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Norway wealth fund holds $1.2 billion stake in SpaceX

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Posted on August 11, 2026

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· Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Norway's $2.3 Trillion Wealth Fund Reveals $1.2 Billion Investment in SpaceX

Norwegian Wealth Fund's SpaceX Stake and Global Investments

Disclosure of SpaceX Investment

ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.3 trillion wealth fund, the world's largest, held a 0.05% stake in SpaceX worth $1.22 billion as of June 30, it said for the first time on Tuesday, in an updated list of holdings.

Comparison with Other Tech Holdings

The fund's stake in SpaceX is modest when compared against other tech stocks the fund holds.

Fund's Investment Strategy and Global Reach

Origins and Ownership

Investing the Norwegian state's revenues from oil and gas production, the fund owns on average 1.5% of all listed companies globally, making it the world's largest single investor.

Diversification Across Sectors

Overall the fund is invested in some 7,200 companies globally. It also invests in stocks, property and renewable projects.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Gwladys Fouche in Arendal, editing by Terje Solsvik)

Key Takeaways

  • The sovereign wealth fund, with over $2.1–2.3 trillion in assets (approx. 400–516 % of Norway’s GDP), now discloses a rare private equity-like position in SpaceX (en.wikipedia.org)
  • This stake equates to just 0.05 % but underscores the fund’s global scope—it holds about 1.5 % of all publicly listed companies worldwide, across ~7,200 firms and other asset classes (en.wikipedia.org)
  • The fund previously had only been “assessing whether to invest” in SpaceX; this updated disclosure marks its first confirmation of an active financial link to the high-profile space company (investing.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Norway's wealth fund's stake in SpaceX worth?
As of June 30, the Norwegian wealth fund's stake in SpaceX is worth $1.22 billion.
What percentage of SpaceX does Norway's wealth fund own?
Norway's wealth fund owns a 0.05% stake in SpaceX.
How does the SpaceX investment compare to other tech stocks held by Norway's wealth fund?
The fund's stake in SpaceX is described as modest compared to its holdings in other tech stocks.
What is the total value of Norway's wealth fund?
Norway's wealth fund is valued at $2.3 trillion, making it the world's largest wealth fund.
How many companies does Norway's wealth fund invest in globally?
The fund is invested in approximately 7,200 companies around the world.

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