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Norway's $2.3T fund posts best quarterly return in six years on tech gains · 1 source tracked

Norway's massive sovereign wealth fund achieved its best quarterly return in six years, with an 11.5% gain in the second quarter, largely driven by its significant investments in technology companies. The fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, saw its equity holdings perform exceptionally well, with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Apple Inc. being its top performers. This strong performance contributes significantly to Norway's national budget, with the fund's investments in AI-linked companies playing a crucial role. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg, Heidi Taksdal Skjeseth ·

    Norway $2.3 trillion fund posts best quarter since 2020

    The fund returned 11.5% in the second quarter—the best result since 2020.