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 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$221M |
| 2 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$168M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$150M |
| 4 |
PPL
PPL Corp
PPL
|
+$119M |
| 5 |
General Dynamics
GD
|
+$100M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
BKW
BURGER KING WORLDWIDE
BKW
|
+$170M |
| 2 |
TYC
TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL)
TYC
|
+$136M |
| 3 |
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
|
+$123M |
| 4 |
AbbVie
ABBV
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Trane Technologies
TT
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.98% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.38% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.77% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.83% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.03% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
INVN
2051
DELISTED
Invensense Inc
INVN
| $180K | ﹤0.01% |
11,086
-1,949
| -15% | -$32.7K |
|
|
PMCS
2052
DELISTED
P M C SIERRA INC
PMCS
| $180K | ﹤0.01% |
19,680
-6,412
| -25% | -$50.7K |
|
2053
PENN Entertainment
PENN
$2.84B
| $178K | ﹤0.01% |
12,949
-2,069
| -14% | -$26.8K |
|
|
BEL
2054
DELISTED
Belmond Ltd.
BEL
| $178K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,361
| New | +$164K |
|
2055
Innoviva
INVA
$1.6B
| $177K | ﹤0.01% |
12,516
-4,080
| -25% | -$61.3K |
|
2056
Acco Brands
ACCO
$399M
| $172K | ﹤0.01% |
19,097
-6,220
| -25% | -$51.3K |
|
2057
Modine Manufacturing
MOD
$9.46B
| $169K | ﹤0.01% |
12,415
-3,469
| -22% | -$43.3K |
|
|
SAFE
2058
Safehold
SAFE
$1.17B
| $169K | ﹤0.01% |
2,538
-826
| -25% | -$55K |
|
|
FOE
2059
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $169K | ﹤0.01% |
13,035
-2,291
| -15% | -$30.1K |
|
2060
National CineMedia
NCMI
$378M
| $167K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,159
| New | +$166K |
|
|
SGMO
2061
DELISTED
SANGAMO THERAPEUTICS INC
SGMO
| $167K | ﹤0.01% |
10,973
-3,037
| -22% | -$36.9K |
|
2062
Halozyme
HALO
$9.88B
| $166K | ﹤0.01% |
17,202
-3,196
| -16% | -$28.4K |
|
2063
Sarepta Therapeutics
SRPT
$1.64B
| $166K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,479
| New | +$194K |
|
2064
Accuray
ARAY
$27.5M
| $164K | ﹤0.01% |
21,726
-3,817
| -15% | -$26.9K |
|
2065
Wabash National
WNC
$504M
| $162K | ﹤0.01% |
13,125
-1,490
| -10% | -$17K |
|
2066
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$10.6B
| $160K | ﹤0.01% |
22,591
-7,605
| -25% | -$52.7K |
|
|
ELGX
2067
DELISTED
Endologix Inc
ELGX
| $158K | ﹤0.01% |
1,034
-285
| -22% | -$35.6K |
|
|
HZNP
2068
DELISTED
Horizon Therapeutics Public Limited Company Ordinary Shares
HZNP
| $153K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,891
| New | +$149K |
|
2069
Ribbon Communications
RBBN
$386M
| $152K | ﹤0.01% |
7,660
-1,346
| -15% | -$23.8K |
|
|
RKUS
2070
DELISTED
RUCKUS WIRELESS INC COM STK (DE)
RKUS
| $151K | ﹤0.01% |
12,549
+541
| +5% | +$6.54K |
|
|
GTI
2071
DELISTED
GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD
GTI
| $149K | ﹤0.01% |
29,480
+6,271
| +27% | +$27.5K |
|
2072
Lattice Semiconductor
LSCC
$16B
| $148K | ﹤0.01% |
21,512
-3,780
| -15% | -$24.8K |
|
2073
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$649M
| $148K | ﹤0.01% |
20,281
-3,564
| -15% | -$26.7K |
|
2074
Nordic American Tanker
NAT
$1.36B
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
14,720
-327
| -2% | -$2.81K |
|
|
RATE
2075
DELISTED
Bankrate Inc
RATE
| $144K | ﹤0.01% |
11,552
-1,336
| -10% | -$15.1K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,313 positions worth $64.4B, up 9.2% from $58.9B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2014 filing shows 109 new, 1,177 increased, 869 reduced and 142 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M. The largest sale was BURGER KING WORLDWIDE, an estimated $170M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2014 buy was Restaurant Brands International: 5,750,957 shares worth $225M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to PPL Corp in Q4 2014, an estimated $119M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2014 reduction was TYCO INTL PLC COM SHS (IRL), cutting an estimated $136M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BURGER KING WORLDWIDE in Q4 2014, selling an estimated $170M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $64.4B portfolio in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 109 new positions and closed 142 in Q4 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.2% quarter-over-quarter to $64.4B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2014, filed 12 Feb 2015.