Portfolio manager comments — Q4 2025
The fund delivered positive performance during the quarter, rising by just over 5.5% in SEK, although weaker than the benchmark index*. Nordic equity markets showed significant differences in performance, with Finland and Sweden performing most strongly, while Denmark was the weakest, partly due to share price developments in Novo Nordisk.
Markets continued to be characterized by rising global protectionism, particularly from the US, as well as an overall uncertain geopolitical environment. At the same time, interest rate cuts provided some support to markets. In Europe, we have seen greater alignment and increased infrastructure initiatives. Similar initiatives have also been announced in the Nordic region, which we assess may have positive effects on the broader economy. The Swedish krona also continued to strengthen against the US dollar, the euro, and the Norwegian krone.
The individual stocks contributing most positively to fund performance were DSV, Nokia, Nordea, Metso, AstraZeneca, Investor, Vestas, and NKT.
The largest negative impact came from holdings such as Novo Nordisk, QT Group, and Spotify.
Among new larger holdings were Lundin Mining, Danske Bank, and SkiStar. The fund also participated in the initial public offerings of Verisure and Framery. Divestments included QT Group, Genmab, and Spotify.
We have seen considerable market volatility, which is likely to continue. As a result, we maintain a relatively broad sector exposure. External risks remain, and we prefer Nordic and European exposure within our portfolio holdings.
* SIX SRI Nordic 200 Net Index