# State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: SPDR · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2007-04-20

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...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $44.37 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Assets Under Management | $900.0M |
| NAV | $44.34 |
| Holdings Count | 2054 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.69% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.19 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| 52-Week Range | $38.17 – $47.28 |
| Beta | 1.10 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.5264 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-06-22
- Pay date: 2026-06-26

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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 $900.0M 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.

### Does GWX pay a dividend?

State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF (GWX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.69%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does GWX pay dividends?

State Street SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is GWX's dividend yield?

GWX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.69%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is GWX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for GWX was 2026-06-22. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will GWX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.40% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does GWX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from GWX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does GWX cost more than a fund like VOO?

GWX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.40%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where GWX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to GWX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as GWX (0.40%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gwx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gwx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gwx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gwx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/gwx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.