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 |
GLIBA
GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DE)
GLIBA
|
+$171M |
| 2 |
FRC
First Republic Bank
FRC
|
+$124M |
| 3 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$95.1M |
| 4 |
Brookfield
BN
|
+$92.9M |
| 5 |
Hilton Worldwide
HLT
|
+$88.5M |
Top Sells
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.07% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 14.09% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.35% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.15% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.08% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CZR
2126
DELISTED
Caesars Entertainment Corporation
CZR
| $164K | ﹤0.01% |
14,552
| – | – |
|
2127
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
LXRX
$1.04B
| $163K | ﹤0.01% |
18,977
+1,680
| +10% | +$15.5K |
|
|
ACHN
2128
DELISTED
Achillion Pharmaceuticals
ACHN
| $159K | ﹤0.01% |
42,928
+5,157
| +14% | +$16.9K |
|
2129
Coeur Mining
CDE
$15.9B
| $156K | ﹤0.01% |
19,450
+190
| +1% | +$1.52K |
|
2130
Groupon
GRPN
$1.06B
| $155K | ﹤0.01% |
1,784
-219
| -11% | -$21.2K |
|
|
ALDR
2131
DELISTED
Alder Biopharmaceuticals
ALDR
| $155K | ﹤0.01% |
12,170
+1,090
| +10% | +$15.8K |
|
|
CBI
2132
DELISTED
Chicago Bridge & Iron Nv
CBI
| $154K | ﹤0.01% |
10,660
| – | – |
|
2133
Hecla Mining
HL
$10B
| $152K | ﹤0.01% |
41,339
| – | – |
|
2134
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.64B
| $152K | ﹤0.01% |
10,625
+34
| +0.3% | +$509 |
|
2135
Acco Brands
ACCO
$390M
| $139K | ﹤0.01% |
11,108
-6,254
| -36% | -$78.3K |
|
|
SGYP
2136
DELISTED
Synergy Pharmaceuticals, Inc Common Stock
SGYP
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
73,453
+1,489
| +2% | +$3.15K |
|
2137
AXT Inc
AXTI
$3.07B
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
18,381
+1,723
| +10% | +$14K |
|
|
CETV
2138
DELISTED
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd
CETV
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
31,427
+1,785
| +6% | +$8.08K |
|
2139
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
$2.35B
| $131K | ﹤0.01% |
27,478
+2,285
| +9% | +$11.7K |
|
|
KERX
2140
DELISTED
Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc
KERX
| $129K | ﹤0.01% |
31,507
+183
| +0.6% | +$852 |
|
2141
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
INO
$54M
| $127K | ﹤0.01% |
2,257
-36
| -2% | -$1.95K |
|
|
KDNY
2142
DELISTED
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
KDNY
| $125K | ﹤0.01% |
2,682
+243
| +10% | +$8.89K |
|
|
AGEN
2143
Agenus
AGEN
$329M
| $122K | ﹤0.01% |
1,316
+17
| +1% | +$1.51K |
|
|
CALA
2144
DELISTED
Calithera Biosciences, Inc
CALA
| $122K | ﹤0.01% |
967
+81
| +9% | +$12.6K |
|
|
FRBK
2145
DELISTED
Republic First Bancorp Inc
FRBK
| $120K | ﹤0.01% |
13,823
+1,302
| +10% | +$11.3K |
|
|
HAPN
2146
Happen Inc
HAPN
$2.23B
| $119K | ﹤0.01% |
6,819
-605
| -8% | -$11.7K |
|
2147
Smart Sand
SND
$179M
| $117K | ﹤0.01% |
20,050
+1,883
| +10% | +$15.5K |
|
2148
Coherus Oncology
CHRS
$227M
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,410
| New | +$114K |
|
2149
Lloyds Banking Group
LYG
$90.7B
| $115K | ﹤0.01% |
30,879
+11,881
| +63% | +$46K |
|
|
ELGX
2150
DELISTED
Endologix Inc
ELGX
| $113K | ﹤0.01% |
2,684
-67
| -2% | -$2.88K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2018, Principal Financial Group held 2,291 positions worth $105B, down 3.6% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 11% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q1 2018 filing shows 52 new, 1,357 increased, 770 reduced and 85 closed positions. Its largest new stake was GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DE): 3,264,583 shares worth $173M. The largest sale was Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF, an estimated $791M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Technology.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q1 2018 buy was GCI Liberty, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DE): 3,264,583 shares worth $173M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to First Republic Bank in Q1 2018, an estimated $124M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q1 2018 reduction was Loews, cutting an estimated $99.2M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q1 2018, selling an estimated $791M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 11% of its $105B portfolio in Q1 2018.
- Principal Financial Group opened 52 new positions and closed 85 in Q1 2018.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 3.6% quarter-over-quarter to $105B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q1 2018, filed 14 May 2018.