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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
AFSI
1926
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
16,432
-5,750
| -26% | -$118K |
|
1927
Protolabs
PRLB
$1.79B
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
4,150
-540
| -12% | -$36.6K |
|
|
ABCO
1928
DELISTED
Advisory Board Co
ABCO
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
6,560
-3,160
| -33% | -$171K |
|
1929
Rithm Capital
RITM
$5.43B
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
26,927
-3,041
| -10% | -$38.5K |
|
1930
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$11.4B
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
30,196
+124
| +0.4% | +$1.14K |
|
|
WSTC
1931
DELISTED
West Corporation
WSTC
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
12,627
+2,668
| +27% | +$68K |
|
1932
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.59B
| $337K | ﹤0.01% |
5,843
-846
| -13% | -$44.1K |
|
1933
Pricesmart
PSMT
$5.84B
| $336K | ﹤0.01% |
3,859
-1,384
| -26% | -$128K |
|
1934
Cogent Communications
CCOI
$637M
| $335K | ﹤0.01% |
9,694
-4,890
| -34% | -$173K |
|
|
ELME
1935
Elme Communities
ELME
$143M
| $331K | ﹤0.01% |
12,725
-7,936
| -38% | -$198K |
|
|
WMGI
1936
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $331K | ﹤0.01% |
10,535
+808
| +8% | +$24.1K |
|
|
SFLY
1937
DELISTED
Shutterfly, Inc.
SFLY
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
7,634
-2,841
| -27% | -$116K |
|
1938
Globus Medical
GMED
$10.9B
| $327K | ﹤0.01% |
13,672
-3,201
| -19% | -$77.2K |
|
1939
Gentherm
THRM
$1.29B
| $327K | ﹤0.01% |
7,360
-3,150
| -30% | -$124K |
|
1940
EPAM Systems
EPAM
$5.23B
| $323K | ﹤0.01% |
7,385
+260
| +4% | +$9.83K |
|
1941
Unisys
UIS
$254M
| $323K | ﹤0.01% |
13,055
+800
| +7% | +$20.2K |
|
|
KW
1942
DELISTED
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings
KW
| $322K | ﹤0.01% |
12,005
-2,537
| -17% | -$60.5K |
|
1943
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
SJNK
$4.88B
| $322K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,386
| New | +$321K |
|
1944
BGC Group
BGC
$5.72B
| $321K | ﹤0.01% |
67,070
+6,319
| +10% | +$29K |
|
|
SN
1945
DELISTED
Sanchez Energy Corporation
SN
| $320K | ﹤0.01% |
8,504
-1,529
| -15% | -$48.3K |
|
1946
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK
$30.2B
| $318K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,300
| New | +$319K |
|
1947
Hilltop Holdings
HTH
$2.27B
| $317K | ﹤0.01% |
14,911
-2,093
| -12% | -$45.8K |
|
1948
Tronox
TROX
$987M
| $316K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,744
| New | +$300K |
|
|
TPLM
1949
DELISTED
Triangle Petroleum Corporation
TPLM
| $315K | ﹤0.01% |
26,838
-3,285
| -11% | -$32.5K |
|
1950
RBC Bearings
RBC
$18.3B
| $314K | ﹤0.01% |
4,908
-2,476
| -34% | -$154K |
|
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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.