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 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$343M |
| 2 |
LSXMK
Liberty Media Corporation Series C Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMK
|
+$165M |
| 3 |
Entergy
ETR
|
+$119M |
| 4 |
Murphy Oil
MUR
|
+$118M |
| 5 |
DHC
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
|
+$86.9M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MHFI
MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM
MHFI
|
+$325M |
| 2 |
Becton Dickinson
BDX
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
TJX Companies
TJX
|
+$135M |
| 4 |
Crown Castle
CCI
|
+$133M |
| 5 |
Public Service Enterprise Group
PEG
|
+$119M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Estate | 17.25% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.06% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.26% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.24% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.81% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SWFT
1976
DELISTED
Swift Transportation Company
SWFT
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
15,422
-2,819
| -15% | -$46.4K |
|
1977
Pegasystems
PEGA
$5.09B
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
+17,418
| New | +$230K |
|
|
DENN
1978
DELISTED
Denny's
DENN
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
21,596
+5,767
| +36% | +$60.9K |
|
1979
IMAX
IMAX
$2.67B
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
7,880
-210
| -3% | -$6.59K |
|
1980
Insulet
PODD
$11.8B
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
7,673
+71
| +0.9% | +$2.21K |
|
|
XHR
1981
Xenia Hotels & Resorts
XHR
$2.01B
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
13,824
-2,079
| -13% | -$32.8K |
|
1982
Stagwell
STGW
$2B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
12,616
+788
| +7% | +$15.2K |
|
|
MNDT
1983
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
13,999
+891
| +7% | +$14.4K |
|
|
BLOX
1984
DELISTED
Infoblox Inc
BLOX
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,338
| New | +$214K |
|
|
ARIA
1985
DELISTED
Ariad Pharmaceuticals Inc
ARIA
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
31,087
+1,468
| +5% | +$11K |
|
1986
Wabash National
WNC
$504M
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
18,027
+1,948
| +12% | +$26.2K |
|
1987
Element Solutions
ESI
$8.48B
| $227K | ﹤0.01% |
25,610
-5
| -0% | -$47 |
|
|
FLTX
1988
DELISTED
Fleetmatics Group PLC
FLTX
| $227K | ﹤0.01% |
5,244
-3,204
| -38% | -$128K |
|
|
CHMT
1989
DELISTED
Chemtura Corporation
CHMT
| $225K | ﹤0.01% |
8,518
-5,099
| -37% | -$138K |
|
1990
Flex
FLEX
$37.7B
| $224K | ﹤0.01% |
25,216
-3,326
| -12% | -$31K |
|
|
STAY
1991
DELISTED
Extended Stay America, Inc. Paired Share Unit
STAY
| $224K | ﹤0.01% |
14,973
-3,527
| -19% | -$53K |
|
1992
Acco Brands
ACCO
$399M
| $223K | ﹤0.01% |
21,605
-3,573
| -14% | -$34.6K |
|
1993
Dillards
DDS
$9.2B
| $222K | ﹤0.01% |
3,665
-1,984
| -35% | -$129K |
|
1994
Matador Resources
MTDR
$6.04B
| $220K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,107
| New | +$239K |
|
1995
RBC Bearings
RBC
$17.4B
| $220K | ﹤0.01% |
3,034
-95
| -3% | -$6.97K |
|
1996
Ubiquiti
UI
$31.6B
| $220K | ﹤0.01% |
5,687
-2,468
| -30% | -$91.6K |
|
1997
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
ZWS
$8.55B
| $218K | ﹤0.01% |
23,019
-5,254
| -19% | -$52.8K |
|
|
HRG
1998
DELISTED
HRG Group, Inc.
HRG
| $218K | ﹤0.01% |
15,872
+5,146
| +48% | +$70.8K |
|
1999
Ambarella
AMBA
$3.04B
| $217K | ﹤0.01% |
4,278
-2,618
| -38% | -$116K |
|
|
TDAY
2000
USA Today Co
TDAY
$1.29B
| $215K | ﹤0.01% |
11,882
+1,723
| +17% | +$28.4K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,278 positions worth $71.7B, up 4% from $68.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2016 filing shows 102 new, 1,450 increased, 582 reduced and 117 closed positions. Its largest new stake was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M. The largest sale was MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM, an estimated $325M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Real Estate at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2016 buy was S&P Global: 3,198,270 shares worth $343M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Entergy in Q2 2016, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Becton Dickinson, cutting an estimated $153M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited MCGRAW-HILL FINANCIAL INC COM in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $325M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $71.7B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 102 new positions and closed 117 in Q2 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 4% quarter-over-quarter to $71.7B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 9 Aug 2016.