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 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$3.48B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$3.25B |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$3.2B |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$2.26B |
| 5 |
Chevron
CVX
|
+$2.15B |
Top Sells
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.94% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.3% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 11.25% |
| 4 | Energy | 10.57% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.99% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
VeriSign
VRSN
$26.9B
| $57.2M | 0.04% |
+1,279,760
| New | +$59.3M |
|
|
EA
477
DELISTED
Electronic Arts
EA
| $57M | 0.04% |
+2,482,183
| New | +$50.5M |
|
478
Masco
MAS
$13.6B
| $57M | 0.04% |
+3,325,574
| New | +$59.8M |
|
|
VMW
479
DELISTED
VMware, Inc
VMW
| $56.8M | 0.04% |
+847,643
| New | +$62M |
|
480
Rayonier
RYN
$6.08B
| $56.7M | 0.04% |
+1,510,233
| New | +$58.5M |
|
|
ABV
481
DELISTED
COMPANHIA BEBIDA ADS EACH REPSTG 1 PFD SH
ABV
| $56.2M | 0.03% |
+1,504,167
| New | +$59.5M |
|
482
D.R. Horton
DHI
$39.2B
| $56.1M | 0.03% |
+2,636,679
| New | +$63.8M |
|
483
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.6B
| $55.9M | 0.03% |
+774,121
| New | +$56M |
|
484
Lumen
LUMN
$7.04B
| $55.8M | 0.03% |
+1,579,583
| New | +$57.4M |
|
485
lululemon athletica
LULU
$10.9B
| $55.8M | 0.03% |
+851,366
| New | +$61.7M |
|
|
ANSS
486
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $55.8M | 0.03% |
+762,725
| New | +$57.6M |
|
|
SUNE
487
DELISTED
SUNEDISON, INC COM
SUNE
| $55.7M | 0.03% |
+6,819,546
| New | +$55.5M |
|
|
BPO
488
DELISTED
BROOKFIELD OFFICE PROPERTIES. INC
BPO
| $55.6M | 0.03% |
+3,351,531
| New | +$59.1M |
|
489
Entergy
ETR
$49.2B
| $55.3M | 0.03% |
+1,586,028
| New | +$54.6M |
|
|
BRFS
490
DELISTED
BRF SA
BRFS
| $55.3M | 0.03% |
+2,545,000
| New | +$59M |
|
491
Amdocs
DOX
$6.51B
| $55.2M | 0.03% |
+1,487,326
| New | +$53.1M |
|
|
IHS
492
DELISTED
IHS INC CL-A COM STK
IHS
| $54.7M | 0.03% |
+524,504
| New | +$53.7M |
|
493
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$23.7B
| $54.6M | 0.03% |
+1,210,498
| New | +$55.9M |
|
494
UDR
UDR
$11.2B
| $54.5M | 0.03% |
+2,139,261
| New | +$53M |
|
495
Kinross Gold
KGC
$33.3B
| $54.5M | 0.03% |
+10,673,682
| New | +$62.1M |
|
|
FDO
496
DELISTED
FAMILY DOLLAR STORES
FDO
| $54.5M | 0.03% |
+874,452
| New | +$54.2M |
|
497
Polaris
PII
$3.29B
| $54.5M | 0.03% |
+573,171
| New | +$51.9M |
|
498
Watts Water Technologies
WTS
$11.7B
| $54M | 0.03% |
+1,189,947
| New | +$55.1M |
|
499
Itron
ITRI
$4.04B
| $53.9M | 0.03% |
+1,269,738
| New | +$54.1M |
|
500
Edgewell Personal Care
EPC
$1.23B
| $53.6M | 0.03% |
+719,953
| New | +$52.4M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q2 2013 Portfolio in Review
Q2 2013 is the first quarter with a 13F filing on record for Norges Bank, which disclosed 2,107 positions worth $161B. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Its largest position is Blackrock: 12,991,729 shares worth $3.34B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q2 2013 buy was Blackrock: 12,991,729 shares worth $3.34B.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $161B portfolio in Q2 2013.
- Norges Bank disclosed 2,107 positions in Q2 2013, its first 13F filing on record.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q2 2013, filed 7 Aug 2013.