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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1901
TriMas Corp
TRS
$1.45B
| $389K | ﹤0.01% |
12,806
-5,053
| -28% | -$141K |
|
|
WBMD
1902
DELISTED
WebMD Health Corp.
WBMD
| $388K | ﹤0.01% |
8,037
-840
| -9% | -$36.7K |
|
|
RNDY
1903
DELISTED
ROUNDYS INC COM STK
RNDY
| $385K | ﹤0.01% |
69,890
-10,485
| -13% | -$61.5K |
|
1904
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$630M
| $381K | ﹤0.01% |
29,697
-884
| -3% | -$9.61K |
|
|
SAPE
1905
DELISTED
SAPIENT CORP
SAPE
| $377K | ﹤0.01% |
23,171
-12,462
| -35% | -$205K |
|
1906
Scorpio Tankers
STNG
$3.94B
| $375K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,687
| New | +$337K |
|
|
SYA
1907
DELISTED
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMMON STOCK
SYA
| $373K | ﹤0.01% |
16,405
-5,904
| -26% | -$124K |
|
|
NYRT
1908
DELISTED
New York REIT, Inc.
NYRT
| $372K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,366
| New | +$370K |
|
|
VGR
1909
DELISTED
Vector Group Ltd.
VGR
| $370K | ﹤0.01% |
33,768
+9,599
| +40% | +$105K |
|
1910
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$736M
| $368K | ﹤0.01% |
16,397
-1,048
| -6% | -$23.1K |
|
|
MDR
1911
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $367K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,132
| New | +$333K |
|
1912
Delek US
DK
$3.91B
| $364K | ﹤0.01% |
12,908
-363
| -3% | -$11.2K |
|
|
CSG
1913
DELISTED
CHAMBERS STR PPTYS COM
CSG
| $364K | ﹤0.01% |
45,268
-10,968
| -20% | -$86.2K |
|
|
QLIK
1914
DELISTED
QLIK TECHNOLOGIES INC COM STK (DE)
QLIK
| $364K | ﹤0.01% |
16,082
-7,964
| -33% | -$183K |
|
1915
Opko Health
OPK
$1.24B
| $363K | ﹤0.01% |
41,016
-11,155
| -21% | -$97.4K |
|
|
HK
1916
DELISTED
Halcon Resources Corporation
HK
| $363K | ﹤0.01% |
289
-30
| -9% | -$29.9K |
|
|
TIVO
1917
DELISTED
TIVO INC
TIVO
| $355K | ﹤0.01% |
27,470
-10,217
| -27% | -$124K |
|
1918
First Citizens BancShares
FCNCA
$24.9B
| $354K | ﹤0.01% |
1,446
-614
| -30% | -$143K |
|
|
PTP
1919
DELISTED
PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HLDGS LTD
PTP
| $353K | ﹤0.01% |
5,449
-1,629
| -23% | -$102K |
|
|
HCT
1920
DELISTED
AMRICAN RLTY CAP HEALTHCARE TRUST INC. COMMON STOCK
HCT
| $352K | ﹤0.01% |
+32,354
| New | +$335K |
|
|
EVER
1921
DELISTED
Everbank Financial Corp
EVER
| $351K | ﹤0.01% |
17,402
-1,969
| -10% | -$37.9K |
|
1922
Choice Hotels
CHH
$5.23B
| $346K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,340
| New | +$331K |
|
|
ENV
1923
DELISTED
ENVESTNET, INC.
ENV
| $346K | ﹤0.01% |
7,063
-307
| -4% | -$12.4K |
|
1924
Acadia Healthcare
ACHC
$2.98B
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
7,558
-3,618
| -32% | -$159K |
|
1925
IPG Photonics
IPGP
$3.5B
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
5,003
-7,417
| -60% | -$500K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.