SPDR EURO STOXX Small Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SMEZ

What does SMEZ invest in?

The investment seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the EURO STOXX Small Index that tracks the performance of small capitalization Eurozone equity securities. The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index and in depositary receipts (including ADRs or GDRs) based on securities comprising the index. The index is designed to provide a representation of small companies across the Eurozone.

What is the expense ratio of SMEZ?

SPDR EURO STOXX Small Cap ETF (SMEZ) charges an expense ratio of 0.45%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMEZ?

SPDR EURO STOXX Small Cap ETF (SMEZ) manages $12.9M 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 SMEZ actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was SMEZ launched?

SPDR EURO STOXX Small Cap ETF (SMEZ) launched in June 2014 and is managed by SPDR.

How has SMEZ performed?

SMEZ'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.