SPDR S&P Internet ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About XWEB

What does XWEB invest in?

The fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 80%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. In addition, it may invest in equity securities that are not included in the index, cash and cash equivalents or money market instruments, such as repurchase agreements and money market funds (including money market funds advised by the Adviser). The index represents the internet segment of the S&P Total Market Index ("S&P TMI").

What is the expense ratio of XWEB?

SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is XWEB?

SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB) manages $23.7M 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 XWEB actively managed or an index fund?

XWEB 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 (XWEB's is 0.35%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was XWEB launched?

SPDR S&P Internet ETF (XWEB) launched in June 2016 and is managed by SPDR.

How has XWEB performed?

XWEB'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.