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 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$616M |
| 2 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$373M |
| 3 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$332M |
| 4 |
Moderna
MRNA
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
HR
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
|
+$140M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$725M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$181M |
| 4 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$162M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$162M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.12% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.4% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.67% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.1% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1876
Ally Financial
ALLY
$13.4B
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
37,101
-2,128
| -5% | -$110K |
|
1877
Vanguard Short-Term Bond ETF
BSV
$44.6B
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
23,112
-1,968
| -8% | -$162K |
|
1878
Matrix Service
MTRX
$330M
| $1.89M | ﹤0.01% |
180,784
-2,603
| -1% | -$27.9K |
|
1879
Zillow
Z
$7.65B
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
21,378
-296
| -1% | -$29.9K |
|
1880
Primoris Services
PRIM
$4.35B
| $1.88M | ﹤0.01% |
76,611
-566
| -0.7% | -$15.2K |
|
|
CDMO
1881
DELISTED
Avid Bioservices, Inc. Common Stock
CDMO
| $1.87M | ﹤0.01% |
86,724
+311
| +0.4% | +$7.51K |
|
|
LOVE
1882
LoveSac
LOVE
$252M
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
28,007
-214
| -0.8% | -$13.4K |
|
1883
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
CCEP
$47.9B
| $1.85M | ﹤0.01% |
33,399
+2,640
| +9% | +$157K |
|
1884
Super Micro Computer
SMCI
$19B
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
503,840
-3,780
| -0.7% | -$13.7K |
|
1885
TG Therapeutics
TGTX
$7.59B
| $1.84M | ﹤0.01% |
55,284
+1,860
| +3% | +$57.5K |
|
|
BGFV
1886
DELISTED
Big 5 Sporting Goods
BGFV
| $1.83M | ﹤0.01% |
79,300
-581
| -0.7% | -$14.2K |
|
1887
Park Aerospace
PKE
$810M
| $1.81M | ﹤0.01% |
132,079
+2,330
| +2% | +$34.2K |
|
1888
Powell Industries
POWL
$7.55B
| $1.8M | ﹤0.01% |
219,651
-855
| -0.4% | -$7.69K |
|
1889
Tootsie Roll Industries
TR
$2.99B
| $1.8M | ﹤0.01% |
68,424
-899
| -1% | -$25.3K |
|
|
NVTA
1890
DELISTED
Invitae Corporation
NVTA
| $1.79M | ﹤0.01% |
63,081
-8,376
| -12% | -$245K |
|
1891
OptimizeRx
OPRX
$126M
| $1.79M | ﹤0.01% |
20,900
+17,020
| +439% | +$1.07M |
|
1892
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical
RARE
$2.54B
| $1.78M | ﹤0.01% |
19,735
-2,487
| -11% | -$225K |
|
1893
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
ESGU
$18.3B
| $1.77M | ﹤0.01% |
17,984
-1,691
| -9% | -$171K |
|
|
PDEV
1894
DELISTED
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal International Multi-Factor ETF
PDEV
| $1.76M | ﹤0.01% |
56,897
-500,000
| -90% | -$16M |
|
1895
Standard BioTools
LAB
$313M
| $1.76M | ﹤0.01% |
267,017
-4,282
| -2% | -$28.2K |
|
|
AZEK
1896
DELISTED
The AZEK Co
AZEK
| $1.75M | ﹤0.01% |
47,840
+14,930
| +45% | +$581K |
|
1897
OceanFirst Financial
OCFC
$1.92B
| $1.74M | ﹤0.01% |
81,268
-601
| -0.7% | -$12.3K |
|
|
EVRI
1898
DELISTED
Everi Holdings
EVRI
| $1.73M | ﹤0.01% |
71,475
+58,111
| +435% | +$1.33M |
|
1899
CRISPR Therapeutics
CRSP
$4.99B
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
15,202
-2,427
| -14% | -$305K |
|
1900
Pacific Biosciences
PACB
$363M
| $1.7M | ﹤0.01% |
66,591
-5,058
| -7% | -$150K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,664 positions worth $153B, down 0.92% from $155B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 filing shows 68 new, 1,034 increased, 1,458 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M. The largest sale was Welltower, an estimated $725M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2021 buy was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ventas in Q3 2021, an estimated $616M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $725M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $52.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 90 in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.92% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 9 Nov 2021.