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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MDR
1851
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $753K | ﹤0.01% |
33,996
+16,389
| +93% | +$305K |
|
|
CDI
1852
DELISTED
CDI Corp.
CDI
| $749K | ﹤0.01% |
101,265
+1,698
| +2% | +$11.7K |
|
1853
Clearway Energy Class C
CWEN
$4.79B
| $747K | ﹤0.01% |
+47,274
| New | +$739K |
|
1854
Euronet Worldwide
EEFT
$3.16B
| $745K | ﹤0.01% |
10,279
-1,844
| -15% | -$143K |
|
1855
Palo Alto Networks
PANW
$257B
| $733K | ﹤0.01% |
35,190
-11,574
| -25% | -$277K |
|
|
TWTR
1856
DELISTED
Twitter, Inc.
TWTR
| $731K | ﹤0.01% |
44,868
-12,513
| -22% | -$229K |
|
|
NXTM
1857
DELISTED
NxStage Medical Inc.
NXTM
| $731K | ﹤0.01% |
27,888
+13,851
| +99% | +$343K |
|
|
RPT
1858
DELISTED
RPT Realty Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (MD)
RPT
| $720K | ﹤0.01% |
43,458
-946,680
| -96% | -$16.2M |
|
1859
TransUnion
TRU
$16.1B
| $712K | ﹤0.01% |
23,018
-1,064
| -4% | -$33.5K |
|
|
SCS
1860
DELISTED
Steelcase
SCS
| $710K | ﹤0.01% |
39,653
+20,695
| +109% | +$312K |
|
|
LUMO
1861
DELISTED
Lumos Pharma, Inc. Common Stock
LUMO
| $710K | ﹤0.01% |
7,676
+386
| +5% | +$43.5K |
|
|
NUAN
1862
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $707K | ﹤0.01% |
54,807
-9,402
| -15% | -$121K |
|
1863
Herbalife
HLF
$1.28B
| $695K | ﹤0.01% |
28,876
-4,172
| -13% | -$114K |
|
1864
AerCap
AER
$23.5B
| $692K | ﹤0.01% |
16,631
+4,845
| +41% | +$204K |
|
1865
Antero Resources
AR
$10.9B
| $692K | ﹤0.01% |
29,267
-762,161
| -96% | -$19.6M |
|
1866
Alcoa
AA
$11.3B
| $666K | ﹤0.01% |
23,703
-792,664
| -97% | -$21.5M |
|
1867
Opko Health
OPK
$1.06B
| $663K | ﹤0.01% |
71,223
-9,448
| -12% | -$97.7K |
|
1868
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$13.7B
| $661K | ﹤0.01% |
13,405
-3,055
| -19% | -$171K |
|
|
ALX
1869
Alexander's
ALX
$1.36B
| $653K | ﹤0.01% |
1,529
+894
| +141% | +$366K |
|
1870
Delek US
DK
$3.96B
| $649K | ﹤0.01% |
+26,978
| New | +$529K |
|
|
CONE
1871
DELISTED
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
| $649K | ﹤0.01% |
14,513
-1,445
| -9% | -$64K |
|
|
EBSB
1872
DELISTED
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.
EBSB
| $649K | ﹤0.01% |
+34,334
| New | +$586K |
|
1873
SCYNEXIS
SCYX
$36M
| $647K | ﹤0.01% |
2,537
| – | – |
|
1874
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$9.54B
| $645K | ﹤0.01% |
15,175
-343
| -2% | -$13.7K |
|
|
EQC
1875
DELISTED
Equity Commonwealth
EQC
| $643K | ﹤0.01% |
21,253
-593
| -3% | -$17.6K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.