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 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$518M |
| 2 |
Zoom
ZM
|
+$517M |
| 3 |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities
ARE
|
+$376M |
| 4 |
Match Group
MTCH
|
+$249M |
| 5 |
CrowdStrike
CRWD
|
+$217M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$658M |
| 2 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$320M |
| 3 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$307M |
| 4 |
PPLI
People Inc
PPLI
|
+$300M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$252M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 23.61% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 14.53% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.24% |
| 4 | Financials | 12.9% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 10.11% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SYNH
1051
DELISTED
Syneos Health, Inc. Class A Common Stock
SYNH
| $35.6M | 0.01% |
669,290
-50,358
| -7% | -$3M |
|
|
SNV
1052
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $35.6M | 0.01% |
1,679,603
-209,974
| -11% | -$4.37M |
|
1053
National Health Investors
NHI
$3.65B
| $35.5M | 0.01% |
589,178
-38,404
| -6% | -$2.37M |
|
1054
Wendy's
WEN
$1.46B
| $35.4M | 0.01% |
1,588,669
-194,743
| -11% | -$4.29M |
|
1055
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.68B
| $35.3M | 0.01% |
472,703
-43,282
| -8% | -$3M |
|
1056
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.98B
| $35.2M | 0.01% |
218,180
-39,774
| -15% | -$5.6M |
|
|
DOO
1057
Bombardier Recreational Products
DOO
$4.77B
| $35.2M | 0.01% |
665,737
-36,933
| -5% | -$1.77M |
|
1058
FirstCash
FCFS
$8.78B
| $35.1M | 0.01% |
613,513
-37,655
| -6% | -$2.3M |
|
1059
COPT Defense Properties
CDP
$4.21B
| $35M | 0.01% |
1,476,861
-18,062
| -1% | -$450K |
|
1060
nVent Electric
NVT
$26.7B
| $35M | 0.01% |
1,978,953
-41,328
| -2% | -$774K |
|
|
ACIA
1061
DELISTED
Acacia Communications Inc
ACIA
| $34.9M | 0.01% |
518,474
-24,868
| -5% | -$1.69M |
|
1062
Fate Therapeutics
FATE
$326M
| $34.9M | 0.01% |
873,914
+790,014
| +942% | +$27.6M |
|
|
AL
1063
DELISTED
Air Lease Corp
AL
| $34.8M | 0.01% |
1,181,242
-48,208
| -4% | -$1.42M |
|
1064
ACI Worldwide
ACIW
$5.46B
| $34.7M | 0.01% |
1,329,829
-68,588
| -5% | -$1.9M |
|
|
SINA
1065
DELISTED
Sina Corp
SINA
| $34.7M | 0.01% |
813,877
-74,862
| -8% | -$3.01M |
|
|
CBPO
1066
DELISTED
China Biologic Products Holdings, Inc.
CBPO
| $34.7M | 0.01% |
311,853
-56,948
| -15% | -$6.11M |
|
|
SAGE
1067
DELISTED
Sage Therapeutics
SAGE
| $34.6M | 0.01% |
565,633
-7,945
| -1% | -$403K |
|
1068
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.3B
| $34.5M | 0.01% |
615,637
| – | – |
|
1069
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$3.85B
| $34.5M | 0.01% |
353,721
+47,649
| +16% | +$4.81M |
|
|
PRMW
1070
DELISTED
Primo Water Corporation
PRMW
| $34.5M | 0.01% |
2,283,113
-62,942
| -3% | -$888K |
|
1071
Credicorp
BAP
$30.7B
| $34.4M | 0.01% |
277,155
+58,761
| +27% | +$7.55M |
|
1072
Rapid7
RPD
$773M
| $34.3M | 0.01% |
560,615
-16,100
| -3% | -$957K |
|
1073
Under Armour Class C
UA
$2.53B
| $34.3M | 0.01% |
3,482,975
+1,594,854
| +84% | +$15M |
|
1074
American States Water
AWR
$3.46B
| $34.2M | 0.01% |
455,923
-17,000
| -4% | -$1.31M |
|
1075
Atmos Energy
ATO
$28.8B
| $34.1M | 0.01% |
356,921
+4,504
| +1% | +$450K |
|
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Norges Bank's Q3 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2020, Norges Bank held 2,199 positions worth $376B, up 8.4% from $347B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q3 2020 filing shows 123 new, 615 increased, 1,177 reduced and 71 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Match Group: 2,348,708 shares worth $260M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $658M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 24% of assets, up from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q3 2020 buy was Match Group: 2,348,708 shares worth $260M.
- Norges Bank added most to Walmart Inc in Q3 2020, an estimated $518M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q3 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $658M.
- Norges Bank fully exited Tech Data Corp in Q3 2020, selling an estimated $66.6M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $376B portfolio in Q3 2020.
- Norges Bank opened 123 new positions and closed 71 in Q3 2020.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 8.4% quarter-over-quarter to $376B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q3 2020, filed 10 Nov 2020.