
$2.61B
| $2.92M | ﹤0.01% |
113,834
-6,930
| -6% | -$211K |
|
1802
ATN International
ATNI
$369M
| $2.91M | ﹤0.01% |
72,776
-1,862
| -2% | -$79.6K |
|
1803
Dorian LPG
LPG
$1.84B
| $2.91M | ﹤0.01% |
229,070
+39,261
| +21% | +$496K |
|
1804
Vanguard Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF
VCSH
$44.7B
| $2.87M | ﹤0.01% |
35,276
-14,724
| -29% | -$1.2M |
|
1805
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.08B
| $2.85M | ﹤0.01% |
28,004
-22,608
| -45% | -$2.22M |
|
1806
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$658M
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
158,676
+148,617
| +1,477% | +$3.07M |
|
1807
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF
HYD
$4.44B
| $2.82M | ﹤0.01% |
45,204
-24,337
| -35% | -$1.51M |
|
1808
Warner Music
WMG
$13.6B
| $2.81M | ﹤0.01% |
+65,045
| New | +$2.92M |
|
1809
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF
IWP
$20.4B
| $2.78M | ﹤0.01% |
24,100
+10,800
| +81% | +$1.26M |
|
|
DVAX
1810
DELISTED
Dynavax Technologies
DVAX
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
197,044
+151,934
| +337% | +$2.5M |
|
1811
National Presto Industries
NPK
$1B
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
33,797
-760
| -2% | -$63.7K |
|
1812
American Public Education
APEI
$987M
| $2.77M | ﹤0.01% |
124,485
-2,932
| -2% | -$69.7K |
|
1813
Elanco Animal Health
ELAN
$13.1B
| $2.76M | ﹤0.01% |
97,175
-42,871
| -31% | -$1.33M |
|
1814
Bionano Genomics
BNGO
$12.3M
| $2.75M | ﹤0.01% |
1,530
+1,340
| +705% | +$3.58M |
|
1815
Novavax
NVAX
$1.27B
| $2.69M | ﹤0.01% |
18,834
-27,815
| -60% | -$4.78M |
|
1816
Phreesia
PHR
$710M
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
64,130
-18,719
| -23% | -$1.11M |
|
1817
Talos Energy
TALO
$2.37B
| $2.67M | ﹤0.01% |
272,407
-6,606
| -2% | -$75.3K |
|
1818
Dianthus Therapeutics
DNTH
$6.15B
| $2.64M | ﹤0.01% |
37,292
+7,142
| +24% | +$718K |
|
1819
Ezcorp Inc
EZPW
$1.83B
| $2.61M | ﹤0.01% |
353,981
-8,033
| -2% | -$61K |
|
1820
Wayfair
W
$14.2B
| $2.6M | ﹤0.01% |
13,716
+280
| +2% | +$66.1K |
|
1821
Marcus Corp
MCS
$949M
| $2.6M | ﹤0.01% |
145,451
-3,564
| -2% | -$66.7K |
|
1822
Cooper-Standard Automotive
CPS
$553M
| $2.53M | ﹤0.01% |
113,053
-2,742
| -2% | -$64.6K |
|
1823
Burlington
BURL
$23.2B
| $2.52M | ﹤0.01% |
8,660
+291
| +3% | +$81.8K |
|
1824
Tactile Systems Technology
TCMD
$676M
| $2.51M | ﹤0.01% |
132,006
-2,935
| -2% | -$83.2K |
|
|
SPLK
1825
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $2.49M | ﹤0.01% |
21,507
+614
| +3% | +$85.8K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,728 positions worth $168B, up 9.3% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 filing shows 154 new, 583 increased, 1,772 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M. The largest sale was Coresite Realty Corporation, an estimated $276M.
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 Q4 2021 buy was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2021, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2021 reduction was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Coresite Realty Corporation in Q4 2021, selling an estimated $276M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $168B portfolio in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 205 in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.3% quarter-over-quarter to $168B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2021, filed 9 Feb 2022.