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 |
RDS.B
Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B
RDS.B
|
+$575M |
| 2 |
Walmart Inc
WMT
|
+$466M |
| 3 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$437M |
| 4 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$397M |
| 5 |
Regency Centers
REG
|
+$345M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.09B |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$506M |
| 3 |
Linde
LIN
|
+$317M |
| 4 |
Suncor Energy
SU
|
+$289M |
| 5 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$260M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 21.16% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.75% |
| 3 | Financials | 14.39% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.88% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.84% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1126
SiteOne Landscape Supply
SITE
$4.58B
| $24M | 0.01% |
326,427
+38,936
| +14% | +$3.56M |
|
1127
Iridium Communications
IRDM
$5.28B
| $24M | 0.01% |
1,075,780
| – | – |
|
1128
Federal Signal
FSS
$7.89B
| $24M | 0.01% |
878,017
| – | – |
|
1129
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.69B
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
197,751
| – | – |
|
|
SGI
1130
Somnigroup International
SGI
$13.8B
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
2,188,064
+920,000
| +73% | +$17.5M |
|
1131
Apple Hospitality REIT
APLE
$3.82B
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
2,603,522
| – | – |
|
1132
HEICO Corp
HEI
$50.7B
| $23.9M | 0.01% |
319,685
+118,196
| +59% | +$12.9M |
|
|
BDN
1133
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$561M
| $23.8M | 0.01% |
2,263,506
+45,968
| +2% | +$648K |
|
1134
WaFd
WAFD
$2.75B
| $23.8M | 0.01% |
917,106
-25,811
| -3% | -$825K |
|
1135
Valmont Industries
VMI
$9.57B
| $23.7M | 0.01% |
223,689
| – | – |
|
1136
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.81B
| $23.7M | 0.01% |
2,162,915
-118,611
| -5% | -$4.77M |
|
1137
Wingstop
WING
$3.18B
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
296,528
+51,017
| +21% | +$4.37M |
|
|
SC
1138
DELISTED
SANTANDER CONSUMER USA HOLDINGS INC
SC
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
1,691,786
| – | – |
|
1139
Federated Hermes
FHI
$4.69B
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
1,232,062
| – | – |
|
1140
Prestige Consumer Healthcare
PBH
$2.6B
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
639,732
| – | – |
|
|
SNV
1141
DELISTED
Synovus
SNV
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
1,332,300
-67,763
| -5% | -$2.09M |
|
1142
MGIC Investment
MTG
$6.24B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
3,684,059
| – | – |
|
1143
Box
BOX
$4.55B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
1,665,035
| – | – |
|
1144
Alkermes
ALKS
$8.22B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
1,619,921
| – | – |
|
1145
Genworth Financial
GNW
$3.69B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
7,030,917
| – | – |
|
1146
Outfront Media
OUT
$5.53B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
1,759,276
+42,838
| +2% | +$1.05M |
|
|
NBL
1147
DELISTED
Noble Energy, Inc.
NBL
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
3,860,189
-918,280
| -19% | -$14.7M |
|
1148
KB Home
KBH
$3.58B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
1,285,639
| – | – |
|
1149
Plexus
PLXS
$7.24B
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
425,813
| – | – |
|
1150
International Bancshares
IBOC
$4.64B
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
862,975
-15,523
| -2% | -$556K |
|
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Norges Bank's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Norges Bank held 2,120 positions worth $281B, down 22% from $358B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q1 2020 filing shows 46 new, 634 increased, 723 reduced and 74 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B: 12,264,605 shares worth $401M. The largest sale was Apple, an estimated $1.09B.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 21% of assets, up from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Financials.
- Norges Bank's largest Q1 2020 buy was Royal Dutch Shell PLC ADS Class B: 12,264,605 shares worth $401M.
- Norges Bank added most to Walmart Inc in Q1 2020, an estimated $466M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $1.09B.
- Norges Bank fully exited Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $164M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $281B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Norges Bank opened 46 new positions and closed 74 in Q1 2020.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value fell 22% quarter-over-quarter to $281B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 8 May 2020.