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 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$176M |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$156M |
| 3 |
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$108M |
| 5 |
Cemex
CX
|
+$99.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$263M |
| 2 |
TransDigm Group
TDG
|
+$180M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$174M |
| 4 |
Moody's
MCO
|
+$153M |
| 5 |
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
|
+$140M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.26% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.51% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.64% |
| 4 | Industrials | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1951
Tronox
TROX
$932M
| $505K | ﹤0.01% |
39,735
+26,400
| +198% | +$332K |
|
1952
Credit Acceptance
CACC
$5.95B
| $504K | ﹤0.01% |
992
-237
| -19% | -$111K |
|
|
MORF
1953
DELISTED
Morphic Holding, Inc. Common Stock
MORF
| $504K | ﹤0.01% |
8,788
+52
| +0.6% | +$2.71K |
|
1954
Carlyle Group
CG
$16.6B
| $502K | ﹤0.01% |
15,713
-6,967
| -31% | -$204K |
|
1955
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF
SCHD
$103B
| $502K | ﹤0.01% |
20,721
| – | – |
|
1956
Ryan Specialty Holdings
RYAN
$5.72B
| $498K | ﹤0.01% |
11,084
+2,341
| +27% | +$98.5K |
|
1957
Revolve Group
RVLV
$1.8B
| $495K | ﹤0.01% |
30,187
-3,723
| -11% | -$69.4K |
|
1958
Grab
GRAB
$14.3B
| $494K | ﹤0.01% |
144,101
+58,393
| +68% | +$182K |
|
1959
Robinhood
HOOD
$77.8B
| $494K | ﹤0.01% |
49,449
-7,732
| -14% | -$72K |
|
1960
Guidewire Software
GWRE
$12.6B
| $493K | ﹤0.01% |
6,484
-382,642
| -98% | -$29.3M |
|
|
TRTN
1961
DELISTED
Triton International Limited
TRTN
| $491K | ﹤0.01% |
5,899
-747
| -11% | -$60.5K |
|
1962
Red Rock Resorts
RRR
$3.77B
| $491K | ﹤0.01% |
10,495
-2,126
| -17% | -$98.8K |
|
1963
Herbalife
HLF
$1.29B
| $490K | ﹤0.01% |
37,021
+3,810
| +11% | +$51.9K |
|
1964
Box
BOX
$4.37B
| $489K | ﹤0.01% |
16,652
-27,048
| -62% | -$749K |
|
1965
Duolingo
DUOL
$6.28B
| $485K | ﹤0.01% |
3,390
+748
| +28% | +$107K |
|
|
MODN
1966
DELISTED
MODEL N, INC.
MODN
| $484K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,688
| New | +$440K |
|
1967
Wayfair
W
$11.2B
| $483K | ﹤0.01% |
7,425
-709
| -9% | -$29.9K |
|
|
ALTR
1968
DELISTED
Altair Engineering Inc
ALTR
| $481K | ﹤0.01% |
6,346
+619
| +11% | +$44.3K |
|
1969
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$872M
| $476K | ﹤0.01% |
63,556
-1,649
| -3% | -$10.4K |
|
1970
Guardant Health
GH
$21.7B
| $470K | ﹤0.01% |
13,128
+2,718
| +26% | +$78.1K |
|
1971
AbCellera Biologics
ABCL
$1.74B
| $468K | ﹤0.01% |
72,521
+24,473
| +51% | +$167K |
|
1972
iShares MBS ETF
MBB
$38.9B
| $468K | ﹤0.01% |
5,020
-956,941
| -99% | -$90M |
|
1973
International Seaways
INSW
$4.76B
| $463K | ﹤0.01% |
12,119
-2,102
| -15% | -$80.5K |
|
|
STR
1974
DELISTED
Sitio Royalties
STR
| $458K | ﹤0.01% |
17,429
+4,745
| +37% | +$121K |
|
|
VISN
1975
Vistance Networks Inc
VISN
$2.65B
| $454K | ﹤0.01% |
80,699
+58,121
| +257% | +$278K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2023, Principal Financial Group held 2,561 positions worth $146B, up 4.6% from $140B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2023 filing shows 98 new, 623 increased, 1,664 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M. The largest sale was Microsoft, an estimated $263M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2023 buy was Crane Co: 418,475 shares worth $37.3M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Brookfield in Q2 2023, an estimated $176M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2023 reduction was Microsoft, cutting an estimated $263M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF in Q2 2023, selling an estimated $92.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $146B portfolio in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group opened 98 new positions and closed 142 in Q2 2023.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.6% quarter-over-quarter to $146B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2023, filed 7 Aug 2023.