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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1201
Healthcare Services Group
HCSG
$1.5B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+620,728
| New | +$14.3M |
|
|
PCH
1202
DELISTED
PotlatchDeltic
PCH
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+376,161
| New | +$17.3M |
|
1203
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
PEB
$2.01B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+588,413
| New | +$15.6M |
|
1204
BP
BP
$117B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+444,816
| New | +$15.5M |
|
1205
MarketAxess Holdings
MKTX
$5.75B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+324,844
| New | +$14M |
|
1206
U-Haul Holding Co
UHAL
$12.3B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+937,150
| New | +$15.6M |
|
|
ALEX
1207
DELISTED
Alexander & Baldwin
ALEX
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+381,208
| New | +$13.5M |
|
|
OUTR
1208
DELISTED
OUTERWALL INC
OUTR
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
+258,276
| New | +$14.6M |
|
|
DF
1209
DELISTED
Dean Foods Company
DF
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
+755,597
| New | +$13.8M |
|
1210
Avista
AVA
$3.08B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
+559,973
| New | +$15.4M |
|
1211
Fair Isaac
FICO
$21.4B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
+330,071
| New | +$15.3M |
|
|
IBKC
1212
DELISTED
IBERIABANK Corp
IBKC
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
+281,045
| New | +$14M |
|
1213
New York Times
NYT
$11.7B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
+1,361,578
| New | +$13.4M |
|
|
I
1214
DELISTED
INTELSAT S. A.
I
| $15M | 0.01% |
+750,000
| New | +$16.2M |
|
|
MWIV
1215
DELISTED
MWI VETERINARY SUPPLY, INC.
MWIV
| $15M | 0.01% |
+121,475
| New | +$14.9M |
|
1216
Celestica
CLS
$40.8B
| $15M | 0.01% |
+1,592,606
| New | +$14M |
|
1217
Silicon Laboratories
SLAB
$7.33B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+360,270
| New | +$14.9M |
|
|
MZTI
1218
The Marzetti Company
MZTI
$2.81B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+191,021
| New | +$15.3M |
|
|
LL
1219
DELISTED
LL Flooring Holdings, Inc.
LL
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+191,203
| New | +$15.2M |
|
1220
Hyatt Hotels
H
$15B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+368,887
| New | +$15.2M |
|
|
FNSR
1221
DELISTED
Finisar Corp
FNSR
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+877,624
| New | +$11.9M |
|
1222
Novartis
NVS
$264B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
+234,639
| New | +$15.3M |
|
1223
MillerKnoll
MLKN
$1.44B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
+548,540
| New | +$14.5M |
|
|
MDSO
1224
DELISTED
Medidata Solutions, Inc.
MDSO
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
+382,640
| New | +$12.5M |
|
1225
Genesco
GCO
$361M
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
+221,025
| New | +$14.2M |
|
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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.