How we invest | Norges Bank Investment Management

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The fund is the largest single owner in the world’s stock markets and is broadly invested across countries, sectors and currencies. It holds shares, bonds and real estate all around the world, but invests only abroad so that the Norwegian economy does not overheat.

The equity investments are spread across 9,000 companies to capture global value creation and diversify risk as best possible. About 70 percent of the fund is invested in equities.

The fixed-income investments are allocated bonds issued by governments and related institutions and securities issued by companies. About 30 percent of the fund is invested in fixed income.

We invest in high-quality real estate in a limited number of major cities and global distribution networks. Up to 7 percent of the fund can be invested in unlisted real estate.

We invest in infrastructure for renewable energy. Mainly wind and solar projects in Europe and North America. Up to 2 percent of the fund can be invested in unlisted infrastructure for renewable energy.