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Economic Moat

Principal Financial Group has no economic moat

Employers, investors, and workers can choose among many providers for workplace retirement plans, investment management, insurance, and employee benefits. Principal competes on price, product features, investment performance, and financial strength, leaving no lasting barrier that prevents rivals from pursuing its customers.

Why Principal Financial Group has no moat

Many provider choices

Price and performance pressure

No customer network

The explanation behind each reason