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 |
Ventas
VTR
|
+$616M |
| 2 |
Etsy
ETSY
|
+$373M |
| 3 |
MPT
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
|
+$332M |
| 4 |
Moderna
MRNA
|
+$148M |
| 5 |
HR
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
|
+$140M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welltower
WELL
|
+$725M |
| 2 |
Restaurant Brands International
QSR
|
+$269M |
| 3 |
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
|
+$181M |
| 4 |
Prologis
PLD
|
+$162M |
| 5 |
Credit Acceptance
CACC
|
+$162M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.12% |
| 2 | Real Estate | 16.4% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.67% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.1% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 9.3% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VXRT
2251
DELISTED
Vaxart
VXRT
| $374K | ﹤0.01% |
47,081
+1,282
| +3% | +$10.6K |
|
2252
JFrog
FROG
$10.2B
| $373K | ﹤0.01% |
11,137
+2,886
| +35% | +$116K |
|
2253
Herbalife
HLF
$1.31B
| $370K | ﹤0.01% |
8,739
-449
| -5% | -$22.2K |
|
2254
LeaderShares AlphaFactor Tactical Focused ETF
LSAT
$64.8M
| $367K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,737
| New | +$379K |
|
2255
Allison Transmission
ALSN
$9.8B
| $363K | ﹤0.01% |
10,287
-64,728
| -86% | -$2.47M |
|
2256
C4 Therapeutics
CCCC
$400M
| $362K | ﹤0.01% |
8,106
+2,600
| +47% | +$111K |
|
2257
PJT Partners
PJT
$4.45B
| $362K | ﹤0.01% |
4,574
+899
| +24% | +$68.9K |
|
2258
StepStone Group
STEP
$4.1B
| $362K | ﹤0.01% |
8,486
+2,517
| +42% | +$111K |
|
|
MNDT
2259
DELISTED
Mandiant, Inc. Common Stock
MNDT
| $361K | ﹤0.01% |
20,259
-636
| -3% | -$12.1K |
|
|
KYNB
2260
Kyntra Bio
KYNB
$28.3M
| $360K | ﹤0.01% |
1,409
+31
| +2% | +$11K |
|
2261
Shift4
FOUR
$4.23B
| $356K | ﹤0.01% |
4,594
-82
| -2% | -$7.07K |
|
2262
Hecla Mining
HL
$11.1B
| $355K | ﹤0.01% |
64,541
-3,794
| -6% | -$23.6K |
|
|
ONCT
2263
DELISTED
Oncternal Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
ONCT
| $353K | ﹤0.01% |
4,230
-107
| -2% | -$8.85K |
|
|
USX
2264
DELISTED
U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. Class A Common Stock
USX
| $353K | ﹤0.01% |
40,861
-309
| -0.8% | -$2.68K |
|
2265
Frontdoor
FTDR
$5.36B
| $352K | ﹤0.01% |
8,403
-180
| -2% | -$8.22K |
|
2266
Rimini Street
RMNI
$447M
| $349K | ﹤0.01% |
36,175
-273
| -0.7% | -$2.37K |
|
|
HMHC
2267
DELISTED
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
HMHC
| $346K | ﹤0.01% |
25,733
+5,750
| +29% | +$72.3K |
|
2268
National Healthcare
NHC
$3.46B
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
4,898
-35
| -0.7% | -$2.55K |
|
2269
Omeros
OMER
$916M
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
24,896
+10,663
| +75% | +$160K |
|
|
AVYA
2270
DELISTED
Avaya Holdings Corp. Common Stock
AVYA
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
17,311
+4,114
| +31% | +$90.8K |
|
2271
NovaGold Resources
NG
$3.02B
| $342K | ﹤0.01% |
49,742
+11,812
| +31% | +$87.5K |
|
|
JNCE
2272
DELISTED
Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
JNCE
| $342K | ﹤0.01% |
46,020
-1,736
| -4% | -$10.8K |
|
2273
APi Group
APG
$18.1B
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
25,097
-6,133
| -20% | -$88.9K |
|
2274
Gorman-Rupp
GRC
$2.25B
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
9,499
+59
| +0.6% | +$2.09K |
|
2275
iShares Global Tech ETF
IXN
$8.77B
| $335K | ﹤0.01% |
5,914
+1,726
| +41% | +$101K |
|
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Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2021, Principal Financial Group held 2,664 positions worth $153B, down 0.92% from $155B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Principal Financial Group's Q3 2021 filing shows 68 new, 1,034 increased, 1,458 reduced and 90 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M. The largest sale was Welltower, an estimated $725M.
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 Q3 2021 buy was Core & Main: 1,236,704 shares worth $32.4M.
- Principal Financial Group added most to Ventas in Q3 2021, an estimated $616M increase.
- Principal Financial Group's biggest Q3 2021 reduction was Welltower, cutting an estimated $725M.
- Principal Financial Group fully exited Alexion Pharmaceuticals in Q3 2021, selling an estimated $52.5M.
- Principal Financial Group's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $153B portfolio in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group opened 68 new positions and closed 90 in Q3 2021.
- Principal Financial Group's portfolio value fell 0.92% quarter-over-quarter to $153B.
Based on Principal Financial Group's 13F filing for Q3 2021, filed 9 Nov 2021.