The firm uses an "active ownership" or "activist" investment strategy. In 2006, Cevian launched Cevian Capital II, the largest dedicated active ownership fund in Europe with more than €10 billion of aum as of April 2017. This fund holds major investments in several companies on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, including Volvo.
The firm employs an "engaged ownership" or "interventionist" investment strategy. In 2006, Cevian initiated Cevian Capital II, the largest dedicated engaged ownership fund in Europe with more than €10 billion of assets under management as of April 2017. This fund holds significant investments in several companies listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, including Volvo.