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AP Fonden 3 (AP3)

AP3 is an investor tasked with contributing to the stability of the Swedish income pension system on behalf of current and future pensioners. The Fund’s capital is invested to obtain high returns over time, with a mandate that includes promoting a sustainable development through responsible ownership and investment.

Country

Sweden

AUM ($B, AS AT DATE OF ASSET ALLOCATION)

$58

Performance (%, 1YR)

10.30

Chief Executive

Staffan Hansén

Chief Investment Officer

Jonas Thulin

Chair

Christina Lindenius

Asset allocation

13% Equities Sweden

36% Equities Global

11% Government Bonds

6% Credits

5% Inflation-linked Bonds

3% Timberland

4% Infrastructure

14% Real Estate

8% Private Equity Funds

Website

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Asset allocation as of December 31, 2024. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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