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Principal Asset Management

Actively invested.

We see things from a different point of view. Our specialized investment teams combine a depth of perspective with world-class research and analysis. We power distinctive opportunities that optimize portfolios across asset classes, setting investors up for success.

Harness your potential with Principal Asset Management.

Investing is more than just managing risk and meeting goals. It’s staying ahead of what’s next. It’s a culture of continuous learning and discovery. It’s delivering investments for institutional, retirement, retail, and wealth clients across asset classes and vehicles. And it’s an unwavering curiosity about possibilities and potential—next door and across the globe.

Global expertise

1,100 institutional clients1

80+ global markets1

$540 billion in assets under management1

“Best Places to Work in Money Management” for 13 consecutive years by Pensions & Investments2

Kamal Bhatia

“Ethics and integrity are critical components in building and maintaining the trust of our global clients. These principles reflect our values and serve as our compass as we deliver outcomes for investors.”

Kamal Bhatia, CEO and president of Principal Asset Management

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Our perspectives, your advantage.

Our expert-driven insights offer unique outlooks on global market developments, emerging investment opportunities, and macroeconomic trends. With tailored viewpoints crafted to help navigate an ever-changing financial landscape, we focus on strengthening your investment strategy to enhance portfolios.

Learn more from our experts

Seema Shah

“Principal Asset Management offers a lens through which investors can gain a deeper perspective on the world’s most pressing economic and investment trends. Bringing clarity to complexity enables investors to see the bigger picture, and make informed decisions with confidence.”

Seema Shah, chief global strategist of Principal Asset Management

Follow Seema on LinkedIn for economic and market perspectives.

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A shared history with a focus on the future.

Established in 1994, Principal Asset Management is the global investment management business for Principal Financial Group (Nasdaq: PFG). Principal, established in 1879, is one of the globe’s leading financial services companies.


1 As of 6/30/2025. Principal Asset Management is the global investment management business for Principal Financial Group® and includes the asset management operations of the following: Principal Global Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Investors, LLC; Principal Real Estate Europe Limited and its affiliates; Spectrum Asset Management, Inc.; Post Advisory Group, LLC; Principal Asset Management Ltda; Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited; Principal Global Investors (Ireland) Limited, Principal Global Investors (Singapore) Limited.; Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd.; Principal Global Investors (Japan) Ltd.; Principal Asset Management Company (Asia) Ltd., Principal Asset Management Berhad, Principal Islamic Asset Management SDN BHD, Principal Fondos de Inversion, S.A. DE C.V., Principal Mexico Servicios, S.A. DE C.V., Principal Adminstradora General de Fondos S.A., and includes assets where we provide model portfolios.

2 Pensions & Investments, “The Best Places to Work in Money Management”, among companies with 1,000 or more employees, December 2024.