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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1851
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.83B
| $507K | ﹤0.01% |
21,786
-2,421
| -10% | -$54.5K |
|
1852
Hexcel
HXL
$8.05B
| $504K | ﹤0.01% |
11,384
-9,082
| -44% | -$398K |
|
|
ALR
1853
DELISTED
Alere Inc
ALR
| $500K | ﹤0.01% |
11,574
+3,080
| +36% | +$126K |
|
|
HOUS
1854
DELISTED
Anywhere Real Estate
HOUS
| $493K | ﹤0.01% |
19,047
-3,438
| -15% | -$95.3K |
|
|
BECN
1855
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $493K | ﹤0.01% |
11,707
+176
| +2% | +$8K |
|
1856
XPO
XPO
$23.7B
| $488K | ﹤0.01% |
38,502
+659
| +2% | +$7.45K |
|
|
ISBC
1857
DELISTED
Investors Bancorp, Inc.
ISBC
| $486K | ﹤0.01% |
40,461
-15,644
| -28% | -$182K |
|
1858
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.62B
| $484K | ﹤0.01% |
10,060
+4,247
| +73% | +$226K |
|
|
TWO
1859
Two Harbors Investment
TWO
$1.27B
| $483K | ﹤0.01% |
7,072
+1,217
| +21% | +$85.6K |
|
|
VWR
1860
DELISTED
VWR Corporation
VWR
| $480K | ﹤0.01% |
16,937
+991
| +6% | +$28.7K |
|
1861
Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF
VO
$107B
| $474K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,644
| New | +$470K |
|
|
CBI
1862
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
| $471K | ﹤0.01% |
16,821
+171
| +1% | +$5.54K |
|
|
GRUB
1863
DELISTED
Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V. American Depositary Shares
GRUB
| $470K | ﹤0.01% |
5,464
+61
| +1% | +$4.58K |
|
1864
MGE Energy Inc
MGEE
$3.07B
| $467K | ﹤0.01% |
8,269
-49
| -0.6% | -$2.76K |
|
1865
Sarepta Therapeutics
SRPT
$1.66B
| $467K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,606
| New | +$230K |
|
|
FCRD
1866
DELISTED
First Eagle Alternative Capital BDC, Inc. Common Stock
FCRD
| $467K | ﹤0.01% |
49,000
-275,779
| -85% | -$2.91M |
|
|
CXP
1867
DELISTED
COLUMBIA PROPERTY TRUST, INC.
CXP
| $466K | ﹤0.01% |
20,826
+748
| +4% | +$17.4K |
|
1868
Intrepid Potash
IPI
$478M
| $457K | ﹤0.01% |
40,454
+853
| +2% | +$11.2K |
|
1869
Vanguard Real Estate ETF
VNQ
$40B
| $456K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,257
| New | +$469K |
|
1870
AerCap
AER
$23.9B
| $454K | ﹤0.01% |
11,786
+20
| +0.2% | +$755 |
|
1871
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.63B
| $452K | ﹤0.01% |
6,522
+72
| +1% | +$4.89K |
|
1872
Groupon
GRPN
$1.09B
| $452K | ﹤0.01% |
4,384
-244
| -5% | -$23.8K |
|
1873
Zillow
Z
$7.86B
| $451K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,026
| New | +$466K |
|
1874
Choice Hotels
CHH
$5.21B
| $449K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,969
| New | +$478K |
|
1875
First Citizens BancShares
FCNCA
$24.9B
| $439K | ﹤0.01% |
1,495
-9
| -0.6% | -$2.45K |
|
Similar funds
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.