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 |
ConocoPhillips
COP
|
+$118M |
| 2 |
Citigroup
C
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
GE Aerospace
GE
|
+$75.9M |
| 4 |
TFCFA
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A
TFCFA
|
+$74.2M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$66.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amgen
AMGN
|
+$114M |
| 2 |
MRSH
Marsh
MRSH
|
+$77.3M |
| 3 |
NWSA
NEWS CORPORATION CL-A
NWSA
|
+$76.7M |
| 4 |
NBL
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
|
+$73.6M |
| 5 |
CF Industries
CF
|
+$70.9M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.46% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.07% |
| 3 | Real Estate | 10.76% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.38% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EDR
1951
DELISTED
Education Realty Trust Inc
EDR
| $310K | ﹤0.01% |
11,354
+1,606
| +16% | +$45.5K |
|
|
KEG
1952
DELISTED
KEY ENERGY SERVICES INC
KEG
| $310K | ﹤0.01% |
42,512
-2,720
| -6% | -$19.8K |
|
1953
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
ZWS
$8.55B
| $309K | ﹤0.01% |
30,814
-2,018
| -6% | -$18.6K |
|
1954
Astronics
ATRO
$3.21B
| $308K | ﹤0.01% |
16,943
-1,113
| -6% | -$17.9K |
|
1955
MGE Energy Inc
MGEE
$3.03B
| $307K | ﹤0.01% |
8,444
-541
| -6% | -$20.2K |
|
|
BEL
1956
DELISTED
Belmond Ltd.
BEL
| $307K | ﹤0.01% |
23,669
-1,515
| -6% | -$19K |
|
1957
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$586M
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
30,871
-6,030
| -16% | -$59.2K |
|
1958
Healthcare Realty
HR
$7.56B
| $303K | ﹤0.01% |
14,424
-3,932
| -21% | -$84.9K |
|
1959
Exelixis
EXEL
$13.9B
| $302K | ﹤0.01% |
51,832
-3,394
| -6% | -$17.6K |
|
1960
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling
HY
$576M
| $301K | ﹤0.01% |
3,353
-221
| -6% | -$16.9K |
|
|
RP
1961
DELISTED
RealPage, Inc.
RP
| $300K | ﹤0.01% |
12,932
+762
| +6% | +$16K |
|
|
GEVA
1962
DELISTED
SYNAGEVA BIOPHARMA CORP COM STK (DE)
GEVA
| $300K | ﹤0.01% |
4,739
-1,418
| -23% | -$69.8K |
|
|
NTK
1963
DELISTED
NORTEK INC COM NEW (DE)
NTK
| $298K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,334
| New | +$295K |
|
1964
Globus Medical
GMED
$11.1B
| $297K | ﹤0.01% |
17,033
-1,116
| -6% | -$19.3K |
|
|
AVNR
1965
DELISTED
AVANIR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC CL A
AVNR
| $297K | ﹤0.01% |
70,071
+27,512
| +65% | +$130K |
|
1966
Golar LNG
GLNG
$4.82B
| $295K | ﹤0.01% |
7,833
| – | – |
|
1967
Sonida Senior Living
SNDA
$1.93B
| $295K | ﹤0.01% |
928
+360
| +63% | +$122K |
|
|
STNR
1968
DELISTED
STEINER LEISURE LTD
STNR
| $295K | ﹤0.01% |
5,054
-327
| -6% | -$18.8K |
|
|
ALX
1969
Alexander's
ALX
$1.36B
| $292K | ﹤0.01% |
1,019
+268
| +36% | +$78.2K |
|
1970
Primoris Services
PRIM
$4.06B
| $292K | ﹤0.01% |
11,450
-529
| -4% | -$12K |
|
|
ROIC
1971
DELISTED
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.
ROIC
| $290K | ﹤0.01% |
20,950
-1,341
| -6% | -$18.2K |
|
|
ISBC
1972
DELISTED
Investors Bancorp, Inc.
ISBC
| $290K | ﹤0.01% |
33,841
+2,868
| +9% | +$24.6K |
|
|
AUXL
1973
DELISTED
AUXILIUM PHARAMCEUTICALS INC
AUXL
| $290K | ﹤0.01% |
15,909
-1,042
| -6% | -$18.8K |
|
1974
Rambus
RMBS
$8.98B
| $289K | ﹤0.01% |
30,758
-2,015
| -6% | -$18.5K |
|
1975
Workday
WDAY
$41.5B
| $288K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,554
| New | +$259K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2013 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2013, Principal Financial Group held 2,356 positions worth $48.4B, up 7.2% from $45.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 8.8% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2013 filing shows 108 new, 1,198 increased, 933 reduced and 95 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A: 2,356,599 shares worth $78.9M. The largest sale was Amgen, an estimated $114M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Real Estate.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q3 2013 buy was Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class A: 2,356,599 shares worth $78.9M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to ConocoPhillips in Q3 2013, an estimated $118M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2013 reduction was Amgen, cutting an estimated $114M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited NEWS CORPORATION CL-A in Q3 2013, selling an estimated $76.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 8.8% of its $48.4B portfolio in Q3 2013.
- Principal Financial Group opened 108 new positions and closed 95 in Q3 2013.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 7.2% quarter-over-quarter to $48.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2013, filed 5 Nov 2013.