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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PFPT
1926
DELISTED
Proofpoint, Inc.
PFPT
| $284K | ﹤0.01% |
5,282
+108
| +2% | +$5.51K |
|
1927
Chesapeake Utilities
CPK
$3.28B
| $282K | ﹤0.01% |
4,478
+61
| +1% | +$3.71K |
|
1928
Cooper-Standard Automotive
CPS
$517M
| $280K | ﹤0.01% |
3,894
+180
| +5% | +$12.8K |
|
1929
Stagwell
STGW
$2B
| $279K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,828
| New | +$240K |
|
|
MSGN
1930
DELISTED
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
| $279K | ﹤0.01% |
+16,160
| New | +$282K |
|
1931
Golar LNG
GLNG
$4.82B
| $278K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,455
| New | +$264K |
|
1932
First Citizens BancShares
FCNCA
$24.7B
| $275K | ﹤0.01% |
1,096
-399
| -27% | -$95.8K |
|
1933
Kearny Financial
KRNY
$604M
| $275K | ﹤0.01% |
22,291
+1,637
| +8% | +$19.6K |
|
1934
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
ZWS
$8.6B
| $275K | ﹤0.01% |
28,273
+428
| +2% | +$3.63K |
|
|
SFLY
1935
DELISTED
Shutterfly, Inc.
SFLY
| $275K | ﹤0.01% |
5,924
-1,298
| -18% | -$55.3K |
|
|
VRNT
1936
DELISTED
Verint Systems
VRNT
| $274K | ﹤0.01% |
16,095
+311
| +2% | +$5.67K |
|
|
NGHC
1937
DELISTED
National General Holdings Corp
NGHC
| $274K | ﹤0.01% |
12,695
+217
| +2% | +$4.37K |
|
1938
Nordic American Tanker
NAT
$1.36B
| $271K | ﹤0.01% |
19,421
+821
| +4% | +$10.9K |
|
|
SCS
1939
DELISTED
Steelcase
SCS
| $271K | ﹤0.01% |
18,131
+1,159
| +7% | +$15.4K |
|
1940
Ubiquiti
UI
$31.6B
| $271K | ﹤0.01% |
8,155
-32
| -0.4% | -$993 |
|
1941
Shenandoah Telecom
SHEN
$703M
| $270K | ﹤0.01% |
10,107
-71
| -0.7% | -$1.63K |
|
1942
Renasant Corp
RNST
$4.04B
| $269K | ﹤0.01% |
8,167
-1,180
| -13% | -$37.5K |
|
|
FNSR
1943
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $269K | ﹤0.01% |
14,727
-4,810
| -25% | -$69.2K |
|
1944
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$7.13B
| $268K | ﹤0.01% |
10,561
+424
| +4% | +$9.84K |
|
|
DOOR
1945
DELISTED
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORP
DOOR
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
4,045
+83
| +2% | +$4.69K |
|
|
TFM
1946
DELISTED
THE FRESH MARKET, INC COM STK
TFM
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
9,305
-893
| -9% | -$20.4K |
|
1947
Capitol Federal Financial
CFFN
$1.09B
| $264K | ﹤0.01% |
19,936
-10,199
| -34% | -$127K |
|
|
REXX
1948
DELISTED
Rex Energy Corporation
REXX
| $264K | ﹤0.01% |
34,326
+2,409
| +8% | +$21.3K |
|
1949
Paycom
PAYC
$7.88B
| $263K | ﹤0.01% |
7,383
-166
| -2% | -$5.18K |
|
1950
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.84B
| $262K | ﹤0.01% |
15,716
+4,850
| +45% | +$69.5K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.