Swiss National Bank Portfolio holdings
The Swiss National Bank (SNB), founded in 1907 and headquartered in Zurich with an office in Bern, is Switzerland’s central bank, responsible for conducting monetary policy, issuing the Swiss franc, and ensuring price stability, while uniquely managing a massive investment portfolio. Unlike most central banks, the SNB is a joint-stock company with shares traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange, owned roughly 55% by public entities like cantons and 45% by private investors, yet it operates independently under federal oversight. It holds over $800 billion in foreign currency reserves as of late 2024—invested in global equities, bonds, and gold—to manage the franc’s value, famously intervening in markets to prevent excessive appreciation, as seen with the 2015 abandonment of the euro peg. Led by Chairman Thomas Jordan until his planned exit in September 2024, the SNB balances its dual role as a monetary authority and a significant global investor, influencing both Swiss and international financial stability.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
DXC Technology
DXC
|
+$79.7M |
| 2 |
Dell
DELL
|
+$72.6M |
| 3 |
RAI
Reynolds American Inc
RAI
|
+$63.3M |
| 4 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$54.9M |
| 5 |
Altria Group
MO
|
+$53.8M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
YHOO
Yahoo Inc
YHOO
|
+$149M |
| 2 |
BCR
CR Bard Inc.
BCR
|
+$63.3M |
| 3 |
MJN
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
MJN
|
+$58.3M |
| 4 |
VAL
Valspar
VAL
|
+$38.8M |
| 5 |
WWAV
The WhiteWave Foods Company
WWAV
|
+$36.8M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 16.83% |
| 2 | Healthcare | 15.56% |
| 3 | Consumer Discretionary | 10.99% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 10.5% |
| 5 | Industrials | 10.42% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
176
HP
HPQ
$27.5B
| $108M | 0.13% |
6,173,792
+111,700
| +2% | +$2.05M |
|
177
Sherwin-Williams
SHW
$89.8B
| $108M | 0.13% |
920,283
+80,700
| +10% | +$9.02M |
|
178
WEC Energy
WEC
$35.1B
| $106M | 0.13% |
1,720,581
+37,600
| +2% | +$2.32M |
|
179
LyondellBasell Industries
LYB
$19.2B
| $105M | 0.13% |
1,249,374
+22,000
| +2% | +$1.83M |
|
|
PPL
180
PPL Corp
PPL
$26.7B
| $105M | 0.12% |
2,708,747
+300,600
| +12% | +$11.6M |
|
181
Paychex
PAYX
$42.7B
| $105M | 0.12% |
1,838,103
-306,500
| -14% | -$18M |
|
182
Analog Devices
ADI
$190B
| $103M | 0.12% |
1,329,048
+37,800
| +3% | +$3M |
|
183
PPG Industries
PPG
$26.6B
| $103M | 0.12% |
938,860
+3,500
| +0.4% | +$379K |
|
184
Edison International
EIX
$26.4B
| $103M | 0.12% |
1,318,064
+163,600
| +14% | +$13.1M |
|
185
TE Connectivity
TEL
$62.6B
| $102M | 0.12% |
1,297,509
+38,400
| +3% | +$2.94M |
|
186
Target
TGT
$68B
| $102M | 0.12% |
1,948,517
-282,094
| -13% | -$15.4M |
|
187
Corning
GLW
$143B
| $102M | 0.12% |
3,388,712
+18,200
| +0.5% | +$523K |
|
188
Marathon Petroleum
MPC
$83.7B
| $101M | 0.12% |
1,927,296
+57,100
| +3% | +$2.95M |
|
189
Hewlett Packard
HPE
$70.5B
| $101M | 0.12% |
7,827,313
-2,329,294
| -23% | -$32.4M |
|
|
ALXN
190
DELISTED
Alexion Pharmaceuticals
ALXN
| $99.9M | 0.12% |
820,741
+26,100
| +3% | +$3.04M |
|
|
GG
191
DELISTED
Goldcorp Inc
GG
| $99.6M | 0.12% |
7,724,000
-151,600
| -2% | -$2.12M |
|
|
PXD
192
DELISTED
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
| $99M | 0.12% |
620,152
-4,100
| -0.7% | -$701K |
|
193
Ventas
VTR
$47.9B
| $98.9M | 0.12% |
1,423,080
+41,800
| +3% | +$2.78M |
|
194
Sempra
SRE
$54.8B
| $97.8M | 0.12% |
1,734,600
+51,000
| +3% | +$2.88M |
|
195
Carnival Corporation Ltd
CCL
$39.7B
| $96.9M | 0.11% |
1,477,600
+239,300
| +19% | +$14.9M |
|
196
Yum! Brands
YUM
$41.1B
| $96.9M | 0.11% |
1,313,296
-6,700
| -0.5% | -$466K |
|
197
Ross Stores
ROST
$81.9B
| $96.3M | 0.11% |
1,667,592
+36,700
| +2% | +$2.29M |
|
198
Cummins
CMI
$88.7B
| $94.6M | 0.11% |
583,419
+16,900
| +3% | +$2.62M |
|
199
Newell Brands
NWL
$2.56B
| $94.5M | 0.11% |
1,761,553
+223,100
| +15% | +$11.3M |
|
200
HCA Healthcare
HCA
$89.5B
| $94.3M | 0.11% |
1,081,322
+19,300
| +2% | +$1.63M |
|
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Swiss National Bank's Q2 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2017, Swiss National Bank held 2,631 positions worth $84.3B, up 4.9% from $80.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 17% of the portfolio.
Swiss National Bank's Q2 2017 filing shows 97 new, 1,346 increased, 213 reduced and 73 closed positions. Its largest new stake was DXC Technology: 1,200,928 shares worth $79.7M. The largest sale was Yahoo Inc, an estimated $149M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 17% of assets, up from 17% a quarter earlier, followed by Healthcare and Consumer Discretionary.
- Swiss National Bank's largest Q2 2017 buy was DXC Technology: 1,200,928 shares worth $79.7M.
- Swiss National Bank added most to Dell in Q2 2017, an estimated $72.6M increase.
- Swiss National Bank's biggest Q2 2017 reduction was CR Bard Inc., cutting an estimated $63.3M.
- Swiss National Bank fully exited Yahoo Inc in Q2 2017, selling an estimated $149M.
- Swiss National Bank's ten largest holdings make up 17% of its $84.3B portfolio in Q2 2017.
- Swiss National Bank opened 97 new positions and closed 73 in Q2 2017.
- Swiss National Bank's portfolio value rose 4.9% quarter-over-quarter to $84.3B.
Based on Swiss National Bank's 13F filing for Q2 2017, filed 9 Aug 2017.