On Friday, September 26, 2025, Swedbank Robur, a leading Swedish asset management company, announced the launch of their new fund, Security and Defence. This actively managed global equity fund will focus on three main themes: defence, cybersecurity, and civil protection. The fund aims to invest in companies that contribute to more resilient societies, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16.
According to Agnes Virf, one of the three portfolio managers of Security and Defence, this fund is a response to the changing times. “Security and Defence is a new fund for a new reality. We see long-term potential growth where the demand for security solutions will remain high for a long time ahead. These sectors are more independent of the economic cycle than others and often serve as a safety net in uncertain times. In addition, they drive new technology and innovation that spread into other industries and strengthen societal development,” she stated.
The fund will have a global investment strategy and initially consist of 20-40 holdings in companies of varying sizes and across different parts of the value chain. This includes investments in the defence industry (such as aerospace and space systems, naval systems, drones, and anti-drone technology), cybersecurity (such as network and cloud solutions, identity and access protection, and surveillance), and civil protection (physical security, safety equipment, protection of critical infrastructure, and emergency services).
Patric Naeslund, portfolio manager of Security and Defence, explained the rationale behind the fund’s global investment strategy. “With a global investment strategy, we gain access to a broad range of companies and can take advantage of opportunities worldwide. At the same time, the geographical diversification contributes to a well-balanced portfolio. Even though the fund is new, we are not entering uncharted territory – we already have long-standing experience and deep expertise in these areas. This enables us to manage Security and Defence responsibly and insightfully from day one,” he said.
The fund will be traded daily and have a management fee of 1.25%. The portfolio management team consists of experienced Swedbank Robur managers, including Agnes Virf, Patric Naeslund, Ulrik Grönvall, and others.
For more information, interested parties can contact Carina Sesser, Head of Press and Information at Swedbank Robur, at +46 72 230 52 64.
Investing in the fund involves risks, and fact sheets, information brochures, and information about investors’ rights are available on the company’s website, www.swedbankrobur.se. Swedbank Robur is committed to responsible and sustainable investing and considers the UN Sustainable Development Goal 16 as a guiding principle for their investment decisions. This goal aims to promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.
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