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 |
WFT
Weatherford International plc
WFT
|
+$134M |
| 2 |
Alcoa
AA
|
+$129M |
| 3 |
SWN
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
|
+$99.6M |
| 4 |
Metallus
MTUS
|
+$92.2M |
| 5 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$76.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$4.4B |
| 2 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$3.79B |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$3.16B |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$2.79B |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$2.22B |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.81% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 12.74% |
| 4 | Energy | 9.56% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.48% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ETFC
526
DELISTED
E*Trade Financial Corporation
ETFC
| $61M | 0.03% |
2,701,805
-2,701,805
| -50% | -$59.3M |
|
527
Darden Restaurants
DRI
$23.7B
| $60.8M | 0.03% |
1,321,896
-1,321,896
| -50% | -$55.8M |
|
528
ICL Group
ICL
$6.69B
| $60.8M | 0.03% |
+8,452,800
| New | +$60.5M |
|
529
Lear
LEA
$7.33B
| $60.7M | 0.03% |
702,534
-702,534
| -50% | -$67.8M |
|
530
KeyCorp
KEY
$24.2B
| $60.5M | 0.03% |
4,535,362
-3,947,558
| -47% | -$54M |
|
531
Empire State Realty Trust
ESRT
$862M
| $60.4M | 0.03% |
4,022,511
-2,477,489
| -38% | -$40.1M |
|
532
Ambev
ABEV
$48.2B
| $60.4M | 0.03% |
9,215,615
-16,274,087
| -64% | -$115M |
|
|
HOLX
533
DELISTED
Hologic
HOLX
| $60.3M | 0.03% |
2,478,496
-2,478,496
| -50% | -$62.6M |
|
|
SPWR
534
DELISTED
SunPower Corporation Common Stock
SPWR
| $60.3M | 0.03% |
2,716,167
-2,716,166
| -50% | -$66.2M |
|
535
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$40.7B
| $60.2M | 0.03% |
2,550,814
-1,879,390
| -42% | -$44.9M |
|
|
RKT
536
DELISTED
ROCK-TENN COMPANY CL-A
RKT
| $60.2M | 0.03% |
1,265,940
-1,265,940
| -50% | -$62.8M |
|
537
Fidelity National Financial
FNF
$14B
| $60.2M | 0.03% |
3,127,319
-3,525,122
| -53% | -$68.2M |
|
538
Nasdaq
NDAQ
$53.2B
| $60.2M | 0.03% |
4,254,456
-4,254,456
| -50% | -$59.7M |
|
539
Tractor Supply
TSCO
$15.8B
| $60.1M | 0.03% |
4,887,115
-4,887,115
| -50% | -$61M |
|
540
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.7B
| $60M | 0.03% |
2,633,355
-2,633,355
| -50% | -$65.5M |
|
541
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.73B
| $59.6M | 0.03% |
1,772,353
-1,772,353
| -50% | -$58.7M |
|
542
Teradata
TDC
$2.88B
| $59.5M | 0.03% |
1,419,316
-1,088,342
| -43% | -$46.8M |
|
543
Itron
ITRI
$4.33B
| $59.3M | 0.03% |
1,508,415
-1,508,415
| -50% | -$60.4M |
|
544
Progressive
PGR
$124B
| $59.3M | 0.03% |
2,345,425
-2,345,425
| -50% | -$57.8M |
|
|
MWV
545
DELISTED
MEADWESTVACO CORP
MWV
| $59.2M | 0.03% |
1,446,526
-1,352,550
| -48% | -$57.9M |
|
|
VAL
546
DELISTED
Valspar
VAL
| $58.8M | 0.03% |
744,852
-744,852
| -50% | -$58.5M |
|
547
Raymond James Financial
RJF
$33.6B
| $58.7M | 0.03% |
1,643,355
-1,703,787
| -51% | -$59.6M |
|
|
FLG
548
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.94B
| $58.4M | 0.03% |
1,225,997
-1,225,997
| -50% | -$58.5M |
|
|
PRE
549
DELISTED
PARTNERRE LTD
PRE
| $58.2M | 0.03% |
529,240
-473,124
| -47% | -$51.9M |
|
550
McCormick & Company Non-Voting
MKC
$13.7B
| $58M | 0.03% |
1,734,480
-1,621,676
| -48% | -$55.8M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Norges Bank held 2,360 positions worth $185B, down 50% from $371B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank withdrew a net $184B in Q3 2014, closing 32 positions and reducing 2,169 holdings. Its most notable exit was Deutsche Bank, an estimated $1.74B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Norges Bank opened a new position in Metallus worth $92.8M.
- Norges Bank's largest Q3 2014 buy was Metallus: 1,996,282 shares worth $92.8M.
- Norges Bank added most to Weatherford International plc in Q3 2014, an estimated $134M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $4.4B.
- Norges Bank fully exited Deutsche Bank in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $1.74B.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $185B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Norges Bank opened 110 new positions and closed 32 in Q3 2014.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value fell 50% quarter-over-quarter to $185B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 7 Nov 2014.