Sovereign Wealth Fund

Folketrygdfondet

Investment Details

Investor Type
Sovereign Wealth Fund

Asset Class Focus
Equities, Fixed Income

Stage Focus
Growth, Late Stage, Buyout

Geographical Focus
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland

Industries Focus

  • Healthcare
  • Energy
  • Consumer Goods
  • Industrials
  • Real Estate
  • Materials
  • Utilities
  • Consumer Services
  • Information Technology
  • Consumer Staples
  • Basic Materials
  • Financials
  • Consumer Discretionary
  • Communication Services
  • Energy Equipment & Services

Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 1,000,000,000 USD

Investor Details Founded: 1967

Established in 1967, Folketrygdfondet manages the Government Pension Fund Norway, making it the largest institutional investor on the Oslo Stock Exchange, holding approximately 11% of the main index. The fund's investment strategy is characterized by a long-term perspective, active management, and a commitment to responsible investment practices. It primarily invests in equities and fixed income instruments within Norway and the Nordic region, with a strategic benchmark allocation of 60% equities and 40% fixed income, distributed as 85% in Norway and 15% in the rest of the Nordic countries. Folketrygdfondet's approach includes counter-cyclical investment to stabilize the Norwegian financial market and contribute to well-functioning markets. The fund's portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including energy, consumer staples, consumer discretionary, healthcare, and financials, among others. As of June 30, 2025, the Government Pension Fund Norway had a market value of NOK 405 billion, reflecting the fund's significant role in the Norwegian economy. Folketrygdfondet's mission is to ensure good returns over time and contribute to the state's long-term savings, while also stabilizing the Norwegian financial market. The fund's active management and responsible investment practices aim to create value for current and future generations, aligning with its goal of achieving the highest possible return over time.

Requirements
  • Investments must align with the fund's strategic benchmark allocation
  • Investments should be in equities and fixed income instruments within Norway and the Nordic region
  • Investments must adhere to responsible investment practices
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Portfolio Companies
  • Equinor ASA
  • DNB Bank ASA
  • Frontline Ltd.
  • Hafnia Ltd.
  • Austevoll Seafood ASA
  • Grieg Seafood ASA
  • DNO ASA
  • Subsea 7 S.A.
  • Lerøy Seafood Group ASA
  • Ageras
  • SpareBank 1 Boligkreditt AS
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