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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1251
Meritage Homes
MTH
$4.17B
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
+657,176
| New | +$15.3M |
|
|
WCRX
1252
DELISTED
WARNER CHILCOTT PLC ORD SHS CL A (IRL)
WCRX
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
+715,870
| New | +$12.1M |
|
|
BGC
1253
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
+462,659
| New | +$15.5M |
|
|
SAFM
1254
DELISTED
Sanderson Farms Inc
SAFM
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
+214,027
| New | +$13.5M |
|
1255
Jack in the Box
JACK
$253M
| $14.2M | 0.01% |
+360,156
| New | +$13.2M |
|
1256
NorthWestern Energy
NWE
$4.22B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+353,476
| New | +$14.5M |
|
1257
CACI
CACI
$13.9B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+222,130
| New | +$13.4M |
|
1258
Crocs
CROX
$5.53B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+853,933
| New | +$13.8M |
|
|
CYS
1259
DELISTED
CYS Investments Inc.
CYS
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+1,529,150
| New | +$17.2M |
|
|
ENDP
1260
DELISTED
Endo International plc
ENDP
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+382,745
| New | +$13.8M |
|
1261
Werner Enterprises
WERN
$2.15B
| $14.1M | 0.01% |
+581,711
| New | +$13.9M |
|
1262
Royal Gold
RGLD
$20.8B
| $14M | 0.01% |
+332,877
| New | +$18M |
|
|
LNCE
1263
DELISTED
Snyders-Lance, Inc.
LNCE
| $14M | 0.01% |
+492,640
| New | +$12.9M |
|
1264
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.49B
| $14M | 0.01% |
+225,604
| New | +$14.2M |
|
|
JCP
1265
DELISTED
J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
JCP
| $14M | 0.01% |
+817,149
| New | +$13.8M |
|
|
HPY
1266
DELISTED
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS, INC. COM STK
HPY
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
+373,329
| New | +$12.1M |
|
|
RFMD
1267
DELISTED
RF MICRO DEVICES INC
RFMD
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
+2,594,672
| New | +$13.9M |
|
|
MDVN
1268
DELISTED
MEDIVATION, INC.
MDVN
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
+564,250
| New | +$14.2M |
|
1269
Monro
MNRO
$381M
| $13.9M | 0.01% |
+288,374
| New | +$12.7M |
|
1270
SBA Communications
SBAC
$19.1B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+186,776
| New | +$14.2M |
|
1271
Generac Holdings
GNRC
$10.3B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+374,011
| New | +$13.6M |
|
1272
Dolby
DLB
$5.5B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+412,498
| New | +$13.8M |
|
|
HI
1273
DELISTED
Hillenbrand
HI
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+581,477
| New | +$14.1M |
|
1274
Post Holdings
POST
$3.56B
| $13.8M | 0.01% |
+481,279
| New | +$13.8M |
|
1275
Mueller Industries
MLI
$13.4B
| $13.7M | 0.01% |
+2,178,088
| New | +$14.1M |
|
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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.