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 |
Deutsche Bank
DB
|
+$567M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$494M |
| 3 |
Equinix
EQIX
|
+$336M |
| 4 |
Charter Communications
CHTR
|
+$297M |
| 5 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$227M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
TWC
TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK
TWC
|
+$559M |
| 2 |
Aflac
AFL
|
+$475M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$333M |
| 4 |
Aon
AON
|
+$261M |
| 5 |
Verizon
VZ
|
+$247M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 17.36% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 14.14% |
| 3 | Technology | 13.46% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 9.42% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.92% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
126
Enbridge
ENB
$121B
| $335M | 0.16% |
7,951,784
+650,293
| +9% | +$26.5M |
|
127
General Mills
GIS
$20.4B
| $334M | 0.16% |
4,681,861
-188,378
| -4% | -$12M |
|
128
Elevance Health
ELV
$83.1B
| $334M | 0.16% |
2,540,020
+102,678
| +4% | +$14M |
|
129
Canadian National Railway
CNI
$78.2B
| $332M | 0.16% |
5,648,490
-182,885
| -3% | -$11M |
|
130
Yum! Brands
YUM
$42.2B
| $331M | 0.16% |
5,554,735
| – | – |
|
131
Cigna
CI
$78.8B
| $329M | 0.16% |
2,573,730
+102,412
| +4% | +$13.5M |
|
132
Kroger
KR
$36.9B
| $320M | 0.15% |
8,687,752
-682,977
| -7% | -$24.6M |
|
133
Goldman Sachs
GS
$293B
| $319M | 0.15% |
2,145,898
-110,219
| -5% | -$17.2M |
|
134
General Motors
GM
$82B
| $318M | 0.15% |
11,240,669
-550,829
| -5% | -$16.7M |
|
135
Caterpillar
CAT
$366B
| $316M | 0.15% |
4,164,937
+393,382
| +10% | +$29.5M |
|
136
FedEx
FDX
$73.3B
| $315M | 0.15% |
2,077,166
-227,038
| -10% | -$36.8M |
|
137
Edison International
EIX
$30.6B
| $314M | 0.15% |
4,038,638
-563,765
| -12% | -$40.5M |
|
138
Kinder Morgan
KMI
$71.2B
| $314M | 0.15% |
16,750,484
| – | – |
|
139
Zimmer Biomet
ZBH
$18.7B
| $312M | 0.15% |
2,671,872
+1,112,496
| +71% | +$126M |
|
140
Simon Property Group
SPG
$76.8B
| $311M | 0.15% |
1,432,694
+566,034
| +65% | +$116M |
|
141
PayPal
PYPL
$50.4B
| $306M | 0.15% |
8,387,933
-539,586
| -6% | -$20.6M |
|
142
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$95.9B
| $299M | 0.14% |
19,863,337
+475,352
| +2% | +$6.72M |
|
143
Cognizant
CTSH
$25.8B
| $296M | 0.14% |
5,178,483
+954,368
| +23% | +$57.7M |
|
144
Kilroy Realty
KRC
$4.65B
| $296M | 0.14% |
4,470,686
| – | – |
|
|
YHOO
145
DELISTED
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
| $293M | 0.14% |
7,802,332
+886,287
| +13% | +$32.7M |
|
146
Consolidated Edison
ED
$41.4B
| $288M | 0.14% |
3,586,343
+625,960
| +21% | +$47M |
|
147
DuPont de Nemours
DD
$18.6B
| $281M | 0.13% |
2,232,079
-60,141
| -3% | -$7.91M |
|
|
TFCF
148
DELISTED
Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc. Class B
TFCF
| $280M | 0.13% |
10,276,297
+3,100,884
| +43% | +$90.6M |
|
|
SE
149
DELISTED
Spectra Energy Corp Wi
SE
| $279M | 0.13% |
7,605,694
+1,223,361
| +19% | +$39M |
|
150
Waste Management
WM
$97.2B
| $278M | 0.13% |
4,188,275
-48,804
| -1% | -$2.95M |
|
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Norges Bank's Q2 2016 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2016, Norges Bank held 2,246 positions worth $210B, up 3.5% from $203B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 14% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank's Q2 2016 filing shows 58 new, 1,025 increased, 662 reduced and 72 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Deutsche Bank: 37,741,953 shares worth $461M. The largest sale was TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK, an estimated $559M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 17% of assets, down from 18% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Technology.
- Norges Bank's largest Q2 2016 buy was Deutsche Bank: 37,741,953 shares worth $461M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alphabet (Google) Class A in Q2 2016, an estimated $494M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q2 2016 reduction was Aflac, cutting an estimated $475M.
- Norges Bank fully exited TIME WARNER CABLE INC NEW COM STK in Q2 2016, selling an estimated $559M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 14% of its $210B portfolio in Q2 2016.
- Norges Bank opened 58 new positions and closed 72 in Q2 2016.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 3.5% quarter-over-quarter to $210B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q2 2016, filed 12 Aug 2016.