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 |
Signet Jewelers
SIG
|
+$194M |
| 2 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$145M |
| 3 |
Public Storage
PSA
|
+$138M |
| 4 |
SBA Communications
SBAC
|
+$102M |
| 5 |
Element Solutions
ESI
|
+$88.3M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Williams Companies
WMB
|
+$197M |
| 2 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$153M |
| 3 |
Extra Space Storage
EXR
|
+$149M |
| 4 |
Kinder Morgan
KMI
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
SCHW
Charles Schwab
SCHW
|
+$97.4M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 16.84% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 13.83% |
| 3 | Technology | 11.7% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 11.51% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.52% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
UAM
2101
DELISTED
Universal American Corp
UAM
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
13,165
+1,394
| +12% | +$14.5K |
|
|
ELNK
2102
DELISTED
EarthLink Holdings Corp.
ELNK
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
17,561
-10,640
| -38% | -$64.5K |
|
|
FMSA
2103
DELISTED
Fairmount Santrol Holdings Inc.
FMSA
| $130K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,885
| New | +$136K |
|
|
NWBO
2104
DELISTED
Northwest Biotherapeutics, Inc. Common stock
NWBO
| $128K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,868
| New | +$113K |
|
2105
First Busey Corp
BUSE
$2.56B
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
6,319
-535
| -8% | -$10.4K |
|
2106
CBIZ
CBZ
$2.47B
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
12,971
+1,502
| +13% | +$14K |
|
|
ADAM
2107
Adamas Trust
ADAM
$780M
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
4,179
-95
| -2% | -$2.98K |
|
|
SGYP
2108
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc Common Stock
SGYP
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,114
| New | +$73.3K |
|
|
PGI
2109
DELISTED
PREMIERE GLOBAL SERVICES, INC.
PGI
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
12,179
-2,157
| -15% | -$21.8K |
|
|
RATE
2110
DELISTED
Bankrate Inc
RATE
| $121K | ﹤0.01% |
11,512
-1,167
| -9% | -$14.1K |
|
2111
Coeur Mining
CDE
$15.6B
| $119K | ﹤0.01% |
20,777
-8,856
| -30% | -$48.5K |
|
|
RKUS
2112
DELISTED
RUCKUS WIRELESS INC COM STK (DE)
RKUS
| $118K | ﹤0.01% |
11,379
-538
| -5% | -$6.16K |
|
|
SHOR
2113
DELISTED
ShoreTel, Inc.
SHOR
| $116K | ﹤0.01% |
17,064
-1,388
| -8% | -$9.63K |
|
2114
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
$2.14B
| $114K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,391
| New | +$138K |
|
2115
Exelixis
EXEL
$14B
| $111K | ﹤0.01% |
+29,632
| New | +$96.3K |
|
|
XCRA
2116
DELISTED
Xcerra Corporation
XCRA
| $110K | ﹤0.01% |
14,551
-498
| -3% | -$4.47K |
|
2117
Photronics
PLAB
$1.71B
| $109K | ﹤0.01% |
11,477
-644
| -5% | -$6.04K |
|
|
LIOX
2118
DELISTED
Lionbridge Technologies
LIOX
| $109K | ﹤0.01% |
17,708
-1,362
| -7% | -$7.95K |
|
|
IMMU
2119
DELISTED
Immunomedics Inc
IMMU
| $107K | ﹤0.01% |
26,464
+3,929
| +17% | +$16.1K |
|
|
PKD
2120
DELISTED
Parker Drilling Company
PKD
| $106K | ﹤0.01% |
2,137
-112
| -5% | -$6.23K |
|
|
HILL
2121
DELISTED
DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP
HILL
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
+16,848
| New | +$112K |
|
2122
Amkor Technology
AMKR
$11.4B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
17,085
-7,464
| -30% | -$53.8K |
|
2123
Corcept Therapeutics
CORT
$9.97B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
+17,038
| New | +$104K |
|
2124
Curis
CRIS
$9.24M
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
+15
| New | +$90.1K |
|
2125
Cleveland-Cliffs
CLF
$7.06B
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
23,424
-401,790
| -94% | -$2.14M |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2015, Principal Financial Group held 2,297 positions worth $67.1B, down 0.1% from $67.1B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 10% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q2 2015 filing shows 141 new, 1,017 increased, 1,005 reduced and 125 closed positions. Its largest new stake was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M. The largest sale was Williams Companies, an estimated $197M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, up from 16% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q2 2015 buy was KKR & Co: 2,168,556 shares worth $49.6M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Signet Jewelers in Q2 2015, an estimated $194M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q2 2015 reduction was Williams Companies, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Paramount Group in Q2 2015, selling an estimated $80.7M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 10% of its $67.1B portfolio in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group opened 141 new positions and closed 125 in Q2 2015.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.1% quarter-over-quarter to $67.1B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q2 2015, filed 10 Aug 2015.