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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$576M |
| 2 |
Ferguson
FERG
|
+$574M |
| 3 |
Stellantis
STLA
|
+$471M |
| 4 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$425M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$228M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$5.99B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.07B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$981M |
| 4 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$836M |
| 5 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$723M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 22.86% |
| 2 | Financials | 14.58% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 12.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 10.64% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1051
Resideo Technologies
REZI
$3.97B
| $43.6M | 0.01% |
1,543,438
-289,376
| -16% | -$7.65M |
|
|
TMHC
1052
DELISTED
Taylor Morrison
TMHC
| $43.6M | 0.01% |
1,413,524
-451,376
| -24% | -$12.7M |
|
1053
Valley National Bancorp
VLY
$8.17B
| $43.5M | 0.01% |
3,166,292
-655,662
| -17% | -$7.9M |
|
|
EFOR
1054
Everforth Inc
EFOR
$1.3B
| $43.5M | 0.01% |
455,697
-213,634
| -32% | -$19.7M |
|
1055
Carlyle Group
CG
$17.9B
| $43.5M | 0.01% |
1,183,020
+12,364
| +1% | +$433K |
|
1056
HEICO Corp
HEI
$51.3B
| $43.5M | 0.01% |
345,526
-16,484
| -5% | -$2.12M |
|
1057
Workiva
WK
$3.36B
| $43.5M | 0.01% |
492,465
-106,134
| -18% | -$10.5M |
|
1058
Blackstone Mortgage Trust
BXMT
$2.35B
| $43.3M | 0.01% |
1,396,434
-244,535
| -15% | -$7.11M |
|
1059
Bankunited
BKU
$3.43B
| $43.3M | 0.01% |
984,402
-151,432
| -13% | -$6.22M |
|
1060
FormFactor
FORM
$8.94B
| $43.2M | 0.01% |
956,822
-142,866
| -13% | -$6.5M |
|
|
VISN
1061
Vistance Networks Inc
VISN
$2.79B
| $43.1M | 0.01% |
2,806,842
+615,412
| +28% | +$9.22M |
|
|
AIMC
1062
DELISTED
Altra Industrial Motion Corp
AIMC
| $43M | 0.01% |
777,952
-262,843
| -25% | -$15.3M |
|
1063
National Fuel Gas
NFG
$7.5B
| $43M | 0.01% |
859,246
-33,145
| -4% | -$1.5M |
|
1064
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
$830M
| $42.8M | 0.01% |
337,053
+104,848
| +45% | +$13.5M |
|
|
IRBT
1065
DELISTED
iRobot
IRBT
| $42.6M | 0.01% |
348,671
-122,061
| -26% | -$13.9M |
|
1066
Element Solutions
ESI
$9.34B
| $42.6M | 0.01% |
2,327,246
-34,488
| -1% | -$634K |
|
1067
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
OLLI
$4.74B
| $42.5M | 0.01% |
487,998
-43,730
| -8% | -$3.98M |
|
1068
Paylocity
PCTY
$8.18B
| $42.4M | 0.01% |
235,813
-83,374
| -26% | -$15.9M |
|
1069
QuantumScape Corp
QS
$3.4B
| $42.4M | 0.01% |
947,486
-5,552,514
| -85% | -$291M |
|
1070
Kornit Digital
KRNT
$781M
| $42.4M | 0.01% |
427,759
+25,745
| +6% | +$2.55M |
|
1071
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.31B
| $42.3M | 0.01% |
244,390
-63,297
| -21% | -$9.64M |
|
1072
Novanta
NOVT
$5.45B
| $42.2M | 0.01% |
320,255
-610
| -0.2% | -$80.2K |
|
1073
LCI Industries
LCII
$2.61B
| $42M | 0.01% |
317,642
+205,324
| +183% | +$28.7M |
|
1074
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$5.13B
| $42M | 0.01% |
1,017,871
-141,154
| -12% | -$6.18M |
|
1075
Factset
FDS
$9.89B
| $42M | 0.01% |
135,987
+26,996
| +25% | +$8.54M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Norges Bank held 2,241 positions worth $437B, up 2% from $428B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank withdrew a net $15.8B in Q1 2021, closing 114 positions and reducing 1,392 holdings. Its most notable exit was Tiffany & Co., an estimated $229M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 23% of assets, down from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Norges Bank opened a new position in Ferguson worth $562M.
- Norges Bank's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 4,706,324 shares worth $562M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alphabet (Google) Class A in Q1 2021, an estimated $576M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was Alibaba, cutting an estimated $5.99B.
- Norges Bank fully exited Tiffany & Co. in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $229M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $437B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Norges Bank opened 131 new positions and closed 114 in Q1 2021.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 2% quarter-over-quarter to $437B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 7 May 2021.