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 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Zoetis
ZTS
|
+$178M |
| 3 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$118M |
| 4 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
Cisco
CSCO
|
+$117M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Labcorp
LH
|
+$121M |
| 2 |
DFS
Discover Financial Services
DFS
|
+$102M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$100M |
| 4 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$94.3M |
| 5 |
TCO
Taubman Centers Inc.
TCO
|
+$93M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.86% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.79% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.21% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Eli Lilly
LLY
$1.08T
| $106M | 0.16% |
1,465,299
-59,543
| -4% | -$4.24M |
|
177
MSCI
MSCI
$42.4B
| $106M | 0.16% |
1,732,738
+23,116
| +1% | +$1.29M |
|
178
Valero Energy
VLO
$89.5B
| $103M | 0.15% |
1,622,559
-999
| -0.1% | -$55.7K |
|
179
Progressive
PGR
$128B
| $101M | 0.15% |
3,721,936
-1,124,065
| -23% | -$30M |
|
180
Factset
FDS
$10B
| $101M | 0.15% |
633,577
+10,788
| +2% | +$1.62M |
|
181
Liberty Media Series A
FWONA
$23.4B
| $99M | 0.15% |
3,820,402
+72,122
| +2% | +$1.8M |
|
182
US Bancorp
USB
$97.9B
| $98.8M | 0.15% |
2,263,120
-7,976
| -0.4% | -$349K |
|
|
LTRPA
183
DELISTED
Liberty TripAdvisor Holdings, Inc. Series A
LTRPA
| $98.4M | 0.15% |
3,096,139
+397,646
| +15% | +$11.5M |
|
|
BEE
184
DELISTED
STRATEGIC HOTELS & RESORTS, INC
BEE
| $98.2M | 0.15% |
7,898,450
-692,685
| -8% | -$9.08M |
|
185
American Express
AXP
$224B
| $97.4M | 0.15% |
1,247,031
+12,652
| +1% | +$1.05M |
|
186
FedEx
FDX
$73B
| $97.2M | 0.14% |
587,513
+252,222
| +75% | +$43.8M |
|
187
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$56.7B
| $96.7M | 0.14% |
2,150,363
-27,898
| -1% | -$1.29M |
|
|
ECHO
188
EchoStar
ECHO
$24.3B
| $94.9M | 0.14% |
2,263,371
+21,915
| +1% | +$933K |
|
189
Electronic Arts
EA
$52.4B
| $94.5M | 0.14% |
1,605,958
-128,656
| -7% | -$6.94M |
|
190
Wynn Resorts
WYNN
$10.3B
| $94.2M | 0.14% |
747,960
+173,961
| +30% | +$24.8M |
|
191
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $92.9M | 0.14% |
958,413
+21,875
| +2% | +$2.24M |
|
192
Nike
NKE
$64.1B
| $92.7M | 0.14% |
1,848,594
-7,726
| -0.4% | -$369K |
|
193
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.6B
| $91.9M | 0.14% |
1,144,916
+126,086
| +12% | +$10.2M |
|
194
Everest Group
EG
$15.6B
| $88.8M | 0.13% |
510,588
+37,473
| +8% | +$6.58M |
|
|
BRCM
195
DELISTED
BROADCOM CORP CL-A
BRCM
| $88.7M | 0.13% |
2,048,590
-69,062
| -3% | -$3.01M |
|
196
Abbott
ABT
$188B
| $88.6M | 0.13% |
1,911,780
+72,724
| +4% | +$3.34M |
|
197
Costco
COST
$432B
| $88.3M | 0.13% |
582,733
+15,843
| +3% | +$2.32M |
|
198
Emerson Electric
EMR
$81.6B
| $87.7M | 0.13% |
1,548,835
+605,442
| +64% | +$35.2M |
|
199
Lear
LEA
$7.39B
| $85.5M | 0.13% |
771,508
-5,454
| -0.7% | -$573K |
|
|
PRE
200
DELISTED
PARTNERRE LTD
PRE
| $85.1M | 0.13% |
744,188
-28,294
| -4% | -$3.25M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,263 positions worth $67.1B, up 4.3% from $64.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2015 filing shows 93 new, 1,467 increased, 575 reduced and 109 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M. The largest sale was Labcorp, an estimated $121M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2015 buy was Qorvo: 779,371 shares worth $62.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Berkshire Hathaway Class B in Q1 2015, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Labcorp, cutting an estimated $121M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Allergan Inc in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $81.6M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 93 new positions and closed 109 in Q1 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4.3% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 12 May 2015.