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AP Fonden 2 (AP2)

Andra AP-fonden (AP2) is one of five buffer funds within the Swedish pension system, tasked with maximizing long-term return – and at low risk to pension disbursements. A committed asset manager, the Fund invests worldwide, in a wide range of assets like equities, fixed income and real estate.

Country

Sweden

AUM

$50

Performance (%, 1YR)

4.60

Chief Executive

Eva Halvarsson

Chief Investment Officer

Anna Hammer

Chair

Niklas Johansson

Asset allocation
Based on strategic asset allocation

9% Swedish Equities

20% Developed Market Equities

10% Emerging Market Equities

10% Private equity

18% Real assets

13% Government bonds in developed markets

11% Credit bonds in developed markets

4% Bonds in emerging markets

4% Private debt

Website
View the annual report

Asset allocation as of December 31, 2025. All information is as per the most recent annual report or other publicly available data via the fund's website

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