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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MYCC
2051
DELISTED
ClubCorp Holdings, Inc.
MYCC
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,562
| New | +$147K |
|
|
FOE
2052
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $149K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,132
| New | +$148K |
|
2053
GoPro
GPRO
$120M
| $146K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,503
| New | +$150K |
|
|
PNK
2054
DELISTED
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.
PNK
| $146K | ﹤0.01% |
13,147
-416,688
| -97% | -$8.05M |
|
2055
Kosmos Energy
KOS
$1.47B
| $145K | ﹤0.01% |
26,524
-5,078
| -16% | -$28.7K |
|
2056
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$10.6B
| $144K | ﹤0.01% |
25,064
+5,925
| +31% | +$34.6K |
|
2057
Photronics
PLAB
$1.65B
| $142K | ﹤0.01% |
15,930
-360
| -2% | -$3.57K |
|
|
RWT
2058
Redwood Trust
RWT
$588M
| $141K | ﹤0.01% |
10,192
-1,661
| -14% | -$22.3K |
|
|
ELGX
2059
DELISTED
Endologix Inc
ELGX
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
1,084
-279
| -20% | -$32.1K |
|
|
LQ
2060
DELISTED
La Quinta Holdings Inc.
LQ
| $129K | ﹤0.01% |
11,337
-1,241
| -10% | -$14.8K |
|
|
ELNK
2061
DELISTED
EarthLink Holdings Corp.
ELNK
| $129K | ﹤0.01% |
20,213
+720
| +4% | +$4.41K |
|
|
TIVO
2062
DELISTED
TIVO INC
TIVO
| $124K | ﹤0.01% |
12,564
-514
| -4% | -$4.97K |
|
|
FOLD
2063
DELISTED
Amicus Therapeutics
FOLD
| $122K | ﹤0.01% |
22,411
+2,122
| +10% | +$14.8K |
|
|
SGYP
2064
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc Common Stock
SGYP
| $121K | ﹤0.01% |
31,927
+14,422
| +82% | +$48.9K |
|
2065
MBIA
MBI
$275M
| $120K | ﹤0.01% |
17,581
-1,628
| -8% | -$12.1K |
|
|
WIN
2066
DELISTED
Windstream Holdings Inc
WIN
| $119K | ﹤0.01% |
2,566
-477
| -16% | -$20.3K |
|
2067
Alaunos Therapeutics
TCRT
$4.64M
| $117K | ﹤0.01% |
143
+8
| +6% | +$8.71K |
|
|
MACK
2068
DELISTED
Merrimack Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
MACK
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
2,702
+128
| +5% | +$6.97K |
|
|
FCH
2069
DELISTED
Felcor Lodging Trust
FCH
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
18,238
-1,919
| -10% | -$13.5K |
|
2070
FerroAtlántica
GSM
$590M
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
13,180
+1,019
| +8% | +$9.35K |
|
2071
Lattice Semiconductor
LSCC
$16B
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
21,167
+8,914
| +73% | +$49.7K |
|
|
ORBC
2072
DELISTED
ORBCOMM, Inc.
ORBC
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
11,367
+401
| +4% | +$3.87K |
|
|
HAPN
2073
Happen Inc
HAPN
$2.14B
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,170
| New | +$149K |
|
|
SNR
2074
DELISTED
NEW SENIOR INVESTMENT GROUP INC.
SNR
| $109K | ﹤0.01% |
10,200
-1,897
| -16% | -$20.2K |
|
2075
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$85.6M
| $108K | ﹤0.01% |
973
-72
| -7% | -$8.75K |
|
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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.