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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
326
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$24.5B
| $159M | 0.06% |
1,659,904
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
327
The Gap Inc
GAP
$8.12B
| $159M | 0.06% |
4,656,883
-385,336
| -8% | -$11.5M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
328
Masco
MAS
$14.4B
| $159M | 0.06% |
3,607,991
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
329
Delta Air Lines
DAL
$49.6B
| $158M | 0.06% |
2,819,688
-249,128
| -8% | -$13M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
330
Ally Financial
ALLY
$11.5B
| $158M | 0.06% |
5,406,328
| – | – |
2014 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
331
Centene
CNC
$34.2B
| $158M | 0.06% |
3,125,088
+95,490
| +3% | +$4.63M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
TIF
332
DELISTED
Tiffany & Co.
TIF
| $157M | 0.06% |
1,514,814
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
333
M&T Bank
MTB
$31.1B
| $157M | 0.06% |
919,001
-38,122
| -4% | -$6.33M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
334
J.M. Smucker
SJM
$13.6B
| $157M | 0.06% |
1,262,280
+77,889
| +7% | +$8.65M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
335
KLA
KLAC
$216B
| $157M | 0.06% |
14,909,570
+456,140
| +3% | +$4.81M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
336
Autodesk
ADSK
$50.1B
| $157M | 0.06% |
1,493,574
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
337
D.R. Horton
DHI
$39B
| $154M | 0.06% |
3,014,138
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
338
Fastenal
FAST
$58.5B
| $153M | 0.05% |
11,196,836
-334,068
| -3% | -$4.14M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
339
Yum China
YUMC
$15.2B
| $152M | 0.05% |
3,786,244
+149,744
| +4% | +$6.16M |
2016 Q4
4 quarters
|
|
340
Mettler-Toledo International
MTD
$32.5B
| $151M | 0.05% |
244,407
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
341
DELISTED
Juniper Networks
JNPR
| $151M | 0.05% |
5,303,062
-145,843
| -3% | -$3.94M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
342
Unum
UNM
$14.6B
| $151M | 0.05% |
2,747,561
-200,728
| -7% | -$10.8M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
343
Seagate
STX
$145B
| $151M | 0.05% |
3,600,450
+206,032
| +6% | +$7.87M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
344
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.5B
| $150M | 0.05% |
4,842,985
-202,484
| -4% | -$7.27M |
2016 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
345
Realty Income
O
$53.1B
| $149M | 0.05% |
2,703,599
-147,868
| -5% | -$8.02M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
346
Omnicom Group
OMC
$22.1B
| $149M | 0.05% |
2,050,860
+27,363
| +1% | +$1.96M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
347
Mohawk Industries
MHK
$8.15B
| $147M | 0.05% |
532,897
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
AGU
348
DELISTED
Agrium
AGU
| $147M | 0.05% |
1,272,066
-691,347
| -35% | -$75M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
349
Expeditors International
EXPD
$25.5B
| $147M | 0.05% |
2,265,537
+30,595
| +1% | +$1.87M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
350
JD.com
JD
$36.5B
| $145M | 0.05% |
3,501,382
+1,642,709
| +88% | +$64.6M |
2017 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
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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.