State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GWX

What does GWX invest in?

The State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) aims to replicate the overall investment performance of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. Under USD2 Billion Index, prior to any fees and expenses. This fund provides a clear and direct way for investors to access small-capitalization companies in developed markets worldwide, specifically excluding those based in the United States. To be eligible for this benchmark index, a company must be publicly traded, possess a market valuation ranging from $100 million to $2 billion, and operate from a country that adheres to the BMI Developed World Series criteria.

What is the expense ratio of GWX?

State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GWX?

State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) manages $857.7M 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 GWX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was GWX launched?

State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) launched in April 2007 and is managed by SPDR.

How has GWX performed?

GWX'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.