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 | 18.89% |
| 2 | Technology | 16.06% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 12.94% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.19% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.24% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
976
Cars.com
CARS
$668M
| $38.5M | 0.01% |
1,334,881
| – | – |
|
977
Sensient Technologies
SXT
$5.41B
| $38.4M | 0.01% |
525,372
+44,443
| +9% | +$3.39M |
|
978
Rollins
ROL
$18.2B
| $38.4M | 0.01% |
1,857,449
| – | – |
|
979
Sabra Healthcare REIT
SBRA
$5.21B
| $38.4M | 0.01% |
2,044,417
-115,158
| -5% | -$2.29M |
|
980
Rayonier
RYN
$6.6B
| $38.4M | 0.01% |
1,336,966
| – | – |
|
|
EVHC
981
DELISTED
Envision Healthcare Holdings Inc
EVHC
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
1,109,455
+31,228
| +3% | +$1.09M |
|
982
ASML
ASML
$658B
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
220,577
-55,093
| -20% | -$9.72M |
|
983
EPR Properties
EPR
$4.69B
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
585,486
| – | – |
|
984
NETSCOUT
NTCT
$3.07B
| $38.3M | 0.01% |
1,256,530
| – | – |
|
985
Caleres
CAL
$479M
| $38.2M | 0.01% |
1,141,558
| – | – |
|
|
DNKN
986
DELISTED
Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
DNKN
| $38.2M | 0.01% |
591,822
| – | – |
|
987
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$6.42B
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
1,227,098
+114,904
| +10% | +$3.75M |
|
988
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$501M
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
704,183
+30,636
| +5% | +$1.64M |
|
989
Oceaneering
OII
$5.02B
| $38.1M | 0.01% |
1,800,300
| – | – |
|
|
HMSY
990
DELISTED
HMS Holdings Corp.
HMSY
| $38M | 0.01% |
2,241,542
+524,194
| +31% | +$9.18M |
|
|
MDSO
991
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
| $38M | 0.01% |
598,905
-70,541
| -11% | -$5.03M |
|
|
AVXS
992
DELISTED
AveXis, Inc. Common Stock
AVXS
| $37.9M | 0.01% |
342,398
+134,809
| +65% | +$13.5M |
|
|
GPT
993
DELISTED
Gramercy Property Trust
GPT
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
1,416,606
| – | – |
|
994
IAMGOLD
IAG
$8.55B
| $37.8M | 0.01% |
6,461,311
+356,506
| +6% | +$2.03M |
|
995
Grand Canyon Education
LOPE
$3.93B
| $37.7M | 0.01% |
421,161
+64,900
| +18% | +$5.87M |
|
996
Brady Corp
BRC
$4.6B
| $37.7M | 0.01% |
993,755
+163,424
| +20% | +$6.29M |
|
997
Enviri
NVRI
$671M
| $37.7M | 0.01% |
2,019,418
-145,748
| -7% | -$2.81M |
|
|
BDN
998
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$546M
| $37.6M | 0.01% |
2,069,394
| – | – |
|
999
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.69B
| $37.6M | 0.01% |
470,886
-16,379
| -3% | -$1.3M |
|
1000
WaFd
WAFD
$2.79B
| $37.6M | 0.01% |
1,098,622
-33,096
| -3% | -$1.14M |
|
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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.