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 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF
USMC
|
+$1.5B |
| 2 |
Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Small-Cap ETF
PSC
|
+$1.16B |
| 3 |
Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF
IG
|
+$462M |
| 4 |
Principal Active High Yield ETF
YLD
|
+$198M |
| 5 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$138M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
COR
Coresite Realty Corporation
COR
|
+$276M |
| 2 |
INFO
IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares
INFO
|
+$197M |
| 3 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$183M |
| 4 |
CONE
CyrusOne Inc Common Stock
CONE
|
+$181M |
| 5 |
S&P Global
SPGI
|
+$132M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.23% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 17.07% |
| 3 | Financials | 13.47% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.81% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2151
United Parks & Resorts
PRKS
$2.15B
| $444K | ﹤0.01% |
6,847
-1,070
| -14% | -$67.3K |
|
2152
International Seaways
INSW
$4.58B
| $441K | ﹤0.01% |
30,039
+3,778
| +14% | +$62.6K |
|
2153
BWX Technologies
BWXT
$15.8B
| $438K | ﹤0.01% |
9,142
-348
| -4% | -$18.2K |
|
|
OCDX
2154
DELISTED
Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Holdings plc Ordinary Shares
OCDX
| $438K | ﹤0.01% |
20,481
-2,734
| -12% | -$53.9K |
|
2155
Popular Inc
BPOP
$11.2B
| $437K | ﹤0.01% |
5,327
-845
| -14% | -$68.6K |
|
2156
York Water
YORW
$499M
| $437K | ﹤0.01% |
8,780
+2,222
| +34% | +$106K |
|
2157
Appian
APPN
$2.09B
| $436K | ﹤0.01% |
6,690
-1,566
| -19% | -$130K |
|
2158
U-Haul Holding Co
UHAL
$14B
| $436K | ﹤0.01% |
6,010
-940
| -14% | -$67.7K |
|
2159
Atlanticus Holdings
ATLC
$1.67B
| $434K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,083
| New | +$407K |
|
2160
Nuvation Bio
NUVB
$2.24B
| $433K | ﹤0.01% |
50,878
+38,208
| +302% | +$351K |
|
|
BBBY
2161
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$530M
| $431K | ﹤0.01% |
8,043
-4,923
| -38% | -$372K |
|
2162
Chegg
CHGG
$115M
| $429K | ﹤0.01% |
13,968
+290
| +2% | +$11.8K |
|
2163
Ameresco
AMRC
$1.48B
| $428K | ﹤0.01% |
5,257
-1,230
| -19% | -$98.4K |
|
2164
Freshpet
FRPT
$3.07B
| $421K | ﹤0.01% |
4,424
+221
| +5% | +$27.4K |
|
2165
Franklin Covey
FC
$244M
| $420K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,057
| New | +$402K |
|
|
FSR
2166
DELISTED
Fisker Inc.
FSR
| $420K | ﹤0.01% |
26,708
-5,894
| -18% | -$102K |
|
2167
Ribbon Communications
RBBN
$379M
| $416K | ﹤0.01% |
68,826
-37,414
| -35% | -$222K |
|
2168
The RMR Group
RMR
$322M
| $415K | ﹤0.01% |
11,980
-5,383
| -31% | -$186K |
|
|
FRTA
2169
DELISTED
Forterra, Inc
FRTA
| $414K | ﹤0.01% |
17,416
+7,705
| +79% | +$183K |
|
2170
Dolby
DLB
$5.73B
| $411K | ﹤0.01% |
4,321
-687
| -14% | -$61.5K |
|
2171
CryoPort
CYRX
$767M
| $408K | ﹤0.01% |
6,898
-1,614
| -19% | -$112K |
|
|
ISEE
2172
DELISTED
IVERIC bio, Inc. Common Stock
ISEE
| $407K | ﹤0.01% |
24,346
+12,902
| +113% | +$211K |
|
|
RDUS
2173
DELISTED
Radius Health, Inc.
RDUS
| $407K | ﹤0.01% |
58,750
+5,072
| +9% | +$74.4K |
|
|
GOLD
2174
Gold.com Inc
GOLD
$1.24B
| $406K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,278
| New | +$444K |
|
2175
Alector
ALEC
$171M
| $405K | ﹤0.01% |
19,614
-8,450
| -30% | -$191K |
|
Similar funds
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,728 positions worth $168B, up 9.3% from $153B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q4 2021 filing shows 154 new, 583 increased, 1,772 reduced and 205 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M. The largest sale was Coresite Realty Corporation, an estimated $276M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Real Estate and Financials.
- Principal Financial Group's largest Q4 2021 buy was Principal Investment Grade Corporate Active ETF: 17,450,000 shares worth $459M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Principal Exchange-Traded Funds Principal US Mega-Cap ETF in Q4 2021, an estimated $1.5B increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q4 2021 reduction was IHS Markit Ltd. Common Shares, cutting an estimated $197M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Coresite Realty Corporation in Q4 2021, selling an estimated $276M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $168B portfolio in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 154 new positions and closed 205 in Q4 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value rose 9.3% quarter-over-quarter to $168B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q4 2021, filed 9 Feb 2022.