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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DFT
1851
DELISTED
DuPont Fabros Technology Inc.
DFT
| $451K | ﹤0.01% |
11,137
-3,461
| -24% | -$120K |
|
|
S
1852
DELISTED
Sprint Corporation
S
| $448K | ﹤0.01% |
128,756
+20,717
| +19% | +$66.2K |
|
|
CIVI
1853
DELISTED
Civitas Resources
CIVI
| $444K | ﹤0.01% |
2,503
+96
| +4% | +$25.4K |
|
|
TRCO
1854
DELISTED
TRIBUNE MEDIA COMPANY CLASS A
TRCO
| $444K | ﹤0.01% |
11,586
-442
| -4% | -$14.9K |
|
|
DATA
1855
DELISTED
Tableau Software, Inc.
DATA
| $443K | ﹤0.01% |
9,666
-12,341
| -56% | -$716K |
|
1856
Intrepid Potash
IPI
$476M
| $441K | ﹤0.01% |
39,781
+1,676
| +4% | +$30.3K |
|
1857
Southern Copper
SCCO
$138B
| $441K | ﹤0.01% |
+17,193
| New | +$406K |
|
1858
Coty
COTY
$2.4B
| $440K | ﹤0.01% |
15,817
-198
| -1% | -$5.18K |
|
|
VMW
1859
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $440K | ﹤0.01% |
8,408
| – | – |
|
1860
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.92B
| $438K | ﹤0.01% |
9,652
+392
| +4% | +$17.3K |
|
|
BECN
1861
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $434K | ﹤0.01% |
10,591
-87
| -0.8% | -$3.31K |
|
1862
MGE Energy Inc
MGEE
$3.03B
| $427K | ﹤0.01% |
8,166
+3,421
| +72% | +$168K |
|
1863
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$754M
| $426K | ﹤0.01% |
25,236
+884
| +4% | +$14.9K |
|
|
ELME
1864
Elme Communities
ELME
$145M
| $421K | ﹤0.01% |
14,417
+627
| +5% | +$16.5K |
|
1865
Grand Canyon Education
LOPE
$4.22B
| $421K | ﹤0.01% |
9,844
+3,668
| +59% | +$141K |
|
|
CPHD
1866
DELISTED
Cepheid Inc
CPHD
| $421K | ﹤0.01% |
12,617
+204
| +2% | +$6.4K |
|
|
CIM
1867
Chimera Investment
CIM
$1.06B
| $420K | ﹤0.01% |
10,292
-2,385
| -19% | -$92.7K |
|
1868
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ
$1.88B
| $420K | ﹤0.01% |
18,349
-8,975
| -33% | -$181K |
|
|
WBT
1869
DELISTED
Welbilt, Inc.
WBT
| $420K | ﹤0.01% |
+28,463
| New | +$414K |
|
1870
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$4.51B
| $415K | ﹤0.01% |
14,843
+1,137
| +8% | +$24.8K |
|
1871
ICICI Bank
IBN
$107B
| $415K | ﹤0.01% |
63,771
-4,161
| -6% | -$24.4K |
|
1872
Herc Holdings
HRI
$4.78B
| $412K | ﹤0.01% |
13,044
-12,494
| -49% | -$367K |
|
1873
Check Point Software Technologies
CHKP
$14.3B
| $403K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,607
| New | +$370K |
|
|
HAWK
1874
DELISTED
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
HAWK
| $403K | ﹤0.01% |
11,736
+618
| +6% | +$22.5K |
|
1875
LPL Financial
LPLA
$27B
| $401K | ﹤0.01% |
16,188
-2,619,081
| -99% | -$70.7M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.