Press releases and news

  • News

    Comment from 4 to 1 Investments on Northvolt

    The AP Fund-owned company 4 to 1 Investments has received the information that Northvolt has filed for reconstruction in the US, so-called Chapter 11. A restructuring of the company's capital structure is now starting in parallel with continued operation of the business. 4 to 1 Investments will continue to hold a constructive dialogue with the company to protect invested values and work for the company's best interests in the long term.

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    Invesco and AP4 partner to explore the Road to Carbon Neutrality in new study

    As the urgency to address climate change increases, investors are recognising the importance of carbon neutrality and its impact on investment strategies. In a new report, AP4 and Invesco have joined forces to analyse the current landscape and explore the risks and opportunities associated with temperature alignment for investors.

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    Good return in the first half of 2024

    The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund's (AP4) return for the first half of 2024 amounted to 6.9 per cent after costs. As of the end of June 2024, AP4's fund capital amounted to SEK 533.3 billion, compared with SEK 499.6 billion at the beginning of the year. Profit for the first half of the year was SEK 34.6 billion. During the same period, SEK 0.9 billion was transferred net to the pension system.

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    Climate strategies in the global equity portfolio

    AP4 integrates climate strategies for all investments in the global equity portfolio. These strategies are tailored to the conditions of the different sectors and sub-portfolios. The aim is to reduce the climate risks of the portfolios, contribute to the climate transition and provide a good return to the pension system.

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    Thematic sustainability analysis

    AP4 continuously analyses sustainability trends and seeks out investment opportunities that are expected to contribute to, and benefit from, the transition in the long term and which also provide a good expected return. Investments with a specific focus on the climate transition are developing at a rapid rate and this year’s thematic analysis has provided AP4 with the latest knowledge and refined tools.

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    AP Funds strengthen the Swedish income pension system by adding SEK 142 billion

    The First-Fourth AP Funds performed well in 2023 and strengthened the financial position of the income pension system by SEK 142 billion. The result corresponds to an average return of 8.1 per cent. At year-end, the four funds managed total assets of SEK 1,880 billion. The net payments of the AP Funds to the pension system totalled SEK 19 billion. This contributes strongly to the stability of the income pension system and its mission to maximise benefits for current and future pensioners.

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    Good returns in uncertain times

    The Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund (AP4) reports a good return of 9.6 per cent after costs for the full year 2023. With a profit of SEK 43.9 billion, fund capital increased to SEK 499.6 billion after SEK 4.8 billion was transferred net to the pension system during the year. The portfolio's carbon dioxide emissions decreased by 11 per cent compared to 2022 and AP4 has reduced emissions by a total of 65 per cent since 2010. AP4 takes responsibility as owner and served on 56 nomination committees during the year.