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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2301
American Well
AMWL
$174M
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
2,059
+1,286
| +166% | +$196K |
|
|
FIRY
2302
Firy Inc
FIRY
$146M
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
1,666
+90
| +6% | +$17.3K |
|
2303
Vanguard Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF
VBR
$38.1B
| $248K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,392
| New | +$248K |
|
|
LFG
2304
DELISTED
Archaea Energy Inc.
LFG
| $245K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,410
| New | +$253K |
|
2305
Atlantic Union Bankshares
AUB
$6.16B
| $244K | ﹤0.01% |
6,544
+67
| +1% | +$2.44K |
|
|
HEES
2306
DELISTED
H&E Equipment Services
HEES
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
5,469
-29,911
| -85% | -$1.31M |
|
2307
Malibu Boats
MBUU
$574M
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
3,525
-828
| -19% | -$58.1K |
|
|
PRMW
2308
DELISTED
Primo Water Corporation
PRMW
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
13,706
+425
| +3% | +$7.29K |
|
2309
Tronox
TROX
$948M
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
+9,988
| New | +$239K |
|
|
SQEW
2310
DELISTED
LeaderShares Equity Skew ETF
SQEW
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
6,815
-33
| -0.5% | -$1.23K |
|
2311
Acco Brands
ACCO
$403M
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
28,766
-22,200
| -44% | -$191K |
|
|
NOVA
2312
DELISTED
Sunnova Energy
NOVA
| $238K | ﹤0.01% |
8,542
-395
| -4% | -$14.2K |
|
2313
Liberty Global Class C
LBTYK
$3.6B
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
8,434
-145
| -2% | -$4.14K |
|
2314
Domo
DOMO
$181M
| $236K | ﹤0.01% |
4,761
-1,025
| -18% | -$75.3K |
|
2315
Goosehead Insurance
GSHD
$2.43B
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
1,798
-69
| -4% | -$9.9K |
|
2316
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
$83B
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,052
| New | +$238K |
|
|
PRO
2317
DELISTED
PROS Holdings
PRO
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
6,798
-1,591
| -19% | -$54.5K |
|
|
JNCE
2318
DELISTED
Jounce Therapeutics, Inc. Common Stock
JNCE
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
27,817
-18,203
| -40% | -$150K |
|
2319
Coinbase
COIN
$39.8B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
+914
| New | +$266K |
|
2320
Cartesian Therapeutics
RNAC
$237M
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
2,358
-2,921
| -55% | -$314K |
|
|
TWOU
2321
DELISTED
2U Inc
TWOU
| $230K | ﹤0.01% |
382
-74
| -16% | -$59K |
|
2322
Arbor Realty Trust
ABR
$974M
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
12,478
+947
| +8% | +$17.8K |
|
2323
PAR Technology
PAR
$719M
| $227K | ﹤0.01% |
4,306
-819
| -16% | -$49.3K |
|
2324
GoPro
GPRO
$133M
| $226K | ﹤0.01% |
21,892
-4,577
| -17% | -$45.4K |
|
2325
Travere Therapeutics
TVTX
$5.21B
| $226K | ﹤0.01% |
7,267
-4,175
| -36% | -$118K |
|
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.