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 |
CoStar Group
CSGP
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
VAC
|
+$246M |
| 3 |
Broadstone Net Lease
BNL
|
+$244M |
| 4 |
Tyler Technologies
TYL
|
+$235M |
| 5 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$173M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Motorola Solutions
MSI
|
+$309M |
| 2 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$303M |
| 3 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Gartner
IT
|
+$262M |
| 5 |
CBRE Group
CBRE
|
+$213M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 18.69% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.93% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.35% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.25% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
Hasbro
HAS
$13.5B
| $193M | 0.12% |
2,038,882
-759,244
| -27% | -$73M |
|
177
United Parcel Service
UPS
$88.9B
| $191M | 0.12% |
919,771
+43,437
| +5% | +$8.69M |
|
178
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$4.76B
| $190M | 0.12% |
3,188,098
+1,761,196
| +123% | +$112M |
|
179
Philip Morris
PM
$309B
| $188M | 0.12% |
1,898,617
+59,725
| +3% | +$5.73M |
|
|
MGP
180
DELISTED
MGM Growth Properties LLC Class A common shares representing limited liability company interests
MGP
| $180M | 0.12% |
4,927,629
+908,750
| +23% | +$32.4M |
|
181
Lowe's Companies
LOW
$121B
| $179M | 0.12% |
922,394
+8,322
| +0.9% | +$1.63M |
|
182
Xcel Energy
XEL
$49.2B
| $178M | 0.12% |
2,707,579
-287,269
| -10% | -$20M |
|
183
Citigroup
C
$213B
| $175M | 0.11% |
2,479,502
+11,070
| +0.4% | +$819K |
|
184
Ventas
VTR
$47.5B
| $175M | 0.11% |
3,069,353
+2,493,544
| +433% | +$139M |
|
185
Public Storage
PSA
$61.5B
| $175M | 0.11% |
582,297
+51,700
| +10% | +$14.5M |
|
186
Amgen
AMGN
$209B
| $174M | 0.11% |
715,348
+2,215
| +0.3% | +$545K |
|
187
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ICLR
$13.7B
| $172M | 0.11% |
833,340
-40,168
| -5% | -$8.67M |
|
188
Tyson Foods
TSN
$21.5B
| $172M | 0.11% |
2,331,033
-109,972
| -5% | -$8.53M |
|
189
Applied Materials
AMAT
$347B
| $169M | 0.11% |
1,184,893
+16,012
| +1% | +$2.15M |
|
|
HR
190
DELISTED
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
| $167M | 0.11% |
5,539,198
+128,719
| +2% | +$4.01M |
|
191
Bright Horizons
BFAM
$4.35B
| $163M | 0.11% |
1,106,954
+176,422
| +19% | +$26.4M |
|
192
ServiceNow
NOW
$120B
| $162M | 0.1% |
1,471,425
-84,765
| -5% | -$8.59M |
|
193
Park Hotels & Resorts
PK
$3.08B
| $161M | 0.1% |
7,834,419
+80,704
| +1% | +$1.73M |
|
194
Goldman Sachs
GS
$289B
| $160M | 0.1% |
420,987
+5,899
| +1% | +$2.11M |
|
195
IBM
IBM
$213B
| $160M | 0.1% |
1,139,984
+46,969
| +4% | +$6.42M |
|
196
Liberty Broadband Class A
LBRDA
$4.89B
| $159M | 0.1% |
946,017
+17,025
| +2% | +$2.66M |
|
197
Boeing
BA
$169B
| $158M | 0.1% |
660,311
+9,897
| +2% | +$2.39M |
|
198
MKS Inc
MKSI
$17.4B
| $157M | 0.1% |
880,405
+19,797
| +2% | +$3.6M |
|
199
RTX Corp
RTX
$290B
| $154M | 0.1% |
1,808,317
+27,258
| +2% | +$2.29M |
|
200
Lam Research
LRCX
$316B
| $153M | 0.1% |
2,354,250
-52,240
| -2% | -$3.3M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,712 positions worth $155B, up 8.9% from $142B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2021 filing shows 231 new, 1,591 increased, 764 reduced and 116 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M. The largest sale was Motorola Solutions, an estimated $309M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2021 buy was Lifestance Health: 2,210,167 shares worth $61.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to CoStar Group in Q2 2021, an estimated $486M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2021 reduction was Motorola Solutions, cutting an estimated $309M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited New Oriental in Q2 2021, selling an estimated $68.1M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $155B portfolio in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 231 new positions and closed 116 in Q2 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 8.9% quarter-over-quarter to $155B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2021, filed 10 Aug 2021.