Oslo, 6 May 2026 – Despite the continued disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and persistently elevated oil prices, global equity markets reached new all-time highs in April. Storebrand Asset Management has taken profit following a strong month, while maintaining an overall overweight position in equities.This is the conclusion from the May edition of the monthly allocation report from Storebrand AM
The quarter was marked by increased market volatility, driven by geopolitical uncertainty following the escalation of the war in Iran. Global equity markets weakened, while interest rates rose amid inflation concerns. Norwegian markets proved relatively resilient during the quarter, supported by higher energy prices, and the Norwegian krone strengthened compared with recent periods.
Oslo, 8 April 2026 – Following significant market volatility in March and persistently high energy prices, Storebrand Asset Management has increased its global equity exposure. At the same time, the asset manager highlights rising stagflationary risks in the global economy, characterised by higher inflation and weaker growth momentum.
This is outlined in the monthly report from Storebrand AM’s
For many countries, energy has become as much a national security priority as a climate policy issue. For investors, this shift has turned the energy transition into a long term structural investment trend. And as energy’s role in geopolitics continues to grow, investment in renewable energy accelerates.
A sharp rise in oil and gas prices following the attack on Iran has prompted Storebrand Asset Management to downgrade global equities from overweight to neutral.
The fourth quarter of 2025 was characterized by heightened market volatility amid rising geopolitical tensions, renewed tariff uncertainty, and slowing global growth momentum. Our multi‑asset approach keeps us well positioned to help clients navigate this uncertainty through simple access to diversification.
Storebrand Real Estate has acquired a residential portfolio of 13 residential assets totaling 999 apartments in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area through its core plus fund, Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II).
Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II) completed its second closing on 19 December 2025 and is now increasing its target size to a level closer to the fund’s hard cap of EUR 500 million. Two and a half months after the fund’s launch, more than 80 per cent of the available capital has already been invested.
In response to investors' growing interest in the Nordic real estate market, Storebrand has chosen to streamline its corporate structure and gather its expertise in real estate in an independent company, Storebrand Real Estate.
Storebrand Real Estate, through its core plus fund Storebrand Nordic Real Estate II (SNRE II), has acquired two residential properties in Espoo, Finland.
Storebrand Real Estate is strengthening its presence in the Danish residential market through the first acquisition made by its recently launched Storebrand Real Estate Fund II.
New analysis confirms Nordic companies outperform global peers on nature-related impacts, but growing risks in key sectors demand targeted investor action.
The third quarter of 2025 saw a strong rebound in global equities. Interest rate expectations and macro data continued to drive volatility, while markets responded positively to improved sentiment and earnings momentum. Storebrand Asset Management increased its AuM by NOK 54 billion, with NOK 15 billion in net positive flow, ending the quarter at NOK 1.561 billion.
Building on the success of its first Nordic fund, Storebrand Real Estate is now launching its successor, Storebrand Nordic Real Estate Fund II (SNRE II). The new fund has a target size of €300 million, of which approximately two-thirds has already been committed.
