23.09.2016 - Pretty Much Every Norwegian Citizen Is a Millionnaire
Norway’s “Pension Fund Global” is the biggest sovereign-wealth fund in the world, worth an estimated $882B (more than double the national GDP). Not bad for a country with a population of just over 5m people. It owns 2% of all listed shares in Europe and over 1% globally. Plus, contrary to the way most funds are structured, it’s incredibly transparent by detailing every investment it makes online. The fund refuses to invest in firms with products deemed “unethical,” such as tobacco and weapons. It also acts as an activist of sorts by “blacklisting” corrupt companies, including those that misuse water and energy or engage in child labor.............................................Full Article: Source
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