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 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$179M |
| 2 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
SRC
SPIRIT REALTY CAPITAL, INC.
SRC
|
+$120M |
| 4 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$107M |
| 5 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$87.6M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$199M |
| 2 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$162M |
| 3 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$132M |
| 4 |
ARG
Airgas Inc
ARG
|
+$127M |
| 5 |
Host Hotels & Resorts
HST
|
+$115M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 16.66% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.07% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.88% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.37% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 10.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FIT
1976
DELISTED
Fitbit, Inc. Class A common stock
FIT
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
15,922
+3,343
| +27% | +$53.1K |
|
|
DRII
1977
DELISTED
DIAMOND RESORTS INTL, INC
DRII
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
9,900
+630
| +7% | +$13.5K |
|
|
KNL
1978
DELISTED
Knoll, Inc.
KNL
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
11,035
+448
| +4% | +$8.41K |
|
1979
Delek US
DK
$3.98B
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
15,614
+2,609
| +20% | +$42.1K |
|
|
CSOD
1980
DELISTED
Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc.
CSOD
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
7,224
+146
| +2% | +$4.41K |
|
|
ARI
1981
Apollo Commercial Real Estate
ARI
$864M
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
14,457
+299
| +2% | +$4.8K |
|
|
MNDT
1982
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
13,108
-12,230
| -48% | -$199K |
|
|
NYRT
1983
DELISTED
New York REIT, Inc.
NYRT
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
2,313
+89
| +4% | +$8.94K |
|
1984
Columbia Sportswear
COLM
$3.25B
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,885
| New | +$213K |
|
|
WEB
1985
DELISTED
Web.com Group, Inc.
WEB
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
11,696
+655
| +6% | +$12K |
|
1986
Artisan Partners
APAM
$2.86B
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
7,446
+479
| +7% | +$14K |
|
1987
Scorpio Tankers
STNG
$3.91B
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
3,954
+343
| +9% | +$20.3K |
|
1988
RBC Bearings
RBC
$17.4B
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,129
| New | +$198K |
|
1989
Evertec
EVTC
$1.97B
| $228K | ﹤0.01% |
16,321
+530
| +3% | +$7.16K |
|
1990
Huron Consulting
HURN
$2.76B
| $228K | ﹤0.01% |
3,924
-443
| -10% | -$24.5K |
|
1991
Acco Brands
ACCO
$399M
| $226K | ﹤0.01% |
25,178
+471
| +2% | +$3.29K |
|
|
MEG
1992
DELISTED
Media General, Inc
MEG
| $223K | ﹤0.01% |
13,655
+539
| +4% | +$8.69K |
|
|
MDR
1993
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $222K | ﹤0.01% |
18,074
+1,112
| +7% | +$10.6K |
|
|
AVG
1994
DELISTED
AVG Technologies N.V.
AVG
| $222K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,691
| New | +$200K |
|
1995
Pricesmart
PSMT
$5.94B
| $221K | ﹤0.01% |
2,608
+53
| +2% | +$4.12K |
|
|
BUFF
1996
DELISTED
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc
BUFF
| $221K | ﹤0.01% |
+8,632
| New | +$166K |
|
1997
Element Solutions
ESI
$8.48B
| $220K | ﹤0.01% |
25,615
-5,684,075
| -100% | -$44.8M |
|
1998
Nelnet
NNI
$4.96B
| $219K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,575
| New | +$195K |
|
|
GIMO
1999
DELISTED
Gigamon Inc.
GIMO
| $219K | ﹤0.01% |
+7,054
| New | +$184K |
|
|
AXLL
2000
DELISTED
AXIALL CORP COM STK (DE)
AXLL
| $218K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,978
| New | +$176K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,260 positions worth $68.9B, up 2.4% from $67.3B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2016 filing shows 68 new, 1,560 increased, 497 reduced and 87 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M. The largest sale was Ventas, an estimated $199M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2016 buy was Interxion Holding N.V.: 2,114,257 shares worth $73.1M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Welltower in Q1 2016, an estimated $179M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2016 reduction was Ventas, cutting an estimated $199M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BROADCOM CORP CL-A in Q1 2016, selling an estimated $42.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $68.9B portfolio in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 87 in Q1 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 2.4% quarter-over-quarter to $68.9B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2016, filed 10 May 2016.