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 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$112M |
| 2 |
EOG Resources
EOG
|
+$105M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$103M |
| 4 |
CVS Health
CVS
|
+$101M |
| 5 |
Kilroy Realty
KRC
|
+$98.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$130M |
| 2 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$110M |
| 3 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$84.4M |
| 4 |
LVNTA
Liberty Interactive Corporation Series A Liberty Ventures
LVNTA
|
+$77.5M |
| 5 |
PayPal
PYPL
|
+$76.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 15.91% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.11% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.79% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1976
Ubiquiti
UI
$32.4B
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
5,846
-5,771
| -50% | -$315K |
|
1977
Credit Acceptance
CACC
$5.84B
| $334K | ﹤0.01% |
1,536
-353
| -19% | -$68.4K |
|
1978
McEwen Inc
MUX
$1.03B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,417
| New | +$353K |
|
1979
Universal Display
OLED
$3.85B
| $330K | ﹤0.01% |
5,853
-3,604
| -38% | -$198K |
|
|
MSGN
1980
DELISTED
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
| $330K | ﹤0.01% |
15,328
-175
| -1% | -$3.49K |
|
1981
Park National Corp
PRK
$3.74B
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
2,752
+352
| +15% | +$37.6K |
|
1982
Dell
DELL
$253B
| $328K | ﹤0.01% |
21,258
-34,760
| -62% | -$498K |
|
|
QTS
1983
DELISTED
QTS REALTY TRUST, INC.
QTS
| $326K | ﹤0.01% |
6,560
-267,861
| -98% | -$12.9M |
|
|
KITE
1984
DELISTED
Kite Pharma, Inc.
KITE
| $326K | ﹤0.01% |
7,271
+298
| +4% | +$14.6K |
|
|
MEET
1985
DELISTED
The Meet Group, Inc. Common Stock
MEET
| $326K | ﹤0.01% |
+66,275
| New | +$342K |
|
|
WMGI
1986
DELISTED
Wright Medical Group Inc
WMGI
| $325K | ﹤0.01% |
14,142
+115
| +0.8% | +$2.67K |
|
1987
Cimpress
CMPR
$2.43B
| $324K | ﹤0.01% |
3,542
-4,166
| -54% | -$378K |
|
|
GNC
1988
DELISTED
GNC Holdings, Inc.
GNC
| $324K | ﹤0.01% |
29,374
+14,507
| +98% | +$227K |
|
1989
Univest Financial
UVSP
$1.24B
| $320K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,367
| New | +$276K |
|
1990
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$11.3B
| $319K | ﹤0.01% |
30,193
+6,257
| +26% | +$66.7K |
|
1991
Cohen & Steers
CNS
$4.24B
| $319K | ﹤0.01% |
9,494
+4,315
| +83% | +$158K |
|
1992
Prothena Corp
PRTA
$448M
| $317K | ﹤0.01% |
6,451
+270
| +4% | +$14.9K |
|
1993
Groupon
GRPN
$1.07B
| $316K | ﹤0.01% |
4,764
+380
| +9% | +$32K |
|
1994
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$84.7M
| $313K | ﹤0.01% |
3,767
+2,777
| +281% | +$251K |
|
1995
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
LXRX
$1.04B
| $313K | ﹤0.01% |
+22,614
| New | +$363K |
|
|
BUFF
1996
DELISTED
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc
BUFF
| $312K | ﹤0.01% |
12,990
-1,296
| -9% | -$31.4K |
|
|
SDRL
1997
DELISTED
Seadrill Limited Common Stock
SDRL
| $309K | ﹤0.01% |
339
+22
| +7% | +$16.1K |
|
1998
Hilltop Holdings
HTH
$2.28B
| $308K | ﹤0.01% |
10,352
+217
| +2% | +$5.77K |
|
1999
KT
KT
$8.95B
| $306K | ﹤0.01% |
21,743
+5,635
| +35% | +$84.8K |
|
2000
Insulet
PODD
$11.6B
| $304K | ﹤0.01% |
8,079
+320
| +4% | +$11.9K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2016, Principal Financial Group held 2,300 positions worth $78.8B, up 3.7% from $76B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.7% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2016 filing shows 133 new, 1,352 increased, 702 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M. The largest sale was ExxonMobil, an estimated $130M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2016 buy was Liberty Expedia Holdings, Inc. Class A Common Stock: 2,233,978 shares worth $88.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Chevron in Q4 2016, an estimated $112M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2016 reduction was ExxonMobil, cutting an estimated $130M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited PIEDMONT NATURAL GAS CO INC(NC in Q4 2016, selling an estimated $35.9M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.7% of its $78.8B portfolio in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group opened 133 new positions and closed 71 in Q4 2016.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $78.8B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2016, filed 13 Feb 2017.