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 |
WFT
Weatherford International plc
WFT
|
+$134M |
| 2 |
Alcoa
AA
|
+$129M |
| 3 |
SWN
Southwestern Energy Company
SWN
|
+$99.6M |
| 4 |
Metallus
MTUS
|
+$92.2M |
| 5 |
Liberty Media Series C
FWONK
|
+$76.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$4.4B |
| 2 |
Blackrock
BLK
|
+$3.79B |
| 3 |
ExxonMobil
XOM
|
+$3.16B |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$2.79B |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$2.22B |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17% |
| 2 | Technology | 13.81% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 12.74% |
| 4 | Energy | 9.56% |
| 5 | Industrials | 9.48% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BDN
1151
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$524M
| $19.5M | 0.01% |
1,382,576
-1,233,508
| -47% | -$19.1M |
|
1152
Sanmina
SANM
$9.95B
| $19.4M | 0.01% |
931,354
-580,532
| -38% | -$13.5M |
|
1153
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.66B
| $19.4M | 0.01% |
1,750,075
-1,750,075
| -50% | -$20.3M |
|
1154
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$4.31B
| $19.4M | 0.01% |
300,440
-266,140
| -47% | -$18.4M |
|
1155
New Jersey Resources
NJR
$5.84B
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
765,304
-765,304
| -50% | -$20.1M |
|
|
SUSQ
1156
DELISTED
SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC
SUSQ
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
1,927,730
-1,927,730
| -50% | -$19.9M |
|
1157
Thor Industries
THO
$3.9B
| $19.3M | 0.01% |
374,217
-374,217
| -50% | -$20M |
|
1158
Graphic Packaging
GPK
$3.17B
| $19.2M | 0.01% |
1,544,210
-1,134,438
| -42% | -$13.9M |
|
|
CPWR
1159
DELISTED
COMPUWARE CORP
CPWR
| $19.2M | 0.01% |
1,880,286
-2,088,487
| -53% | -$19.6M |
|
|
THOR
1160
DELISTED
THORATEC CORPORATION
THOR
| $19.2M | 0.01% |
716,912
-432,456
| -38% | -$12.3M |
|
1161
CubeSmart
CUBE
$9.39B
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
1,064,519
-1,064,519
| -50% | -$19.7M |
|
|
USG
1162
DELISTED
Usg
USG
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
695,477
-695,477
| -50% | -$19.8M |
|
|
OVTI
1163
DELISTED
OMNIVISION TECHNOLOGIES INC
OVTI
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
721,387
-423,845
| -37% | -$10.6M |
|
1164
Texas Capital Bancshares
TCBI
$4.3B
| $19.1M | 0.01% |
330,291
-400,077
| -55% | -$21.6M |
|
1165
Applied Industrial Technologies
AIT
$12.8B
| $19M | 0.01% |
417,202
-387,202
| -48% | -$18.9M |
|
1166
Webster Financial
WBS
$12.5B
| $19M | 0.01% |
652,297
-915,555
| -58% | -$27.2M |
|
1167
Belden
BDC
$4.85B
| $19M | 0.01% |
296,877
-386,913
| -57% | -$28M |
|
1168
Commault Systems
CVLT
$4.88B
| $19M | 0.01% |
376,381
-376,381
| -50% | -$19.4M |
|
|
AAN.A
1169
DELISTED
The Aaron's Company Inc Class A
AAN.A
| $18.9M | 0.01% |
778,458
-778,458
| -50% | -$18.9M |
|
1170
Sprouts Farmers Market
SFM
$8.13B
| $18.9M | 0.01% |
649,213
-40,313
| -6% | -$1.25M |
|
|
DBD
1171
DELISTED
Diebold Nixdorf Incorporated
DBD
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
533,605
-615,371
| -54% | -$23.2M |
|
1172
IQVIA
IQV
$38.7B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
336,902
-281,404
| -46% | -$15.7M |
|
1173
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.51B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
521,714
-521,714
| -50% | -$17.7M |
|
1174
Andersons Inc
ANDE
$2.41B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
298,441
-269,103
| -47% | -$16.4M |
|
1175
Advanced Micro Devices
AMD
$776B
| $18.8M | 0.01% |
5,503,081
-5,503,081
| -50% | -$22.3M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q3 2014 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2014, Norges Bank held 2,360 positions worth $185B, down 50% from $371B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 15% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank withdrew a net $184B in Q3 2014, closing 32 positions and reducing 2,169 holdings. Its most notable exit was Deutsche Bank, an estimated $1.74B position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Norges Bank opened a new position in Metallus worth $92.8M.
- Norges Bank's largest Q3 2014 buy was Metallus: 1,996,282 shares worth $92.8M.
- Norges Bank added most to Weatherford International plc in Q3 2014, an estimated $134M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q3 2014 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $4.4B.
- Norges Bank fully exited Deutsche Bank in Q3 2014, selling an estimated $1.74B.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 15% of its $185B portfolio in Q3 2014.
- Norges Bank opened 110 new positions and closed 32 in Q3 2014.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value fell 50% quarter-over-quarter to $185B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q3 2014, filed 7 Nov 2014.