Most bought and sold shares
Here we present trading data from DNB’s equity trading service every month.
There was a lot of activity in the Kongsberg Group in May and the shares were the most traded based on the number of transactions. (Photo: NTB)
High level of activity among investors in May
Our trading data for May shows that in terms of the number of transactions, Kongsberg Gruppen was the most traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange in May, while the seafood company Salmar was best bought after a result in the first quarter, which was lower than expected. Other popular shares among the investors on the Oslo Stock Exchange were Frontline Plc, Norwegian and Vår Energi. Among the international shares, Novo Nordisk was the most commonly bought and most traded share as a whole.
Through May, the private investors on the stock exchange increased their activity to the second highest monthly level so far this year. As the main index rose 5.1 per cent, it was the net share sold for NOK 439 million. In total, shares were bought and sold for around NOK 13 billion in our equity trading service in May.
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 May
Net purchases in NOK million
Company | Ticker | Net purchase (NOK) |
|---|---|---|
SALMAR | SALM | 112 million |
Frontline Plc. | FRO | 118 million |
MSC Container Ships | MPCC | 37 million |
LERØY SEAFOOD GROUP | LSG | 77 million |
Novo Nordisk | NVO | 24 million |
These shares were net bought (that is, bought more than sold) by customers in DNB's equity trading service in the period 1 - 31 May 2025.
The 5 best-selling shares in May
MNOK
Company | Ticker | Net sold for (NOK) |
|---|---|---|
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA | KOG | -214 million |
DNB Bank ASA | DNB | -138 million |
Yara International | YAR | -73 million |
Aker BP ASA | AKERBP | -68 million |
Gjensidige Forsikring | GJF | -49 million |
These shares were sold net (that is, sold more than bought) by customers in DNB's equity trading service in the period 1. - 31.5.2025.
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The most traded international shares in May
Rating based on the number of transactions (both purchases and sales)
Company | Country | Ticker |
|---|---|---|
Novo Nordisk A/S | Denmark | NOVO |
Tesla Inc. | USA | TSLA |
Nvidia Corp. | USA | NVDA |
Rheinmetall AG | Germany | RHM |
Saab AB | Sweden | SAABb |
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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 |
SalMar ASA | Borregaard ASA |
MSC Container Ships ASA | Europrice ASA |
The Zenith Energy Ltd. | Nvidia Corp. |
D-Wace Quantum Inc. | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
Norbit ASA | Vår Energi ASA |
Shares traded most frequently in DNB’s equity trading service by customers aged 29-49 in the period 1-31 May 2025
Most bought and sold by investors between the ages of 29 - 49
Most-purchased (net) | Most sold (net) |
|---|---|
SalMar ASA | AF Gruppen ASA |
Frontline Plc. | Pexip Holding ASA |
Boliden AB | Palantir Technologies Inc. |
Novo Nordisk A/S | Aker BP ASA |
MSC Container Ships ASA | Nordic Semiconductor ASA |
Shares traded most frequently in DNB’s equity trading service by customers under 28 years in the period 1-31 May 2025
Most bought and sold by experienced investors (50 years +)
Most-Bought | Most sold |
Frontline Plc. | Vår Energi ASA |
SalMar ASA | Aker BP ASA |
MPC Containerships ASA | Kitron ASA |
AUSTEVOLL SEAFOOD | Aker Solutions ASA |
LERØY SEAFOOD GROUP | Yara International ASA |
Shares traded in DNB’s equity trading by customers over 50 years old in the period 1-31. May 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 February 2024 (PDF)
Trading data January 2025 (PDF)
Trading data December 2024 (Norwegian, PDF)
Trading data November 2024 (PDF)
Trading data October 2024 (PDF)
Trading data September 2024 (PDF)
Trading data August 2024 (PDF)
The reports were produced by DNB Savings and Investment - equity trading