Danish Pension Fund to Divest $100 Million in U.S. Treasuries
AkademikerPension plans to divest $100 million in U.S. Treasuries by January's end, citing weak U.S. finances. The fund denies political motives.
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Danish pension fund AkademikerPension announced on January 20, 2026, its decision to divest $100 million in U.S. Treasury holdings by the end of the month. The move is driven by concerns over the weak financial state of the U.S. government, according to the fund's Investment Director, Anders Schelde anders schelde. This divestment highlights a significant shift in confidence towards U.S. sovereign debt among international asset managers, particularly in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
