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 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$250M |
| 2 |
Autodesk
ADSK
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
WRK
WestRock Company
WRK
|
+$108M |
| 4 |
DuPont de Nemours
DD
|
+$98.8M |
| 5 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$82.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bausch Health
BHC
|
+$150M |
| 2 |
XEC
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
|
+$137M |
| 3 |
Camden Property Trust
CPT
|
+$127M |
| 4 |
Adobe
ADBE
|
+$114M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$110M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.4% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.7% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.63% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
IMPV
1901
DELISTED
Imperva, Inc.
IMPV
| $384K | ﹤0.01% |
5,869
+1,354
| +30% | +$89.8K |
|
|
MIK
1902
DELISTED
Michaels Stores, Inc
MIK
| $383K | ﹤0.01% |
16,571
-2,094
| -11% | -$53.4K |
|
1903
SouthState Bank Corp
SSB
$10.3B
| $379K | ﹤0.01% |
4,930
+1,417
| +40% | +$108K |
|
|
VRNT
1904
DELISTED
Verint Systems
VRNT
| $379K | ﹤0.01% |
17,261
-3,839
| -18% | -$106K |
|
|
HMHC
1905
DELISTED
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
HMHC
| $377K | ﹤0.01% |
18,578
-3,854
| -17% | -$91.9K |
|
|
CIE
1906
DELISTED
Cobalt International Energy, Inc
CIE
| $376K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,541
| New | +$431K |
|
1907
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$11.5B
| $373K | ﹤0.01% |
12,406
+226
| +2% | +$7.26K |
|
1908
Credit Acceptance
CACC
$5.82B
| $370K | ﹤0.01% |
1,880
-650
| -26% | -$142K |
|
1909
Manitowoc
MTW
$491M
| $362K | ﹤0.01% |
+26,633
| New | +$411K |
|
|
DYN
1910
DELISTED
Dynegy, Inc.
DYN
| $361K | ﹤0.01% |
17,446
-2,222
| -11% | -$56.4K |
|
1911
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
$36B
| $357K | ﹤0.01% |
15,359
+1,599
| +12% | +$37.4K |
|
1912
Eagle Bancorp
EGBN
$850M
| $354K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,776
| New | +$342K |
|
1913
VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF
SHYD
$452M
| $348K | ﹤0.01% |
14,000
| – | – |
|
1914
Veeva Systems
VEEV
$33.8B
| $347K | ﹤0.01% |
14,809
-6,336
| -30% | -$165K |
|
|
ARGO
1915
DELISTED
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd.
ARGO
| $346K | ﹤0.01% |
7,742
+1,461
| +23% | +$64.9K |
|
|
SEMG
1916
DELISTED
SEMGROUP CORPORATION
SEMG
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
7,957
+596
| +8% | +$36.1K |
|
|
LGF
1917
DELISTED
Lions Gate Entertainment
LGF
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,336
| New | +$353K |
|
|
RDUS
1918
DELISTED
Radius Health, Inc.
RDUS
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
4,949
-95
| -2% | -$6.6K |
|
1919
Puma Biotechnology
PBYI
$398M
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
4,513
-14,087
| -76% | -$1.33M |
|
|
PTLA
1920
DELISTED
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
PTLA
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
7,961
+1,011
| +15% | +$48.8K |
|
1921
Acadia Healthcare
ACHC
$2.55B
| $335K | ﹤0.01% |
5,055
-284,154
| -98% | -$21.9M |
|
|
KYTH
1922
DELISTED
KYTHERA BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC COM
KYTH
| $334K | ﹤0.01% |
4,455
+564
| +14% | +$42.1K |
|
|
SAVE
1923
DELISTED
Spirit Airlines, Inc.
SAVE
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
7,032
-3,713
| -35% | -$208K |
|
1924
Delek US
DK
$3.98B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
11,984
+2,209
| +23% | +$74.2K |
|
1925
Dolby
DLB
$4.97B
| $331K | ﹤0.01% |
10,167
-3,793
| -27% | -$129K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,307 positions worth $63.6B, down 5.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2015 filing shows 135 new, 1,373 increased, 665 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M. The largest sale was Bausch Health, an estimated $150M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2015 buy was WestRock Company: 2,024,526 shares worth $93.8M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Equity Residential in Q3 2015, an estimated $250M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Bausch Health, cutting an estimated $150M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MEADWESTVACO CORP in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $73.2M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $63.6B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 135 new positions and closed 123 in Q3 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 5.1% quarter-over-quarter to $63.6B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 9 Nov 2015.