State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SPDW

What does SPDW invest in?

This State Street SPDR Portfolio ETF is designed to mirror the total return performance of the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Index, before accounting for its fees and expenses. As a cost-effective foundational offering in the SPDR Portfolio series, it serves as a building block for broad, diversified exposure across core asset classes. The fund offers comprehensive access to developed international equity markets, specifically excluding the United States, which can help in diversifying and potentially reducing country-specific investment risks.

What is the expense ratio of SPDW?

State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) charges an expense ratio of 0.03%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SPDW?

State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) manages $41.12B 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 SPDW actively managed or an index fund?

SPDW is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (SPDW's is 0.03%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was SPDW launched?

State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) launched in April 2007 and is managed by SPDR.

How has SPDW performed?

SPDW'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.