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
|
+$713M |
| 2 |
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BMY
|
+$532M |
| 3 |
AvalonBay Communities
AVB
|
+$338M |
| 4 |
Essex Property Trust
ESS
|
+$322M |
| 5 |
Equity Residential
EQR
|
+$295M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CELG
Celgene Corp
CELG
|
+$783M |
| 2 |
STI
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
STI
|
+$286M |
| 3 |
Morgan Stanley
MS
|
+$196M |
| 4 |
Bank of America
BAC
|
+$170M |
| 5 |
Ameriprise Financial
AMP
|
+$166M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 19.16% |
| 2 | Financials | 16.45% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 13.43% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 11.44% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 9.5% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1401
AMC Global Media
AMCX
$492M
| $24.8M | 0.01% |
629,030
| – | – |
|
|
GOOS
1402
Canada Goose Holdings
GOOS
$872M
| $24.8M | 0.01% |
684,124
| – | – |
|
1403
Energizer
ENR
$1.44B
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
491,956
+53,168
| +12% | +$2.45M |
|
1404
NeoGenomics
NEO
$1.96B
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
844,190
+529,216
| +168% | +$12.6M |
|
1405
CBIZ
CBZ
$2.99B
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
915,640
-14,262
| -2% | -$371K |
|
|
HTZ
1406
DELISTED
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
HTZ
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
1,566,870
| – | – |
|
1407
CVB Financial
CVBF
$3.94B
| $24.7M | 0.01% |
1,142,483
+12,821
| +1% | +$271K |
|
1408
Fox Factory Holding Corp
FOXF
$755M
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
354,136
| – | – |
|
|
ROIC
1409
DELISTED
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.
ROIC
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
1,394,532
+94,044
| +7% | +$1.7M |
|
1410
SouthState Bank Corp
SSB
$10.2B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
283,335
+6,614
| +2% | +$537K |
|
1411
Independent Bank
INDB
$3.99B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
295,202
+3,247
| +1% | +$265K |
|
1412
Four Corners Property Trust
FCPT
$2.81B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
871,480
+10,909
| +1% | +$305K |
|
1413
Laureate Education
LAUR
$5.28B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
1,394,482
-134,278
| -9% | -$2.21M |
|
1414
Global Net Lease
GNL
$1.84B
| $24.6M | 0.01% |
1,210,614
+70,137
| +6% | +$1.38M |
|
1415
Enovis
ENOV
$1.68B
| $24.5M | 0.01% |
391,743
+18,962
| +5% | +$1.07M |
|
1416
Pacira BioSciences
PCRX
$1.04B
| $24.5M | 0.01% |
541,213
-24,838
| -4% | -$1.05M |
|
|
DHC
1417
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$2.15B
| $24.5M | 0.01% |
2,904,606
| – | – |
|
1418
Worthington Enterprises
WOR
$2.75B
| $24.5M | 0.01% |
940,458
| – | – |
|
|
ATCO
1419
DELISTED
Atlas Corp.
ATCO
| $24.5M | 0.01% |
1,720,771
| – | – |
|
1420
Myriad Genetics
MYGN
$270M
| $24.4M | 0.01% |
894,689
| – | – |
|
1421
Paylocity
PCTY
$7.38B
| $24.3M | 0.01% |
201,532
-11,370
| -5% | -$1.25M |
|
|
ODP
1422
DELISTED
ODP
ODP
| $24.3M | 0.01% |
886,244
| – | – |
|
1423
Banner Corp
BANR
$2.39B
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
427,488
| – | – |
|
|
BECN
1424
DELISTED
Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc.
BECN
| $24.2M | 0.01% |
756,394
| – | – |
|
1425
Agree Realty
ADC
$9.34B
| $24.1M | 0.01% |
344,157
+34,767
| +11% | +$2.56M |
|
Similar funds
Norges Bank's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Norges Bank held 2,137 positions worth $358B, up 9.8% from $327B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 19% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q4 2019 filing shows 45 new, 503 increased, 473 reduced and 63 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Walmart Inc: 4,711,437 shares worth $187M. The largest sale was Celgene Corp, an estimated $783M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 19% of assets, up from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
- Norges Bank's largest Q4 2019 buy was Walmart Inc: 4,711,437 shares worth $187M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alibaba in Q4 2019, an estimated $713M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Morgan Stanley, cutting an estimated $196M.
- Norges Bank fully exited Celgene Corp in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $783M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 19% of its $358B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Norges Bank opened 45 new positions and closed 63 in Q4 2019.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 9.8% quarter-over-quarter to $358B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 12 Feb 2020.