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 |
Aon
AON
|
+$228M |
| 2 |
RTX Corp
RTX
|
+$144M |
| 3 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$130M |
| 4 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$110M |
| 5 |
Archer Daniels Midland
ADM
|
+$107M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lamar Advertising Co
LAMR
|
+$141M |
| 2 |
BRE
BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A
BRE
|
+$122M |
| 3 |
Norfolk Southern
NSC
|
+$106M |
| 4 |
OA
Orbital ATK, Inc.
OA
|
+$103M |
| 5 |
Gentex
GNTX
|
+$92M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 15.65% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 12.39% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.28% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.01% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2076
Credit Acceptance
CACC
$5.78B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
1,689
-750
| -31% | -$99K |
|
2077
iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF
EWT
$9.99B
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,588
| New | +$198K |
|
2078
Wabash National
WNC
$538M
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
14,615
-5,049
| -26% | -$69.2K |
|
|
AUXL
2079
DELISTED
AUXILIUM PHARAMCEUTICALS INC
AUXL
| $208K | ﹤0.01% |
10,362
-5,397
| -34% | -$124K |
|
2080
Neurocrine Biosciences
NBIX
$17.7B
| $207K | ﹤0.01% |
13,924
-4,415
| -24% | -$62.3K |
|
|
CTCT
2081
DELISTED
CONSTANT CONTACT, INC COM
CTCT
| $207K | ﹤0.01% |
6,448
-3,480
| -35% | -$96.9K |
|
2082
Burlington
BURL
$22.5B
| $205K | ﹤0.01% |
6,444
-854
| -12% | -$24.7K |
|
2083
Renasant Corp
RNST
$4B
| $205K | ﹤0.01% |
7,051
-1,491
| -17% | -$41.9K |
|
|
DENN
2084
DELISTED
Denny's
DENN
| $204K | ﹤0.01% |
31,341
-11,040
| -26% | -$72K |
|
2085
Greenlight Captial
GLRE
$570M
| $203K | ﹤0.01% |
6,165
-3,180
| -34% | -$103K |
|
2086
Expro Ltd
XPRO
$1.78B
| $202K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,366
| New | +$201K |
|
|
HA
2087
DELISTED
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
HA
| $202K | ﹤0.01% |
14,721
+468
| +3% | +$6.76K |
|
|
INFI
2088
DELISTED
Infinity Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
INFI
| $202K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,861
| New | +$165K |
|
|
TUMI
2089
DELISTED
TUMI HLDGS INC COM
TUMI
| $202K | ﹤0.01% |
10,019
-5,036
| -33% | -$102K |
|
2090
Novavax
NVAX
$1.23B
| $201K | ﹤0.01% |
2,175
-406
| -16% | -$35.7K |
|
|
ELGX
2091
DELISTED
Endologix Inc
ELGX
| $201K | ﹤0.01% |
1,319
-664
| -33% | -$88.4K |
|
2092
Gogo Inc
GOGO
$540M
| $200K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,248
| New | +$177K |
|
2093
Halozyme
HALO
$9.66B
| $200K | ﹤0.01% |
20,262
-7,766
| -28% | -$65.9K |
|
2094
W&T Offshore
WTI
$492M
| $200K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,232
| New | +$202K |
|
|
NADL
2095
DELISTED
North Atlantic Drilling Ltd
NADL
| $200K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,879
| New | +$176K |
|
|
PMCS
2096
DELISTED
P M C SIERRA INC
PMCS
| $199K | ﹤0.01% |
26,092
-46,045
| -64% | -$333K |
|
2097
AtriCure
ATRC
$1.89B
| $195K | ﹤0.01% |
10,630
+512
| +5% | +$8.52K |
|
|
KNL
2098
DELISTED
Knoll, Inc.
KNL
| $193K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,148
| New | +$196K |
|
|
FOE
2099
DELISTED
Ferro Corporation
FOE
| $192K | ﹤0.01% |
15,326
-7,350
| -32% | -$94.2K |
|
|
ANAC
2100
DELISTED
ANACOR PHARMACEUTICALS INC COM
ANAC
| $192K | ﹤0.01% |
10,802
-1,915
| -15% | -$30.8K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2014, Principal Financial Group held 2,412 positions worth $59.5B, up 6.1% from $56.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 9.6% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2014 filing shows 154 new, 902 increased, 1,162 reduced and 172 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M. The largest sale was Lamar Advertising Co, an estimated $141M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 16% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2014 buy was Navient: 3,397,915 shares worth $60.2M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Aon in Q2 2014, an estimated $228M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2014 reduction was Lamar Advertising Co, cutting an estimated $141M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited BRE PROPERTIES INC CL A in Q2 2014, selling an estimated $122M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 9.6% of its $59.5B portfolio in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 172 in Q2 2014.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 6.1% quarter-over-quarter to $59.5B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2014, filed 12 Aug 2014.