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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GLF
1826
DELISTED
GulfMark Offshore, Inc. Common Stock
GLF
| $568K | ﹤0.01% |
181,480
+4,718
| +3% | +$21.5K |
|
|
PDM
1827
Piedmont Realty Trust
PDM
$1.24B
| $560K | ﹤0.01% |
26,017
-4,228
| -14% | -$85.8K |
|
1828
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$4.35B
| $556K | ﹤0.01% |
8,392
+849
| +11% | +$55.3K |
|
1829
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
$36B
| $554K | ﹤0.01% |
20,154
+4,371
| +28% | +$115K |
|
1830
National Health Investors
NHI
$3.79B
| $552K | ﹤0.01% |
7,354
-1,262
| -15% | -$87.6K |
|
1831
VanEck High Yield Muni ETF
HYD
$4.44B
| $549K | ﹤0.01% |
8,500
| – | – |
|
1832
Thomson Reuters
TRI
$46.4B
| $541K | ﹤0.01% |
11,539
+4,591
| +66% | +$219K |
|
1833
ASE Group
ASX
$68.3B
| $540K | ﹤0.01% |
96,697
| – | – |
|
1834
Popular Inc
BPOP
$11B
| $539K | ﹤0.01% |
18,404
-252,812
| -93% | -$7.45M |
|
|
ELLI
1835
DELISTED
Ellie Mae Inc
ELLI
| $537K | ﹤0.01% |
5,864
-191
| -3% | -$16.2K |
|
|
AL
1836
DELISTED
Air Lease Corp
AL
| $536K | ﹤0.01% |
19,997
+305
| +2% | +$9.08K |
|
|
BCS.PRA.CL
1837
DELISTED
Barclays Bank Plc Series 3
BCS.PRA.CL
| $536K | ﹤0.01% |
20,808
-78,592
| -79% | -$2.02M |
|
1838
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$1B
| $531K | ﹤0.01% |
27,976
+383
| +1% | +$7.19K |
|
|
CIM
1839
Chimera Investment
CIM
$1.06B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
11,248
+956
| +9% | +$42.2K |
|
1840
U-Haul Holding Co
UHAL
$14B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
14,160
-2,730
| -16% | -$98.7K |
|
1841
Harte-Hanks
HHS
$16.4M
| $529K | ﹤0.01% |
33,300
+1,000
| +3% | +$17.7K |
|
1842
Apple Hospitality REIT
APLE
$3.97B
| $525K | ﹤0.01% |
27,935
-6,258
| -18% | -$117K |
|
|
S
1843
DELISTED
Sprint Corporation
S
| $525K | ﹤0.01% |
115,818
-12,938
| -10% | -$47.9K |
|
|
BECN
1844
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $524K | ﹤0.01% |
11,531
+940
| +9% | +$40.5K |
|
|
RDUS
1845
DELISTED
Radius Recycling
RDUS
| $520K | ﹤0.01% |
29,532
+1,980
| +7% | +$35K |
|
1846
Bankunited
BKU
$3.33B
| $514K | ﹤0.01% |
16,736
+1,033
| +7% | +$34.4K |
|
|
ELME
1847
Elme Communities
ELME
$145M
| $513K | ﹤0.01% |
16,321
+1,904
| +13% | +$56.1K |
|
|
TEN
1848
DELISTED
Tenneco Inc. Class A Voting Common Stock
TEN
| $511K | ﹤0.01% |
10,970
-555
| -5% | -$28.4K |
|
|
CPN
1849
DELISTED
Calpine Corporation
CPN
| $500K | ﹤0.01% |
33,925
-10,424
| -24% | -$154K |
|
|
JUNO
1850
DELISTED
Juno Therapeutics, Inc.
JUNO
| $494K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,847
| New | +$533K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.