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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1476
Oxford Industries
OXM
$438M
| $9.94M | 0.01% |
+159,279
| New | +$9.69M |
|
|
FRAN
1477
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $9.89M | 0.01% |
+29,646
| New | +$10M |
|
|
FINL
1478
DELISTED
Finish Line
FINL
| $9.86M | 0.01% |
+451,104
| New | +$9.19M |
|
1479
Acacia Research
ACTG
$443M
| $9.85M | 0.01% |
+440,698
| New | +$11.1M |
|
|
AAT
1480
American Assets Trust
AAT
$1.34B
| $9.83M | 0.01% |
+318,432
| New | +$10.5M |
|
1481
Coeur Mining
CDE
$19.5B
| $9.82M | 0.01% |
+738,238
| New | +$10.7M |
|
1482
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
ALNY
$32B
| $9.81M | 0.01% |
+316,404
| New | +$8.42M |
|
|
PNK
1483
DELISTED
Pinnacle Entertainment Inc.
PNK
| $9.8M | 0.01% |
+498,193
| New | +$9.36M |
|
1484
Plexus
PLXS
$6.46B
| $9.79M | 0.01% |
+327,651
| New | +$9.1M |
|
1485
CNA Financial
CNA
$13B
| $9.76M | 0.01% |
+299,251
| New | +$9.95M |
|
1486
American States Water
AWR
$3.46B
| $9.74M | 0.01% |
+362,952
| New | +$9.9M |
|
1487
Huron Consulting
HURN
$2.45B
| $9.71M | 0.01% |
+210,102
| New | +$8.95M |
|
|
HLSS
1488
DELISTED
HOME LN SERVICING SOLUTIONS LTD(CAYMAN ISLANDS)
HLSS
| $9.66M | 0.01% |
+402,901
| New | +$9.39M |
|
1489
Papa John's
PZZA
$665M
| $9.65M | 0.01% |
+295,170
| New | +$9.43M |
|
1490
Zions Bancorporation
ZION
$9.56B
| $9.64M | 0.01% |
+333,719
| New | +$8.73M |
|
1491
Forward Air
FWRD
$523M
| $9.63M | 0.01% |
+251,554
| New | +$9.54M |
|
|
RAVN
1492
DELISTED
Raven Industries Inc
RAVN
| $9.62M | 0.01% |
+321,007
| New | +$10.2M |
|
|
ACOR
1493
DELISTED
Acorda Therapeutics
ACOR
| $9.62M | 0.01% |
+2,430
| New | +$10M |
|
1494
Sabesp
SBS
$18.6B
| $9.58M | 0.01% |
+4,745,305
| New | +$12.3M |
|
1495
Otter Tail
OTTR
$3.74B
| $9.57M | 0.01% |
+337,072
| New | +$9.93M |
|
1496
Innoviva
INVA
$1.53B
| $9.57M | 0.01% |
+308,248
| New | +$8.27M |
|
|
OPLN
1497
Openlane
OPLN
$4.28B
| $9.56M | 0.01% |
+1,104,953
| New | +$9.34M |
|
1498
Minerals Technologies
MTX
$2.15B
| $9.54M | 0.01% |
+230,805
| New | +$9.54M |
|
1499
Bankunited
BKU
$3.17B
| $9.48M | 0.01% |
+364,480
| New | +$9.21M |
|
|
BGG
1500
DELISTED
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
BGG
| $9.44M | 0.01% |
+476,872
| New | +$10.6M |
|
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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.