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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TRCO
1851
DELISTED
TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A
TRCO
| $511K | ﹤0.01% |
14,340
-352,326
| -96% | -$15.7M |
|
|
AWAY
1852
DELISTED
HOMEAWAY INC COM
AWAY
| $510K | ﹤0.01% |
+19,213
| New | +$565K |
|
1853
Axalta
AXTA
$7.45B
| $498K | ﹤0.01% |
19,655
-10,386
| -35% | -$309K |
|
|
CLR
1854
DELISTED
CONTINENTAL RESOURCES INC.
CLR
| $495K | ﹤0.01% |
17,079
-4,605
| -21% | -$150K |
|
|
INFN
1855
DELISTED
Infinera Corporation Common Stock
INFN
| $494K | ﹤0.01% |
25,243
+2,469
| +11% | +$53.8K |
|
1856
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$4.35B
| $491K | ﹤0.01% |
7,650
+1,169
| +18% | +$72.1K |
|
1857
Spectrum Brands
SPB
$2.03B
| $490K | ﹤0.01% |
5,358
-2,163
| -29% | -$215K |
|
1858
Herc Holdings
HRI
$4.78B
| $488K | ﹤0.01% |
9,722
-2,030
| -17% | -$106K |
|
|
GRA
1859
DELISTED
W.R. Grace & Co.
GRA
| $487K | ﹤0.01% |
5,233
-1,087
| -17% | -$108K |
|
1860
National Health Investors
NHI
$3.79B
| $485K | ﹤0.01% |
8,442
+1,567
| +23% | +$94.7K |
|
|
HAWK
1861
DELISTED
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
HAWK
| $485K | ﹤0.01% |
11,434
+2,198
| +24% | +$93.5K |
|
|
ATHN
1862
DELISTED
Athenahealth, Inc.
ATHN
| $484K | ﹤0.01% |
3,626
-2,179
| -38% | -$284K |
|
1863
PBF Energy
PBF
$7.49B
| $483K | ﹤0.01% |
17,104
-6,988
| -29% | -$212K |
|
1864
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$13.9B
| $482K | ﹤0.01% |
9,165
-2,772
| -23% | -$153K |
|
|
AL
1865
DELISTED
Air Lease Corp
AL
| $479K | ﹤0.01% |
15,499
-13,348
| -46% | -$444K |
|
|
DYAX
1866
DELISTED
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
| $477K | ﹤0.01% |
25,008
-107
| -0.4% | -$2.56K |
|
1867
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.58B
| $476K | ﹤0.01% |
6,393
-1,927
| -23% | -$139K |
|
1868
Brookdale Senior Living
BKD
$3.55B
| $472K | ﹤0.01% |
20,551
-2,203,624
| -99% | -$65.1M |
|
1869
OneMain Financial
OMF
$7.27B
| $472K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,793
| New | +$506K |
|
1870
Aramark
ARMK
$15B
| $468K | ﹤0.01% |
21,873
-5,722
| -21% | -$131K |
|
|
SC
1871
DELISTED
SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC
SC
| $466K | ﹤0.01% |
22,810
-2,186
| -9% | -$50.3K |
|
1872
Universal Technical Institute
UTI
$2.26B
| $464K | ﹤0.01% |
132,138
+4,221
| +3% | +$23.6K |
|
|
ALR
1873
DELISTED
Alere Inc
ALR
| $464K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,642
| New | +$500K |
|
|
MBLY
1874
DELISTED
Mobileye N.V.
MBLY
| $464K | ﹤0.01% |
10,213
+1,520
| +17% | +$83.5K |
|
1875
Opko Health
OPK
$1.02B
| $463K | ﹤0.01% |
55,068
-14,862
| -21% | -$197K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.