Most bought and sold shares
Here we present trading data from DNB’s equity trading service every month.
Kongsberg also became the most traded share in August, but ended in net sales. (Photo: NTB)
Investor demand for Novo Nordisk remained strong in August
Investor activity declined somewhat in August, with shares worth over 13 billion kroner bought and sold through DNB's equity trading service. Novo Nordisk once again became the top buy of the month, but the most traded stock overall was Kongsberg Gruppen (KOG), which ended up with net selling. The share price of KOG fluctuated significantly in August, and the stock's performance was likely influenced by geopolitics and rumors of possible peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Nordic Semiconductor (NOD) also has the top list of shares sold last month. In NOD, we believe many have taken profits. After a period of lower earnings expectations, the outlook has now improved and the share price rose sharply in August. The demand for electronic ‘wearables’ is increasing and the company has delivered better than expected over the last quarters. DNB Carnegie believes the bottom has been reached and also includes the share in their recommended portfolio..
The numbers in the top lists
All numbers are based on trading activity performed in the last month via both DNB’s equity trading service online and in the Spare app. The top lists are sorted either based on the number of transactions (buy and sell), net volume (the total amount bought minus the total amount sold), or gross volume (the total amount bought and sold).
The 5 most bought shares in August
These shares were net bought (that is, bought more than sold) by customers in DNB's equity trading service in the period 1 - 31 August 2025.
The 5 best-selling shares in August
These shares were sold net (that is, sold more than bought) by customers in DNB's equity trading service in the period 1. - 31.8.2025.
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The most traded international shares in August
The list shows both bought and sold international shares in the last month. For competitive reasons, the number of transactions is not stated.
Most-bought and sold by young investors (18-28 years old)
Most-Bought | Most sold |
Novo Nordisk A/S | DOF Group ASA |
P/F Bakkafrost | Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA |
SATS ASA | ZAPTEC ASA |
Link Mobility Group Holding ASA | MPC Container Ships ASA |
Sea1 Offshore | Kongsberg Gruppen ASA |
Shares traded most frequently in DNB’s equity trading service by customers aged 29-49 in the period 1-31 August 2025
Most bought and sold by investors between the ages of 29 - 49
Most bought (net) | Most sold (net) |
|---|---|
Novo Nordisk A/S | Aker BP ASA |
Vår Energi ASA | Flex LNG Ltd. |
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA | Norsk Hydro ASA |
Link Mobility Group Holding ASA | Frontline Plc. |
Equinor ASA | Grieg Seafood ASA |
Shares traded most frequently in DNB’s equity trading service by customers under 28 years in the period 1-31 August 2025
Most bought and sold by experienced investors (50 years +)
Most-Bought | Most sold |
Wallenius Wilhelmsen ASA | Telenor ASA |
Novo Nordisk A/S | Scandic Hotels Group AB |
Vår Energi ASA | Aker BP ASA |
Yara International ASA | Storebrand ASA |
Link Mobility Group Holding ASA | Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA |
Shares traded in DNB’s equity trading by customers over 50 years old in the period 1-31. August 2025
Disclaimer and archive
This website has been prepared for information purposes and only contains information based on aggregated customer data from transactions via the equity trading service in the online and mobile bank of DNB.
The figures are only intended to give a picture of the total activity of the private investors who have acted through this solution for the period mentioned. The statistics should not be perceived as an offer to buy or sell financial instruments or as a recommendation on investment strategy.
DNB Carnegie accepts no responsibility for direct or indirect losses/costs that may arise from the use of this trading data. Please refer to DNB Carnegies General Business Terms & Conditions
Archive reports
Trading data August 2025 (PDF)
Trading data February 2025 (PDF)
Trading data January 2025 (PDF)
Trading data December 2024 (Norwegian, PDF)
Trading data November 2024 (PDF)
The reports were produced by DNB Savings and Investment - equity trading