Norges Bank Portfolio holdings
Norges Bank, established in 1816 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, serves as the central bank of Norway, responsible for monetary policy, issuing the Norwegian krone, and maintaining financial stability. Beyond its traditional central banking role, it oversees the management of the Government Pension Fund Global (often called the Norwegian Oil Fund), one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds, valued at over $1 trillion, which invests Norway’s oil and gas revenues in global equities, bonds, and real estate. The fund’s investment arm, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), operates independently to ensure long-term wealth preservation for future generations, emphasizing sustainable and ethical investing practices. With its dual role, Norges Bank uniquely blends central banking duties with stewardship of a massive global investment portfolio.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$486M |
| 2 |
Boston Properties
BXP
|
+$368M |
| 3 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$301M |
| 4 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$283M |
| 5 |
Baidu
BIDU
|
+$185M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$579M |
| 2 |
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
|
+$297M |
| 3 |
Nucor
NUE
|
+$290M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$216M |
| 5 |
Aflac
AFL
|
+$214M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.04% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.4% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.21% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.32% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.37% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
301
Conagra Brands
CAG
$6.91B
| $181M | 0.06% |
4,804,315
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
302
Magna International
MGA
$17.7B
| $178M | 0.06% |
3,136,169
+18,839
| +0.6% | +$1.04M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
303
Royal Caribbean
RCL
$74.3B
| $176M | 0.06% |
1,478,780
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
304
L3Harris
LHX
$46.3B
| $175M | 0.06% |
1,235,725
-151,507
| -11% | -$21.1M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
305
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$65.3B
| $175M | 0.06% |
1,533,717
+16,883
| +1% | +$1.99M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
306
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.8B
| $175M | 0.06% |
1,069,281
+550,843
| +106% | +$87.5M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
CERN
307
DELISTED
Cerner Corp
CERN
| $174M | 0.06% |
2,587,948
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
308
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
TEVA
$48.4B
| $174M | 0.06% |
9,195,475
-563,437
| -6% | -$8.48M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
309
Quest Diagnostics
DGX
$25.9B
| $174M | 0.06% |
1,768,243
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
310
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
$10.7B
| $173M | 0.06% |
4,594,770
-1,222,987
| -21% | -$44.6M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
311
Regions Financial
RF
$23.4B
| $173M | 0.06% |
10,011,548
-355,248
| -3% | -$5.68M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
312
Ventas
VTR
$44B
| $172M | 0.06% |
2,861,463
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
313
Stellantis
STLA
$12.7B
| $169M | 0.06% |
9,463,177
+1,612,888
| +21% | +$28.4M |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
314
United Rentals
URI
$64.1B
| $167M | 0.06% |
973,249
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
315
Bath & Body Works
BBWI
$4.06B
| $167M | 0.06% |
3,425,392
+51,158
| +2% | +$2.07M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
316
PVH
PVH
$3.91B
| $166M | 0.06% |
1,207,576
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
317
Garmin
GRMN
$54.9B
| $165M | 0.06% |
2,774,716
-95,639
| -3% | -$5.61M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
318
Motorola Solutions
MSI
$76.6B
| $165M | 0.06% |
1,827,148
-75,992
| -4% | -$6.92M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
319
DELISTED
WestRock Company
WRK
| $165M | 0.06% |
2,606,611
+123,693
| +5% | +$7.51M |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
320
Willis Towers Watson
WTW
$29.3B
| $163M | 0.06% |
1,083,788
+125,399
| +13% | +$19.8M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
321
Sun Life Financial
SLF
$44.1B
| $162M | 0.06% |
3,914,452
-120,806
| -3% | -$4.82M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
322
Synopsys
SNPS
$87.1B
| $161M | 0.06% |
1,890,293
-227,933
| -11% | -$19.7M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
323
Oneok
OKE
$58.8B
| $161M | 0.06% |
3,011,477
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
324
APA Corp
APA
$17.2B
| $160M | 0.06% |
3,795,880
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
325
Franklin Templeton
BEN
$15.7B
| $160M | 0.06% |
3,686,189
+157,452
| +4% | +$6.82M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
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Norges Bank's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Norges Bank held 2,177 positions worth $279B, up 5.9% from $264B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q4 2017 filing shows 52 new, 713 increased, 679 reduced and 62 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Delphi Technologies PLC Ordinary Shares: 1,452,122 shares worth $76.2M. The largest sale was Blackrock, an estimated $579M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q4 2017 buy was Delphi Technologies PLC Ordinary Shares: 1,452,122 shares worth $76.2M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alibaba in Q4 2017, an estimated $486M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Blackrock, cutting an estimated $579M.
- Norges Bank fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $201M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $279B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Norges Bank opened 52 new positions and closed 62 in Q4 2017.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 5.9% quarter-over-quarter to $279B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 9 Feb 2018.