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Alecta
Alecta is a Swedish occupational pension company founded in 1917. It manages pension assets for companies and their employees. Alecta is a mutual life...
Alecta
Alecta is a Swedish occupational pension company founded in 1917. It manages pension assets for companies and their employees. Alecta is a mutual life insurance company owned by its customers that returns all surpluses to them and provides secure pensions with low fees, value development, and sustainable investments from a portfolio primarily in fixed income, equities, and alternative investments.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1917
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Sweden
City
Stockholm
Corporate office
Regeringsgatan 107, 103 73, Stockholm, Sweden
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Alecta?
Alecta is owned by its policyholders as a mutual life insurance company. Surpluses are returned to customers rather than distributed externally.
What asset classes does Alecta allocate to?
Alecta invests in fixed income, public equities, real estate, and infrastructure. It also holds insurance-linked securities and select private companies.
Does Alecta make direct investments?
Yes. The firm holds direct equity in Heimstaden Bostad, Stena Renewable, and Apotea as well as properties through Alecta Fastigheter AB.
Where does Alecta invest geographically?
Core exposure is in Sweden and the Nordic region. Additional commitments exist in the United States and United Kingdom through real estate and infrastructure vehicles.
How does Alecta approach sustainability?
Alecta participates in the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance, Climate Action 100+, and the Principles for Responsible Investment.
What is Alecta's relationship with co-investors?
Alecta has co-invested with AMF in Swedish infrastructure and renewables and maintains a relationship with Brookfield for infrastructure fund allocations.
Does Alecta maintain philanthropic structures?
Alecta runs the Alecta Mental Health Initiative in partnership with AFA Försäkring focused on workplace health in Sweden.
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