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 |
Intuit
INTU
|
+$210M |
| 2 |
Truist Financial
TFC
|
+$185M |
| 3 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$172M |
| 4 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$155M |
| 5 |
Park Hotels & Resorts
PK
|
+$145M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$162M |
| 2 |
Albemarle
ALB
|
+$152M |
| 3 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$109M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
DOC
PHYSICIANS REALTY TRUST
DOC
|
+$102M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.21% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.12% |
| 3 | Technology | 15.59% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.07% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.43% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1826
Atlantic Union Bankshares
AUB
$5.99B
| $1.06M | ﹤0.01% |
28,125
-379,983
| -93% | -$14.3M |
|
1827
Vistra
VST
$49.8B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
45,885
-1,049
| -2% | -$27.1K |
|
1828
GrafTech
EAF
$167M
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
9,066
-377
| -4% | -$47.4K |
|
1829
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.03B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
+16,363
| New | +$927K |
|
|
SPR
1830
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
14,382
-258
| -2% | -$21.3K |
|
1831
McGrath RentCorp
MGRC
$2.84B
| $1.05M | ﹤0.01% |
13,678
+9,145
| +202% | +$664K |
|
1832
Genpact
G
$5.93B
| $1M | ﹤0.01% |
23,707
+991
| +4% | +$39.6K |
|
1833
Middlesex Water
MSEX
$1.08B
| $1M | ﹤0.01% |
15,731
-1,680
| -10% | -$106K |
|
|
ICPT
1834
DELISTED
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
| $995K | ﹤0.01% |
8,032
-329
| -4% | -$29.5K |
|
1835
Invesco Short Term Treasury ETF
TBLL
$2.61B
| $976K | ﹤0.01% |
9,252
+1,749
| +23% | +$185K |
|
|
COUP
1836
DELISTED
Coupa Software Incorporated
COUP
| $975K | ﹤0.01% |
6,665
-112
| -2% | -$16K |
|
|
VMW
1837
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $974K | ﹤0.01% |
6,414
+502
| +8% | +$78.7K |
|
|
MDR
1838
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $972K | ﹤0.01% |
1,436,515
-866,550
| -38% | -$1.11M |
|
1839
Aramark
ARMK
$15B
| $965K | ﹤0.01% |
30,783
-821
| -3% | -$25.8K |
|
1840
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
EEMV
$3.44B
| $960K | ﹤0.01% |
16,362
+1,246
| +8% | +$72.3K |
|
|
BMCH
1841
DELISTED
BMC Stock Holdings, Inc
BMCH
| $959K | ﹤0.01% |
33,426
+2,722
| +9% | +$76.6K |
|
|
CSW
1842
CSW Industrials
CSW
$5.13B
| $954K | ﹤0.01% |
12,390
+2,106
| +20% | +$151K |
|
|
WMGI
1843
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $951K | ﹤0.01% |
31,219
+672
| +2% | +$17.6K |
|
|
SAGE
1844
DELISTED
Sage Therapeutics
SAGE
| $949K | ﹤0.01% |
13,144
-271
| -2% | -$33.3K |
|
|
TERP
1845
DELISTED
TerraForm Power, Inc
TERP
| $943K | ﹤0.01% |
61,298
+45,126
| +279% | +$727K |
|
|
VER
1846
DELISTED
VEREIT, Inc.
VER
| $938K | ﹤0.01% |
20,305
+879
| +5% | +$42.1K |
|
1847
W.P. Carey
WPC
$16.7B
| $925K | ﹤0.01% |
11,796
-5,445
| -32% | -$456K |
|
|
PLAN
1848
DELISTED
Anaplan, Inc.
PLAN
| $922K | ﹤0.01% |
17,582
+2,209
| +14% | +$110K |
|
|
ALLK
1849
DELISTED
Allakos
ALLK
| $918K | ﹤0.01% |
9,627
+557
| +6% | +$49K |
|
1850
Annaly Capital Management
NLY
$17.1B
| $908K | ﹤0.01% |
24,097
-15,175
| -39% | -$553K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Principal Financial Group held 2,348 positions worth $120B, up 5.8% from $113B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2019 filing shows 104 new, 867 increased, 1,241 reduced and 118 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Park Hotels & Resorts: 6,053,859 shares worth $157M. The largest sale was SunTrust Banks, Inc., an estimated $162M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2019 buy was Park Hotels & Resorts: 6,053,859 shares worth $157M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Intuit in Q4 2019, an estimated $210M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Albemarle, cutting an estimated $152M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited SunTrust Banks, Inc. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $162M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $120B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Principal Financial Group opened 104 new positions and closed 118 in Q4 2019.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 5.8% quarter-over-quarter to $120B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 5 Feb 2020.