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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2201
Eastern Bankshares
EBC
$5.35B
| $363K | ﹤0.01% |
17,992
-1,082
| -6% | -$22.5K |
|
|
SPR
2202
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $361K | ﹤0.01% |
8,367
-680
| -8% | -$29.1K |
|
|
AGNT
2203
AGNT Inc
AGNT
$693M
| $360K | ﹤0.01% |
10,674
-2,494
| -19% | -$103K |
|
2204
FuboTV Inc
FUBO
$281M
| $357K | ﹤0.01% |
1,917
-381
| -17% | -$107K |
|
2205
Transcat
TRNS
$838M
| $357K | ﹤0.01% |
+3,865
| New | +$326K |
|
|
CHNG
2206
DELISTED
Change Healthcare Inc. Common Stock
CHNG
| $355K | ﹤0.01% |
16,616
-2,633
| -14% | -$55.2K |
|
|
KYNB
2207
Kyntra Bio
KYNB
$27.4M
| $353K | ﹤0.01% |
1,002
-407
| -29% | -$127K |
|
2208
LeaderShares AlphaFactor US Core Equity ETF
LSAF
$127M
| $353K | ﹤0.01% |
10,079
-29
| -0.3% | -$985 |
|
2209
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.93B
| $350K | ﹤0.01% |
10,518
+273
| +3% | +$8.12K |
|
2210
iShares ESG Aware MSCI USA ETF
ESGU
$18.3B
| $349K | ﹤0.01% |
3,235
-14,749
| -82% | -$1.55M |
|
2211
Arcus Biosciences
RCUS
$3.47B
| $347K | ﹤0.01% |
8,580
-5,499
| -39% | -$213K |
|
2212
Seaboard Corp
SEB
$4.21B
| $346K | ﹤0.01% |
88
-45
| -34% | -$179K |
|
2213
Cass Information Systems
CASS
$729M
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
8,748
-12,371
| -59% | -$524K |
|
2214
Alibaba
BABA
$309B
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
2,887
+296
| +11% | +$43.1K |
|
|
TSP
2215
DELISTED
TuSimple Holdings Inc. Class A Common Stock
TSP
| $342K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,552
| New | +$356K |
|
2216
Duluth Holdings
DLTH
$158M
| $341K | ﹤0.01% |
22,468
+540
| +2% | +$8.16K |
|
|
OPTU
2217
Optimum Communications Inc
OPTU
$336M
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
21,002
-25
| -0.1% | -$424 |
|
2218
Riot Platforms
RIOT
$8.15B
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
15,131
-2,554
| -14% | -$76K |
|
2219
Senseonics Holdings Inc
SENS
$273M
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
6,340
-1,945
| -23% | -$126K |
|
|
HMHC
2220
DELISTED
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
HMHC
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
21,023
-4,710
| -18% | -$71.6K |
|
2221
Cerus
CERS
$433M
| $335K | ﹤0.01% |
49,148
-19,543
| -28% | -$132K |
|
2222
nCino
NCNO
$2.1B
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
6,075
+306
| +5% | +$19.9K |
|
2223
NVE Corp
NVEC
$595M
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,870
| New | +$334K |
|
|
MNDT
2224
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
18,730
-1,529
| -8% | -$26.9K |
|
2225
Treace Medical Concepts
TMCI
$304M
| $327K | ﹤0.01% |
+17,523
| New | +$362K |
|
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.