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 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$194M |
| 2 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$145M |
| 3 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
Element Solutions
ESI
|
+$88.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
Kinder Morgan
KMI
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$97.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.84% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.83% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.7% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.52% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
DENN
1976
DELISTED
Denny's
DENN
| $266K | ﹤0.01% |
22,892
-2,395
| -9% | -$26.7K |
|
1977
Insulet
PODD
$11.6B
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
8,556
-1,511
| -15% | -$44.5K |
|
|
KITE
1978
DELISTED
Kite Pharma, Inc.
KITE
| $265K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,347
| New | +$248K |
|
|
OVTI
1979
DELISTED
OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC
OVTI
| $264K | ﹤0.01% |
10,081
-19
| -0.2% | -$509 |
|
1980
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
IRWD
$634M
| $262K | ﹤0.01% |
25,924
-515
| -2% | -$5.99K |
|
1981
Mueller Water Products
MWA
$4.04B
| $258K | ﹤0.01% |
28,394
-1,561
| -5% | -$15K |
|
|
TTPH
1982
DELISTED
Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
TTPH
| $258K | ﹤0.01% |
+272
| New | +$222K |
|
1983
Churchill Downs
CHDN
$6.22B
| $253K | ﹤0.01% |
12,156
-2,526
| -17% | -$51K |
|
|
SYNT
1984
DELISTED
Syntel Inc
SYNT
| $253K | ﹤0.01% |
5,330
-317
| -6% | -$15.1K |
|
|
BLOX
1985
DELISTED
Infoblox Inc
BLOX
| $253K | ﹤0.01% |
9,640
-898
| -9% | -$22.7K |
|
|
ESGR
1986
DELISTED
Enstar Group
ESGR
| $251K | ﹤0.01% |
1,617
+25
| +2% | +$3.73K |
|
|
TFCF
1987
DELISTED
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
| $249K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,715
| New | +$256K |
|
1988
Prothena Corp
PRTA
$442M
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,716
| New | +$186K |
|
|
NYRT
1989
DELISTED
New York REIT, Inc.
NYRT
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
2,494
-127
| -5% | -$12.4K |
|
|
DPLO
1990
DELISTED
DIPLOMAT PHARMACY, INC.
DPLO
| $244K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,454
| New | +$205K |
|
|
TRNX
1991
DELISTED
TORNIER N V SHARES (NLD)
TRNX
| $244K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,751
| New | +$254K |
|
1992
TriMas Corp
TRS
$1.44B
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
10,283
-956
| -9% | -$22.8K |
|
|
MEG
1993
DELISTED
Media General, Inc
MEG
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
14,711
+1,747
| +13% | +$29K |
|
|
SIR
1994
DELISTED
SELECT INCOME REIT
SIR
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
+26,643
| New | +$273K |
|
|
DMC
1995
Del Monte Corp
DMC
$1.38B
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
6,235
-541
| -8% | -$20.9K |
|
1996
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.83B
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
13,112
-1,282
| -9% | -$21.3K |
|
|
MACK
1997
DELISTED
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MACK
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
2,481
+120
| +5% | +$11.4K |
|
1998
Trex
TREX
$4.56B
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
19,344
-1,768
| -8% | -$22.7K |
|
|
ARIA
1999
DELISTED
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc
ARIA
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
28,864
+2,281
| +9% | +$20.2K |
|
2000
Evertec
EVTC
$1.94B
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
11,192
-667
| -6% | -$14.7K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,297 positions worth $67.1B, down 0.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 filing shows 141 new, 1,017 increased, 1,005 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M. The largest sale was Williams Companies, an estimated $197M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2015 buy was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Signet Jewelers in Q2 2015, an estimated $194M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Williams Companies, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Paramount Group in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $80.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 141 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 10 Aug 2015.