Norway's Wealth Fund Delivers $28.5 Billion Return in Second Quarter

Norway's Wealth Fund Delivers $28.5 Billion Return in Second Quarter

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Norway's sovereign wealth fund, one of the largest globally, reported a 3% return in Q2, amounting to $28.5 billion. This is a decrease from the previous quarter's 9.1% return. The fund's investments include 70% in equities, 28% in bonds, and 2.7% in private equity. The report highlights global uncertainty as a key issue affecting performance. Despite stable holdings, market turmoil has impacted stock performance significantly.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the return percentage of Norway's sovereign wealth fund in the second quarter?

28.5%

9.1%

1.4%

3%

2.

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Which type of investment had the highest return percentage in the fund's portfolio?

Equity Investments

Private Equity

Bonds

Real Estate

3.

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What was a significant factor affecting the fund's performance according to Norges Bank's investment fund?

Technological advancements

Currency fluctuations

Global uncertainty

High inflation rates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the return percentage for stocks in the last quarter?

28.5%

12%

9.1%

3%

5.

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How did the market turmoil affect the fund's stock performance?

It hit the performance hard

It had no effect

It improved significantly

It remained stable