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 |
ANSS
Ansys
ANSS
|
+$188M |
| 2 |
Hyatt Hotels
H
|
+$164M |
| 3 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$156M |
| 4 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$145M |
| 5 |
RP
RealPage, Inc.
RP
|
+$144M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
|
+$358M |
| 2 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$318M |
| 3 |
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
|
+$235M |
| 4 |
Ross Stores
ROST
|
+$233M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$164M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.51% |
| 2 | Technology | 14.45% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 14.24% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.99% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.96% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1826
Usana Health Sciences
USNA
$405M
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
9,618
+737
| +8% | +$91.5K |
|
|
BPMC
1827
DELISTED
Blueprint Medicines
BPMC
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
14,700
+2,076
| +16% | +$144K |
|
1828
Cohen & Steers
CNS
$4.18B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
28,225
+1,259
| +5% | +$52.8K |
|
1829
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.45B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
8,249
+25
| +0.3% | +$3.37K |
|
1830
Sensata Technologies
ST
$6.79B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
22,720
-1,201
| -5% | -$62.9K |
|
|
TMX
1831
DELISTED
Terminix Global Holdings, Inc.
TMX
| $1.12M | ﹤0.01% |
26,928
+457
| +2% | +$18.3K |
|
1832
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$13B
| $1.11M | ﹤0.01% |
9,466
+173
| +2% | +$19.7K |
|
|
GIFI
1833
DELISTED
Gulf Island Fabrication
GIFI
| $1.1M | ﹤0.01% |
110,532
+3,886
| +4% | +$36.6K |
|
|
FRAN
1834
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $1.08M | ﹤0.01% |
24,268
+1,738
| +8% | +$138K |
|
1835
Trade Desk
TTD
$8.42B
| $1.07M | ﹤0.01% |
70,810
+15,150
| +27% | +$180K |
|
1836
Paycom
PAYC
$7.56B
| $1.07M | ﹤0.01% |
6,866
-858
| -11% | -$115K |
|
1837
ON Semiconductor
ON
$32.3B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
57,664
-11,219
| -16% | -$240K |
|
|
PEGI
1838
DELISTED
Pattern Energy Group Inc. Class A
PEGI
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
53,163
+2,577
| +5% | +$49.7K |
|
|
CSII
1839
DELISTED
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
CSII
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
26,914
+1,995
| +8% | +$73.7K |
|
|
P
1840
Everpure Inc
P
$25.5B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
40,294
+16,488
| +69% | +$410K |
|
|
IMGN
1841
DELISTED
Immunogen Inc
IMGN
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
110,477
+7,304
| +7% | +$70.2K |
|
|
ATH
1842
DELISTED
Athene Holding Ltd. Class A Common Shares
ATH
| $1.03M | ﹤0.01% |
20,010
+1,977
| +11% | +$95.3K |
|
1843
Arbor Realty Trust
ABR
$921M
| $1.02M | ﹤0.01% |
88,986
+4,107
| +5% | +$47.3K |
|
|
ICPT
1844
DELISTED
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
| $1.02M | ﹤0.01% |
8,056
+1,094
| +16% | +$116K |
|
1845
Gaming and Leisure Properties
GLPI
$12.5B
| $1.01M | ﹤0.01% |
28,743
-3,285
| -10% | -$116K |
|
1846
Flotek Industries
FTK
$824M
| $1M | ﹤0.01% |
69,753
-4,080
| -6% | -$63.2K |
|
1847
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$737M
| $1M | ﹤0.01% |
50,529
+5,933
| +13% | +$116K |
|
1848
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SITE
$4.15B
| $986K | ﹤0.01% |
13,091
+1,389
| +12% | +$122K |
|
|
CCT
1849
DELISTED
Corporate Capital Trust, Inc.
CCT
| $981K | ﹤0.01% |
64,309
+903
| +1% | +$14.8K |
|
|
FOE
1850
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $980K | ﹤0.01% |
42,200
+12,694
| +43% | +$281K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,364 positions worth $113B, up 4.3% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2018 filing shows 94 new, 1,514 increased, 663 reduced and 76 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M. The largest sale was Sherwin-Williams, an estimated $358M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2018 buy was Shopify: 3,933,080 shares worth $64.7M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ansys in Q3 2018, an estimated $188M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2018 reduction was Sherwin-Williams, cutting an estimated $358M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited DCT Industrial Trust Inc. in Q3 2018, selling an estimated $155M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $113B portfolio in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 94 new positions and closed 76 in Q3 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $113B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2018, filed 14 Nov 2018.