Norway’s $1.3 Trillion Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategy Explained – And How You Can Copy it

Think Norway’s $1.3 trillion Oil Fund is just for governments and billionaires? Think again. In this episode, we break down how the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund invests, broadly, ethically, and transparently and show you how to follow its playbook using low-cost ETFs.Whether you're in Europe or Australia, you'll learn how to build a simple, long-term portfolio inspired by the Norwegian model: ~70% global stocks, ~27% bonds, and a small slice in real estate and renewables. We’ll cover what the Oil Fund avoids (think coal, weapons, corruption), why its strategy works, and how you can replicate it on your own terms even with a modest budget ( e.g. >50 Euros).What you'll learn:How the Norwegian Oil Fund balances global diversification, ESG principles, and public accountabilityWhich ETFs can mirror its allocation and ethical filtersPractical tips for building a sustainable, DIY portfolio with global impact📌 ETFs Mentioned in This Episode🌍 Global Equity ETFs (~70%)Vanguard ESG Global All Cap UCITS ETFiShares MSCI World SRI UCITS ETFiShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG ETF (IWLD) – ASXBetaShares Global Sustainability Leaders ETF (ETHI) – ASXVanguard International Shares (Hedged) ETF (VGS) – ASXVanEck MSCI International Sustainable Equity ETF (ESGI) – ASX: ESGIVanguard MSCI International ESG Shares ETF (VESG) – ASX: VESG💵 Global Bond ETFs (~27%)Vanguard Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (hedged/unhedged)iShares Global Aggregate Bond UCITS ETFVanguard Global Aggregate Bond (VBND) – ASXiShares Composite Bond ETF (IAF) – ASX🏢 Real Estate ETFs (~2%)iShares FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Global Real Estate UCITS ETFVanEck Global Real Estate UCITS ETFHSBC FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed ETFVanguard International Property Securities ETF (VAP) – ASX🌱 Clean Energy & Infrastructure ETFs (0–2%)iShares Global Clean Energy ETF (ICLN)Vanguard Global Infrastructure ETFVanEck Global Infrastructure (Hedged) ETF (VBLD) – ASXWebsites to Research ETFs with:For Europe: https://www.justetf.com/en/For Australia: https://www.asx.com.au/Disclaimer: The content we provide is for educational purposes only, does not constitute financial advice, and we do not make any recommendations.