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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
STRZA
1001
DELISTED
Starz - Series A
STRZA
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
+920,136
| New | +$20.7M |
|
|
SF
1002
Stifel
SF
$11.3B
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
+1,282,138
| New | +$19.4M |
|
|
IPG
1003
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
+1,392,142
| New | +$19.6M |
|
|
FWLT
1004
DELISTED
FOSTER WHEELER AG (SWITZERLAND)
FWLT
| $20.3M | 0.01% |
+932,864
| New | +$20.7M |
|
|
ESL
1005
DELISTED
Esterline Technologies
ESL
| $20.2M | 0.01% |
+279,733
| New | +$20.7M |
|
|
MENT
1006
DELISTED
Mentor Graphics Corp
MENT
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
+1,030,703
| New | +$19M |
|
|
WBS
1007
DELISTED
Webster Financial
WBS
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
+783,926
| New | +$18.5M |
|
1008
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.47B
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
+1,750,075
| New | +$19.8M |
|
|
CLGX
1009
DELISTED
Corelogic, Inc.
CLGX
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
+867,073
| New | +$22.1M |
|
|
MDRX
1010
DELISTED
Veradigm Inc. Common Stock
MDRX
| $20.1M | 0.01% |
+1,549,665
| New | +$20.8M |
|
|
HR
1011
DELISTED
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
HR
| $20M | 0.01% |
+784,618
| New | +$21.9M |
|
|
WGL
1012
DELISTED
Wgl Holdings
WGL
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+460,989
| New | +$20.3M |
|
|
CTB
1013
DELISTED
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
CTB
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+600,592
| New | +$15.9M |
|
1014
Manitowoc
MTW
$776M
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+1,227,446
| New | +$21M |
|
1015
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$978M
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+210,232
| New | +$18.3M |
|
1016
Darling Ingredients
DAR
$10.5B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+1,065,572
| New | +$19.7M |
|
1017
NewMarket
NEU
$8.19B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+75,686
| New | +$20.4M |
|
1018
First American
FAF
$7.52B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+901,269
| New | +$22.2M |
|
1019
Tyler Technologies
TYL
$14B
| $19.9M | 0.01% |
+289,663
| New | +$18.8M |
|
|
CVA
1020
DELISTED
Covanta Holding Corporation
CVA
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
+990,737
| New | +$19.8M |
|
1021
Black Hills Corp
BKH
$5.45B
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
+406,672
| New | +$19.1M |
|
|
BYI
1022
DELISTED
BALLY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BYI
| $19.8M | 0.01% |
+350,858
| New | +$18.8M |
|
1023
MBIA
MBI
$232M
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
+1,483,092
| New | +$18.6M |
|
|
CPWR
1024
DELISTED
COMPUWARE CORP
CPWR
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
+1,984,386
| New | +$21.6M |
|
1025
Hanover Insurance
THG
$8.01B
| $19.7M | 0.01% |
+402,858
| New | +$19.8M |
|
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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.