Caterpillar(US:CAT) 券商中国·2025-08-27 01:39Core Viewpoint - The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund has withdrawn investments from one American company and five Israeli financial institutions due to ethical concerns related to human rights violations in the context of the ongoing conflict in Gaza [2][5]. Group 1: Investment Withdrawal - The fund has sold its shares in Caterpillar, a U.S. construction and mining equipment manufacturer, and five Israeli banks: Hapoalim, Leumi, Mizrahi Tefahot, First International Bank, and FIBI Holdings [1][5]. - The decision to divest was influenced by the fund's assessment that these companies contribute to serious violations of personal rights during conflicts [5]. - As of June 30, the fund held 1.17% of Caterpillar's shares, valued at $2.1 billion, and a total of $661 million in the five Israeli banks [5]. Group 2: Fund Overview - The Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund is the largest sovereign wealth fund globally, with assets totaling $2 trillion, approximately 14 trillion RMB [3]. - The fund owns nearly 1.5% of all publicly listed companies worldwide, equating to shares in around 9,000 companies [5]. Group 3: Recent Performance - In the second quarter, the fund achieved a return rate of 6.4%, marking its best quarterly performance since the beginning of 2023, driven by an 8.45% return from stock investments [6]. - The fund has reduced its holdings in major oil and gas companies, including ExxonMobil and Chevron, with the stake in ExxonMobil decreasing from 1.46% to 1.32% [7].