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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CBI
1901
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
| $551K | ﹤0.01% |
17,341
+520
| +3% | +$16.3K |
|
|
HZNP
1902
DELISTED
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
| $549K | ﹤0.01% |
+33,915
| New | +$615K |
|
1903
Marvell Technology
MRVL
$158B
| $546K | ﹤0.01% |
39,349
-15,857
| -29% | -$216K |
|
1904
Glaukos
GKOS
$9.05B
| $543K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,837
| New | +$542K |
|
1905
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$12B
| $541K | ﹤0.01% |
13,290
+4,448
| +50% | +$176K |
|
1906
Yelp
YELP
$1.51B
| $536K | ﹤0.01% |
14,052
-656
| -4% | -$24.2K |
|
|
TWO
1907
Two Harbors Investment
TWO
$1.27B
| $535K | ﹤0.01% |
7,666
+594
| +8% | +$40.4K |
|
1908
Apple Hospitality REIT
APLE
$3.97B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
26,524
-2,571
| -9% | -$47.8K |
|
1909
Radian Group
RDN
$5.26B
| $530K | ﹤0.01% |
29,486
+204
| +0.7% | +$3.06K |
|
1910
Workday
WDAY
$40B
| $519K | ﹤0.01% |
7,858
-13,963
| -64% | -$1.13M |
|
|
ALR
1911
DELISTED
Alere Inc
ALR
| $514K | ﹤0.01% |
13,198
+1,624
| +14% | +$65.7K |
|
|
CPN
1912
DELISTED
Calpine Corporation
CPN
| $512K | ﹤0.01% |
44,826
-11,679
| -21% | -$138K |
|
1913
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.93B
| $508K | ﹤0.01% |
8,505
-7,155
| -46% | -$404K |
|
1914
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$995M
| $506K | ﹤0.01% |
25,059
-5,636
| -18% | -$112K |
|
|
AIMC
1915
DELISTED
Altra Industrial Motion Corp
AIMC
| $505K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,698
| New | +$455K |
|
1916
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$4.46B
| $500K | ﹤0.01% |
17,323
-2,722
| -14% | -$72K |
|
1917
Bruker
BRKR
$9.64B
| $494K | ﹤0.01% |
23,303
-3,158
| -12% | -$69K |
|
1918
PBF Energy
PBF
$7.55B
| $488K | ﹤0.01% |
17,505
-625
| -3% | -$15.2K |
|
1919
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$38.7B
| $481K | ﹤0.01% |
12,851
-2,266
| -15% | -$94.9K |
|
|
AHGP
1920
DELISTED
Alliance Holdings GP
AHGP
| $481K | ﹤0.01% |
+17,110
| New | +$489K |
|
|
HCR
1921
DELISTED
Hi-Crush Inc. Common Stock
HCR
| $480K | ﹤0.01% |
+24,266
| New | +$423K |
|
|
PGRE
1922
DELISTED
Paramount Group
PGRE
| $476K | ﹤0.01% |
29,750
+5,624
| +23% | +$88.7K |
|
1923
Pegasystems
PEGA
$4.93B
| $473K | ﹤0.01% |
+26,272
| New | +$439K |
|
|
TAHO
1924
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
| $464K | ﹤0.01% |
49,274
-733
| -1% | -$7.64K |
|
1925
Nelnet
NNI
$4.89B
| $463K | ﹤0.01% |
9,109
+3,989
| +78% | +$184K |
|
Similar funds
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.