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 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$178M |
| 3 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$118M |
| 4 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
Cisco
CSCO
|
+$117M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Labcorp
LH
|
+$121M |
| 2 |
DFS
Discover Financial Services
DFS
|
+$102M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$100M |
| 4 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$94.3M |
| 5 |
TCO
Taubman Centers Inc.
TCO
|
+$93M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.86% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.79% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.21% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DYAX
1876
DELISTED
DYAX CORPORATION
DYAX
| $367K | ﹤0.01% |
21,902
-3,162
| -13% | -$49.2K |
|
|
FNSR
1877
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $367K | ﹤0.01% |
17,196
+1,057
| +7% | +$21.5K |
|
|
GEVA
1878
DELISTED
SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE)
GEVA
| $365K | ﹤0.01% |
3,744
+306
| +9% | +$32.4K |
|
|
ABCO
1879
DELISTED
Advisory Board Co
ABCO
| $361K | ﹤0.01% |
6,775
+894
| +15% | +$45.6K |
|
1880
Celldex Therapeutics
CLDX
$3.02B
| $360K | ﹤0.01% |
861
-11
| -1% | -$3.94K |
|
1881
VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF
SHYD
$451M
| $356K | ﹤0.01% |
14,000
+4,000
| +40% | +$102K |
|
1882
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$614M
| $354K | ﹤0.01% |
26,439
+3,398
| +15% | +$44.6K |
|
1883
Five Below
FIVE
$12.1B
| $352K | ﹤0.01% |
9,878
+1,249
| +14% | +$41.7K |
|
|
PMCS
1884
DELISTED
P M C SIERRA INC
PMCS
| $352K | ﹤0.01% |
37,925
+18,245
| +93% | +$168K |
|
1885
Columbia Sportswear
COLM
$3.21B
| $351K | ﹤0.01% |
5,766
+208
| +4% | +$10.5K |
|
1886
Universal Display
OLED
$3.76B
| $349K | ﹤0.01% |
7,452
-245
| -3% | -$8.69K |
|
|
PINC
1887
DELISTED
Premier
PINC
| $348K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,258
| New | +$323K |
|
|
PFPT
1888
DELISTED
Proofpoint, Inc.
PFPT
| $348K | ﹤0.01% |
5,876
-73
| -1% | -$3.93K |
|
|
AMAG
1889
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals
AMAG
| $348K | ﹤0.01% |
6,379
+342
| +6% | +$16.3K |
|
1890
CNA Financial
CNA
$14.4B
| $345K | ﹤0.01% |
8,352
+696
| +9% | +$28K |
|
|
ENV
1891
DELISTED
ENVESTNET, INC.
ENV
| $345K | ﹤0.01% |
6,147
-75
| -1% | -$4K |
|
1892
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$759M
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
14,145
-192
| -1% | -$4.78K |
|
|
HAWK
1893
DELISTED
Blackhawk Network Holdings, Inc. Common Stock
HAWK
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
9,521
-118
| -1% | -$4.19K |
|
1894
Insulet
PODD
$11.5B
| $336K | ﹤0.01% |
10,067
-130,459
| -93% | -$4.4M |
|
1895
Capitol Federal Financial
CFFN
$1.09B
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
26,655
+2,675
| +11% | +$33.5K |
|
1896
RBC Bearings
RBC
$17.8B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
4,339
+593
| +16% | +$37.2K |
|
|
TPH
1897
DELISTED
Tri Pointe Homes
TPH
| $330K | ﹤0.01% |
21,359
+2,143
| +11% | +$32.2K |
|
1898
Gentherm
THRM
$1.3B
| $326K | ﹤0.01% |
6,461
-87
| -1% | -$3.68K |
|
1899
MGE Energy Inc
MGEE
$3B
| $324K | ﹤0.01% |
7,316
+2,295
| +46% | +$102K |
|
|
SYA
1900
DELISTED
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMMON STOCK
SYA
| $323K | ﹤0.01% |
13,755
+1,381
| +11% | +$30.9K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,263 positions worth $67.1B, up 4.3% from $64.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 filing shows 93 new, 1,467 increased, 575 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M. The largest sale was Labcorp, an estimated $121M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2015 buy was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Berkshire Hathaway Class B in Q1 2015, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Labcorp, cutting an estimated $121M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Allergan Inc in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $81.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 93 new positions and closed 109 in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 12 May 2015.