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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1151
Rogers Communications
RCI
$19.4B
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
+417,475
| New | +$19.8M |
|
|
ARUN
1152
DELISTED
ARUBA NETWORKS, INC.
ARUN
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
+1,058,780
| New | +$19.1M |
|
|
MDR
1153
DELISTED
McDermott International
MDR
| $16.3M | 0.01% |
+662,491
| New | +$19.2M |
|
1154
Morningstar
MORN
$7.6B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+209,313
| New | +$14.5M |
|
1155
Cimpress
CMPR
$1.98B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+328,157
| New | +$14.4M |
|
|
PAY
1156
DELISTED
Verifone Systems Inc
PAY
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+962,850
| New | +$19.6M |
|
1157
Deluxe
DLX
$1.08B
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+467,035
| New | +$17.7M |
|
|
USG
1158
DELISTED
Usg
USG
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+701,501
| New | +$18.2M |
|
|
SYA
1159
DELISTED
SYMETRA FINANCIAL CORPORATION COMMON STOCK
SYA
| $16.2M | 0.01% |
+1,010,567
| New | +$14.1M |
|
1160
Lincoln National
LNC
$8.13B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
+442,824
| New | +$15.1M |
|
|
TXNM
1161
TXNM Energy Inc
TXNM
$6.03B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
+727,615
| New | +$16.6M |
|
|
ARRS
1162
DELISTED
ARRIS International plc Ordinary Shares
ARRS
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
+1,124,927
| New | +$17.8M |
|
1163
Curtiss-Wright
CW
$21.1B
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
+434,885
| New | +$15.1M |
|
|
CIR
1164
DELISTED
CIRCOR International, Inc
CIR
| $16.1M | 0.01% |
+316,628
| New | +$15.2M |
|
|
FCS
1165
DELISTED
FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR INTL INC COMMON
FCS
| $16M | 0.01% |
+1,162,403
| New | +$15.9M |
|
1166
AngloGold Ashanti
AU
$50.4B
| $16M | 0.01% |
+1,120,540
| New | +$20.2M |
|
1167
LiveRamp
RAMP
$2.3B
| $16M | 0.01% |
+706,227
| New | +$14.8M |
|
1168
AerCap
AER
$22.4B
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+913,401
| New | +$14.9M |
|
|
CAVM
1169
DELISTED
Cavium, Inc.
CAVM
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+450,242
| New | +$15M |
|
1170
EastGroup Properties
EGP
$10.6B
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+282,756
| New | +$17.1M |
|
1171
New Jersey Resources
NJR
$5.43B
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+765,304
| New | +$17.3M |
|
|
ELME
1172
Elme Communities
ELME
$145M
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+590,111
| New | +$16.6M |
|
1173
FNB Corp
FNB
$6.37B
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+1,312,731
| New | +$15.2M |
|
|
CLD
1174
DELISTED
Cloud Peak Energy Inc
CLD
| $15.9M | 0.01% |
+961,911
| New | +$17.9M |
|
|
ARR
1175
Armour Residential REIT
ARR
$2.1B
| $15.8M | 0.01% |
+84,116
| New | +$19.3M |
|
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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.