Akademiker Pension Exits US Treasuries Amid Credit Concerns

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Key Points:

Danish fund exits US Treasuries, citing credit risk concerns.
CIO Schelde questions US fiscal reliability.
US Dollar Index dips amid broad selling pressure.

Akademiker Pension announced plans to divest $100 million from US Treasuries by the end of January, citing concerns over fiscal sustainability and credit reliability, according to their CIO.

The decision impacts broader market trends, contributing to a notable decline in the US Dollar Index and reflecting wider European shifts away from US government securities.

Akademiker Pension Divests $100 Million in US Treasuries

Akademiker Pension’s decision to divest from US Treasuries follows its broader strategy to manage risks and liquidity. Anders Schelde highlighted long-term fiscal concerns, citing US government finances as unsustainable. Additionally, the pension fund will retain investments in private US companies, underscoring selectivity in its strategy.

The impact of this decision was immediately felt as the US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped nearly 40 points, reaching a low of 98.21. The shift in investment focus aligns with broader trends in the Danish pension sector, which has seen approximately $1.5 billion shifted from US to European debt in 2025.

Market observers and key industry figures provided their insights. Akadamiker Pension’s actions are underpinned by fiscal sustainability concerns, but, as Schelde noted, “a full divestment from all US assets would be disproportionate.”

Economic Concerns Drive Shift in Danish Investment Strategies

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In a historical pivot, Danish fund PFA also advised reducing US exposure in 2025, prompted by political uncertainties. This aligns with Akadamiker Pension’s recent actions.

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