Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt Trims Dollar General Stake

Swedish pension fund reduces holdings in discount retailer by 17.7% in Q3 2026

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:23am

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Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt, a Swedish pension fund, reduced its position in Dollar General Corporation by 17.7% during the third quarter of 2026, according to a recent 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 1,273,100 shares of the discount retailer's stock, valued at $131,486,000 as of the end of the quarter.

Why it matters

Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt is a major institutional investor, and its decision to trim its stake in Dollar General could signal a shift in sentiment around the company's prospects. As one of the largest discount retail chains in the U.S., Dollar General's performance is closely watched by investors and analysts.

The details

In its 13F filing, Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt reported selling 273,100 shares of Dollar General during the third quarter. The firm now owns a 0.58% stake in the company, down from 0.70% in the previous quarter. Dollar General's stock has seen significant volatility in recent months, with shares trading between a 52-week low of $80.51 and a high of $158.23.

  • Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026 on March 19, 2026.

The players

Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt

A Swedish pension fund that is a major institutional investor in U.S. equities, including a significant stake in discount retailer Dollar General Corporation.

Dollar General Corporation

A leading U.S. discount retail chain that operates a network of small-format stores primarily in rural and suburban communities.

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The takeaway

Alecta Tjanstepension Omsesidigt's decision to trim its position in Dollar General could be seen as a sign of caution about the retailer's future prospects, though the fund still maintains a sizable stake. Investors will likely be closely monitoring Dollar General's performance and any further changes in institutional ownership in the coming quarters.