State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DGT

What does DGT invest in?

The State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF endeavors to replicate the overall investment performance of the Global Dow Index, before the deduction of fees and expenses. This Index is composed of 150 companies from across the globe, meticulously chosen by the S&P Dow Jones Index Committee. These 150 firms are selected not just for their scale and market standing, but primarily for their substantial impact on the worldwide economy. The Index is specifically constructed to feature corporations from both established and developing nations.

What is the expense ratio of DGT?

State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF (DGT) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DGT?

State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF (DGT) manages $606.9M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DGT actively managed or an index fund?

DGT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DGT launched?

State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF (DGT) launched in September 2000 and is managed by SPDR.

How has DGT performed?

DGT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.