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 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$836M |
| 2 |
VMRK
Vivmark Residential
VMRK
|
+$579M |
| 3 |
Equitable Holdings
EQH
|
+$351M |
| 4 |
AT&T
T
|
+$345M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$282M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWX
Time Warner Inc
TWX
|
+$657M |
| 2 |
MON
Monsanto Co
MON
|
+$486M |
| 3 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$230M |
| 4 |
American International
AIG
|
+$211M |
| 5 |
SL Green Realty
SLG
|
+$156M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.86% |
| 2 | Technology | 17.5% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.06% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.54% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.78% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1401
BJs Wholesale Club
BJ
$11.7B
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
+1,000,000
| New | +$22.8M |
|
|
NCI
1402
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
1,066,491
| – | – |
|
|
COTV
1403
DELISTED
Cotiviti Holdings, Inc.
COTV
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
534,659
-10,000
| -2% | -$363K |
|
1404
Primoris Services
PRIM
$4.14B
| $23.6M | 0.01% |
866,367
| – | – |
|
1405
Matthews International
MATW
$623M
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
399,201
| – | – |
|
1406
Armstrong World Industries
AWI
$6.67B
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
371,226
| – | – |
|
|
PRSU
1407
Pursuit Attractions and Hospitality Inc
PRSU
$1.33B
| $23.5M | 0.01% |
432,326
-19,665
| -4% | -$1.05M |
|
1408
Alarm.com
ALRM
$2.72B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
578,969
+157,299
| +37% | +$6.53M |
|
1409
Herbalife
HLF
$1.24B
| $23.4M | 0.01% |
435,168
-12,800
| -3% | -$673K |
|
1410
Clean Harbors
CLH
$16.8B
| $23.3M | 0.01% |
419,895
| – | – |
|
1411
Red Rock Resorts
RRR
$3.15B
| $23.2M | 0.01% |
691,914
| – | – |
|
|
HA
1412
DELISTED
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.
HA
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
642,819
+72,113
| +13% | +$2.78M |
|
|
FOLD
1413
DELISTED
Amicus Therapeutics
FOLD
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
1,476,707
| – | – |
|
1414
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$8.51B
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
2,251,578
-349,747
| -13% | -$3.46M |
|
1415
Jack in the Box
JACK
$253M
| $23.1M | 0.01% |
270,814
-38,610
| -12% | -$3.33M |
|
|
CTWS
1416
DELISTED
Connecticut Water Service Inc
CTWS
| $23M | 0.01% |
+352,731
| New | +$23M |
|
1417
Terreno Realty
TRNO
$7.15B
| $23M | 0.01% |
610,980
| – | – |
|
1418
HEICO Corp Class A
HEI.A
$31.1B
| $23M | 0.01% |
377,551
+265,976
| +238% | +$15.9M |
|
|
NUAN
1419
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $23M | 0.01% |
1,911,876
-213,889
| -10% | -$2.66M |
|
1420
Badger Meter
BMI
$3.7B
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
512,297
-5,007
| -1% | -$222K |
|
1421
Dycom Industries
DY
$8.67B
| $22.9M | 0.01% |
241,804
+18,858
| +8% | +$1.93M |
|
1422
Celestica
CLS
$40.8B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
1,922,570
-203,226
| -10% | -$2.33M |
|
1423
Northwest Bancshares
NWBI
$2.26B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
1,312,517
| – | – |
|
1424
Granite Construction
GVA
$5.14B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
409,857
+151,609
| +59% | +$8.57M |
|
1425
Sally Beauty Holdings
SBH
$1.5B
| $22.8M | 0.01% |
1,422,000
+518,729
| +57% | +$8.25M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Norges Bank held 2,219 positions worth $291B, up 5.4% from $276B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 16% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q2 2018 filing shows 75 new, 838 increased, 618 reduced and 85 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Equitable Holdings: 16,478,469 shares worth $340M. The largest sale was Time Warner Inc, an estimated $657M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 18% of assets, down from 19% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q2 2018 buy was Equitable Holdings: 16,478,469 shares worth $340M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alibaba in Q2 2018, an estimated $836M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was Apple, cutting an estimated $230M.
- Norges Bank fully exited Time Warner Inc in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $657M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 16% of its $291B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Norges Bank opened 75 new positions and closed 85 in Q2 2018.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $291B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 23 Jul 2018.