AP4

Investor Profile

Concern about hidden inflation risk: AP4

Driven by active return, AP4 produced a stellar 9.6 per cent in 2020. But its chief executive, Niklas Ekvall remains cautious about the economic outlook and its impact on the portfolio, especially with regard to inflation.

Amanda WhiteMarch 31, 2021

Investor Profile

AP4’s future: nimble and low cost

The Swedish buffer fund AP4’s high allocation to equities has meant its record annual return in 2019 has come tumbling down to a first half result of -2.5 per cent. But its very low cost and nimble nature positions it well for the future.

Amanda WhiteAugust 11, 2020

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Investors’ role in a carbon-neutral 2050

Everyone's talking about it - a carbon-neutral economy by 2050 - but what are investors doing about it? Amanda White reports on the specific climate activities of some of the world's leading asset owners.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 13, 2020

Infrastructure

G20 investor group wants reform

Convincing policymakers to reform laws around infrastructure, carbon emissions and other aspects of long-term, sustainable economic growth may not be easy but a G20 group has started the dialogue.

Amanda WhiteDecember 10, 2018

Asset Classes

Future Fund revamps equities

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has revamped its equities portfolio to take on deliberate factor risk and target idiosyncratic risk. The fund’s head of equities, Björn Kvarnskog, explains.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 25, 2017

Sustainability

AP4 chief targets yield, alternatives

The new head of Sweden’s AP4, Niklas Ekvall, is seeking opportunities in emerging-market debt and alternative assets, while looking to expand on an already lauded ESG integration.

Sarah RundellMay 12, 2017

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Investor Profile

Concern about hidden inflation risk: AP4

Investor Profile

AP4’s future: nimble and low cost

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Investors’ role in a carbon-neutral 2050

Infrastructure

G20 investor group wants reform

Asset Classes

Future Fund revamps equities

Sustainability

AP4 chief targets yield, alternatives

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