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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1826
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.21B
| $615K | ﹤0.01% |
23,100
+7,313
| +46% | +$185K |
|
|
CBR
1827
DELISTED
CIBER Inc.
CBR
| $615K | ﹤0.01% |
534,686
+23,719
| +5% | +$30.6K |
|
1828
Yelp
YELP
$1.51B
| $613K | ﹤0.01% |
14,708
+853
| +6% | +$29.9K |
|
|
FNSR
1829
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $613K | ﹤0.01% |
20,579
+6,209
| +43% | +$136K |
|
|
SYNH
1830
DELISTED
Syneos Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SYNH
| $601K | ﹤0.01% |
13,489
+5,924
| +78% | +$257K |
|
1831
Bruker
BRKR
$9.58B
| $599K | ﹤0.01% |
26,461
-198
| -0.7% | -$4.54K |
|
1832
Erie Indemnity
ERIE
$12.7B
| $590K | ﹤0.01% |
5,779
-213
| -4% | -$21.1K |
|
1833
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$9.74B
| $585K | ﹤0.01% |
15,518
-4,049
| -21% | -$157K |
|
|
PDM
1834
Piedmont Realty Trust
PDM
$1.2B
| $575K | ﹤0.01% |
26,412
+395
| +2% | +$8.48K |
|
1835
Mueller Water Products
MWA
$4.05B
| $574K | ﹤0.01% |
45,713
+13,881
| +44% | +$166K |
|
|
ATHN
1836
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $570K | ﹤0.01% |
4,521
-4,085
| -47% | -$520K |
|
1837
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$4.24B
| $565K | ﹤0.01% |
8,447
+55
| +0.7% | +$3.71K |
|
|
CDI
1838
DELISTED
CDI Corp.
CDI
| $565K | ﹤0.01% |
99,567
-730
| -0.7% | -$4.28K |
|
|
IMS
1839
DELISTED
IMS HEALTH HLDGS INC COM STK (DE)
IMS
| $555K | ﹤0.01% |
17,699
-17,434
| -50% | -$509K |
|
1840
Huazhu Hotels Group
HTHT
$13.2B
| $553K | ﹤0.01% |
+49,044
| New | +$513K |
|
|
EVHC
1841
DELISTED
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
| $550K | ﹤0.01% |
8,253
-4,977
| -38% | -$343K |
|
|
TERP
1842
DELISTED
TerraForm Power, Inc
TERP
| $548K | ﹤0.01% |
39,412
+24,400
| +163% | +$305K |
|
1843
Harte-Hanks
HHS
$16.3M
| $545K | ﹤0.01% |
33,656
+356
| +1% | +$5.87K |
|
1844
Dolby
DLB
$4.97B
| $540K | ﹤0.01% |
9,946
+753
| +8% | +$37.7K |
|
1845
Apple Hospitality REIT
APLE
$3.97B
| $539K | ﹤0.01% |
29,095
+1,160
| +4% | +$22.5K |
|
1846
Universal Display
OLED
$3.85B
| $525K | ﹤0.01% |
9,457
-191
| -2% | -$12.1K |
|
1847
Bankunited
BKU
$3.39B
| $519K | ﹤0.01% |
17,198
+462
| +3% | +$14.2K |
|
|
ELME
1848
Elme Communities
ELME
$142M
| $511K | ﹤0.01% |
16,426
+105
| +0.6% | +$3.41K |
|
1849
ProQR Therapeutics
PRQR
$248M
| $510K | ﹤0.01% |
76,494
| – | – |
|
|
CAVM
1850
DELISTED
Cavium, Inc.
CAVM
| $508K | ﹤0.01% |
8,723
+1,196
| +16% | +$59.9K |
|
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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.