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 |
Prudential Financial
PRU
|
+$520M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan plc
AGN
|
+$334M |
| 3 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$272M |
| 4 |
Vornado Realty Trust
VNO
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
SL Green Realty
SLG
|
+$215M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$586M |
| 2 |
AGN
Allergan Inc
AGN
|
+$454M |
| 3 |
COV
COVIDIEN PLC COM SHS NEW (IRELAND)
COV
|
+$354M |
| 4 |
American Tower
AMT
|
+$194M |
| 5 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$177M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 18.16% |
| 2 | Technology | 14% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.8% |
| 4 | Industrials | 9.48% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.47% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
551
Arch Capital
ACGL
$34.5B
| $64.3M | 0.03% |
3,131,565
+49,956
| +2% | +$1M |
|
|
FLG
552
Flagstar Bank National Association
FLG
$5.94B
| $64.1M | 0.03% |
1,277,915
+51,918
| +4% | +$2.53M |
|
553
Dentsply Sirona
XRAY
$2.75B
| $63.9M | 0.03% |
1,254,989
+240,173
| +24% | +$12.4M |
|
|
PCL
554
DELISTED
PLUM CREEK TIMBER CO (REIT)
PCL
| $63.2M | 0.03% |
1,453,419
+52,305
| +4% | +$2.28M |
|
555
Progressive
PGR
$124B
| $62.9M | 0.03% |
2,314,296
+37,327
| +2% | +$996K |
|
|
ANSS
556
DELISTED
Ansys
ANSS
| $62.8M | 0.03% |
712,653
+48,262
| +7% | +$4.08M |
|
557
ManpowerGroup
MAN
$2.41B
| $62.8M | 0.03% |
729,232
+19,647
| +3% | +$1.5M |
|
558
JB Hunt Transport Services
JBHT
$25.3B
| $62.5M | 0.03% |
731,985
+12,987
| +2% | +$1.09M |
|
559
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$27.4B
| $62.2M | 0.03% |
595,294
+42,633
| +8% | +$4.32M |
|
560
Equity Residential
EQR
$25.2B
| $62.1M | 0.03% |
797,572
-489,884
| -38% | -$38.3M |
|
561
Williams-Sonoma
WSM
$27.5B
| $62.1M | 0.03% |
1,557,388
-35,868
| -2% | -$1.42M |
|
562
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
JAZZ
$16.2B
| $62M | 0.03% |
358,928
+8,254
| +2% | +$1.42M |
|
563
Range Resources
RRC
$9.24B
| $61.7M | 0.03% |
1,185,822
+69,721
| +6% | +$3.46M |
|
|
PRE
564
DELISTED
PARTNERRE LTD
PRE
| $61.5M | 0.03% |
537,965
+8,725
| +2% | +$1M |
|
565
Pediatrix Medical
MD
$2.17B
| $61.3M | 0.03% |
844,751
+2,889
| +0.3% | +$201K |
|
566
Universal Display
OLED
$3.76B
| $61.2M | 0.03% |
1,309,966
| – | – |
|
567
News Corp Class A
NWSA
$15.2B
| $61.2M | 0.03% |
3,819,675
-65,080
| -2% | -$1.05M |
|
568
Jones Lang LaSalle
JLL
$16.8B
| $61.1M | 0.03% |
358,781
+8,865
| +3% | +$1.4M |
|
|
TSS
569
DELISTED
Total System Services, Inc.
TSS
| $61.1M | 0.03% |
1,600,747
+27,457
| +2% | +$1.01M |
|
570
AXIS Capital
AXS
$7.67B
| $60.8M | 0.03% |
1,179,358
+28,237
| +2% | +$1.44M |
|
571
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
IONS
$8.81B
| $60.8M | 0.03% |
955,196
+74,870
| +9% | +$5.08M |
|
572
Manulife Financial
MFC
$74B
| $60.8M | 0.03% |
3,577,007
+659,480
| +23% | +$11.4M |
|
573
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$22.2B
| $60.6M | 0.03% |
775,588
-46,113
| -6% | -$3.66M |
|
574
Simon Property Group
SPG
$74.7B
| $60.3M | 0.03% |
308,075
-696,334
| -69% | -$135M |
|
575
Gartner
IT
$10.2B
| $60.2M | 0.03% |
717,672
-42,306
| -6% | -$3.49M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q1 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2015, Norges Bank held 2,408 positions worth $204B, up 3.7% from $197B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q1 2015 filing shows 58 new, 867 increased, 848 reduced and 123 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Telus: 5,170,044 shares worth $85.9M. The largest sale was Blackrock, an estimated $586M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q1 2015 buy was Telus: 5,170,044 shares worth $85.9M.
- Norges Bank added most to Prudential Financial in Q1 2015, an estimated $520M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q1 2015 reduction was Blackrock, cutting an estimated $586M.
- Norges Bank fully exited Allergan Inc in Q1 2015, selling an estimated $454M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $204B portfolio in Q1 2015.
- Norges Bank opened 58 new positions and closed 123 in Q1 2015.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 3.7% quarter-over-quarter to $204B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q1 2015, filed 11 May 2015.