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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1351
BOK Financial
BOKF
$8.07B
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
+190,312
| New | +$12.1M |
|
|
WIN
1352
DELISTED
Windstream Holdings Inc
WIN
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
+201,633
| New | +$13.1M |
|
|
TAHO
1353
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
| $12.2M | 0.01% |
+861,164
| New | +$13.2M |
|
|
MDC
1354
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
+518,911
| New | +$13.5M |
|
1355
Synaptics
SYNA
$3.49B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
+314,839
| New | +$12.6M |
|
1356
Tenaris
TS
$28.4B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
+300,800
| New | +$12.6M |
|
1357
Mine Safety
MSA
$6.94B
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
+259,511
| New | +$12.5M |
|
|
AIRM
1358
DELISTED
Air Methods Corp
AIRM
| $12.1M | 0.01% |
+356,230
| New | +$13.8M |
|
1359
CVB Financial
CVBF
$4B
| $12M | 0.01% |
+1,024,204
| New | +$11.4M |
|
|
DMC
1360
Del Monte Corp
DMC
$1.49B
| $12M | 0.01% |
+431,170
| New | +$11.6M |
|
|
PSB
1361
DELISTED
PS Business Parks, Inc.
PSB
| $12M | 0.01% |
+166,477
| New | +$12.9M |
|
1362
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.75B
| $12M | 0.01% |
+70,287
| New | +$11.1M |
|
1363
ABM Industries
ABM
$2.95B
| $12M | 0.01% |
+488,334
| New | +$11.2M |
|
1364
TSMC
TSM
$2.17T
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
+649,157
| New | +$12M |
|
1365
Franklin Electric
FELE
$4.25B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
+352,927
| New | +$11.6M |
|
|
AFSI
1366
DELISTED
AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
AFSI
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
+731,322
| New | +$11.1M |
|
1367
Texas Roadhouse
TXRH
$11.2B
| $11.9M | 0.01% |
+474,239
| New | +$10.8M |
|
|
CLNY
1368
DELISTED
Colony Capital, Inc.
CLNY
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
+594,874
| New | +$13M |
|
1369
Molina Healthcare
MOH
$10.6B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
+318,172
| New | +$11.2M |
|
1370
Selective Insurance
SIGI
$5.27B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
+513,716
| New | +$12.1M |
|
1371
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.38B
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
+258,509
| New | +$11.5M |
|
|
CRR
1372
DELISTED
Carbo Ceramics Inc.
CRR
| $11.8M | 0.01% |
+174,755
| New | +$12.9M |
|
1373
Acadia Realty Trust
AKR
$2.67B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
+474,788
| New | +$12.9M |
|
1374
Brink's
BCO
$4.47B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
+458,018
| New | +$12.1M |
|
1375
Power Integrations
POWI
$2.66B
| $11.7M | 0.01% |
+574,626
| New | +$12M |
|
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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.