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 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$576M |
| 2 |
Ferguson
FERG
|
+$574M |
| 3 |
Stellantis
STLA
|
+$471M |
| 4 |
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
|
+$425M |
| 5 |
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
|
+$228M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$5.99B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$1.07B |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$981M |
| 4 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$836M |
| 5 |
T-Mobile US
TMUS
|
+$723M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 22.86% |
| 2 | Financials | 14.58% |
| 3 | Healthcare | 12.62% |
| 4 | Consumer Discretionary | 12.5% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 10.64% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NXGN
1676
DELISTED
NextGen Healthcare, Inc. Common Stock
NXGN
| $14.3M | ﹤0.01% |
788,167
-510,423
| -39% | -$10.1M |
|
|
OPI
1677
DELISTED
Office Properties Income Trust
OPI
| $14.2M | ﹤0.01% |
515,293
-65,993
| -11% | -$1.71M |
|
1678
Tanger
SKT
$4.68B
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
933,961
-245,909
| -21% | -$3.63M |
|
|
TUYA
1679
Tuya Inc
TUYA
$1.07B
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
+665,000
| New | +$14.6M |
|
1680
Westamerica Bancorp
WABC
$1.39B
| $14.1M | ﹤0.01% |
223,798
+53,517
| +31% | +$3.26M |
|
|
WIRE
1681
DELISTED
Encore Wire Corp
WIRE
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
208,830
-129,995
| -38% | -$8.41M |
|
1682
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.05B
| $14M | ﹤0.01% |
347,985
-73,748
| -17% | -$2.62M |
|
1683
Agios Pharmaceuticals
AGIO
$1.89B
| $13.9M | ﹤0.01% |
269,902
-299,934
| -53% | -$14.9M |
|
1684
Monro
MNRO
$410M
| $13.8M | ﹤0.01% |
210,424
-158,526
| -43% | -$9.91M |
|
1685
Oscar Health
OSCR
$9.16B
| $13.8M | ﹤0.01% |
+514,163
| New | +$16.1M |
|
|
SAFE
1686
Safehold
SAFE
$1.16B
| $13.7M | ﹤0.01% |
158,760
-28,268
| -15% | -$2.27M |
|
1687
NETGEAR
NTGR
$659M
| $13.7M | ﹤0.01% |
333,964
-32,606
| -9% | -$1.34M |
|
1688
ADT
ADT
$5.73B
| $13.7M | ﹤0.01% |
1,625,989
-84,437
| -5% | -$731K |
|
1689
Oceaneering
OII
$5.02B
| $13.7M | ﹤0.01% |
1,196,487
-217,857
| -15% | -$2.42M |
|
|
HEES
1690
DELISTED
H&E Equipment Services
HEES
| $13.7M | ﹤0.01% |
359,518
-176,497
| -33% | -$5.65M |
|
1691
Patterson-UTI
PTEN
$3.83B
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
1,912,999
-528,491
| -22% | -$3.72M |
|
|
DAY
1692
DELISTED
Dayforce
DAY
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
161,582
+86,602
| +116% | +$8.09M |
|
|
GNMK
1693
DELISTED
GenMark Diagnostics, Inc
GNMK
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
+569,000
| New | +$10.6M |
|
|
KAMN
1694
DELISTED
Kaman Corp
KAMN
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
264,931
-63,452
| -19% | -$3.45M |
|
1695
St. Joe Company
JOE
$3.69B
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
316,390
-87,903
| -22% | -$4.2M |
|
1696
Celsius Holdings
CELH
$7.55B
| $13.6M | ﹤0.01% |
+846,045
| New | +$15.9M |
|
1697
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.54B
| $13.4M | ﹤0.01% |
444,611
-153,054
| -26% | -$4.46M |
|
|
RWT
1698
Redwood Trust
RWT
$589M
| $13.3M | ﹤0.01% |
1,281,056
-166,305
| -11% | -$1.6M |
|
1699
Nelnet
NNI
$4.89B
| $13.3M | ﹤0.01% |
183,236
-156,909
| -46% | -$11.4M |
|
|
NARI
1700
DELISTED
Inari Medical, Inc. Common Stock
NARI
| $13.3M | ﹤0.01% |
124,401
| – | – |
|
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Norges Bank's Q1 2021 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2021, Norges Bank held 2,241 positions worth $437B, up 2% from $428B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 21% of the portfolio.
Norges Bank withdrew a net $15.8B in Q1 2021, closing 114 positions and reducing 1,392 holdings. Its most notable exit was Tiffany & Co., an estimated $229M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 23% of assets, down from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Financials and Healthcare.
Against the trend, Norges Bank opened a new position in Ferguson worth $562M.
- Norges Bank's largest Q1 2021 buy was Ferguson: 4,706,324 shares worth $562M.
- Norges Bank added most to Alphabet (Google) Class A in Q1 2021, an estimated $576M increase.
- Norges Bank's biggest Q1 2021 reduction was Alibaba, cutting an estimated $5.99B.
- Norges Bank fully exited Tiffany & Co. in Q1 2021, selling an estimated $229M.
- Norges Bank's ten largest holdings make up 21% of its $437B portfolio in Q1 2021.
- Norges Bank opened 131 new positions and closed 114 in Q1 2021.
- Norges Bank's portfolio value rose 2% quarter-over-quarter to $437B.
Based on Norges Bank's 13F filing for Q1 2021, filed 7 May 2021.