State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), today announced that it has lowered the management fees on 41 SPDR exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those investing in a wide range of international and domestic asset classes, effective immediately.
“Competitive pricing is a core benefit to the SPDR ETF value proposition that dates back to the launch of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF in 1993,” said James Ross, executive vice president and global head of SPDR Exchange Traded Funds at State Street Global Advisors. “Affordable ratios are key components of our commitment to providing cost-effective investment solutions that are backed by SSGA’s expertise, services and support.”
The changes are part of a continuous review process to identify improvements that are beneficial to investors.
“Our primary focus is on helping investors build stronger portfolios while positioning SPDR ETFs for long-term growth,” continued Ross. “Investors should look beyond a fund’s expense ratio to fully understand its total cost of ownership.”
For more information on determining the total cost of ETF ownership, download a copy of ETF Pricing: Determining the True Cost of Ownership.
SPDR ETFs Expense Ratio Changes | |||||||||
| SPDR ETF | Ticker | Previous Gross | New Gross | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Aggregate Bond ETF | LAG | 0.21 | 0.10 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Intermediate Term Treasury ETF | ITE | 0.14 | 0.10 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Short Term Treasury ETF | SST | 0.12 | 0.10 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Long Term Treasury ETF | TLO | 0.14 | 0.10 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Intermediate Term Corp Bond ETF | ITR | 0.15 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR Russell 1000 Low Volatility ETF | LGLV | 0.20 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Long Term Corp Bond ETF | LWC | 0.15 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 1500 Momentum Tilt ETF | MMTM | 0.35 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays Short Term Corp Bond ETF | SCPB | 0.13 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR Russell 2000 Low Volatility ETF | SMLV | 0.25 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 1500 Value Tilt ETF | VLU | 0.35 | 0.12 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays TIPS ETF | IPE | 0.19 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Growth ETF | MDYG | 0.25 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 400 Mid Cap Value ETF | MDYV | 0.25 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | SLY | 0.20 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF | SLYG | 0.25 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | SLYV | 0.25 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 500 Growth ETF | SPYG | 0.20 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P 500 Value ETF | SPYV | 0.20 | 0.15 | ||||||
| SPDR Russell/Nomura PRIME Japan ETF | JPP | 0.50 | 0.30 | ||||||
| SPDR Russell/Nomura Small Cap Japan ETF | JSC | 0.55 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF | MTK | 0.50 | 0.35 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF | GWX | 0.59 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF | IPD | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Financial Sector ETF | IPF | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Technology Sector ETF | IPK | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Industrial Sector ETF | IPN | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Consumer Staples Sector ETF | IPS | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Utilities Sector ETF | IPU | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Energy Sector ETF | IPW | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Materials Sector ETF | IRV | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Health Care Sector ETF | IRY | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector ETF | IST | 0.50 | 0.40 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P BRIC 40 ETF | BIK | 0.50 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | EDIV | 0.59 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR MSCI EM Beyond BRIC ETF | EMBB | 0.55 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF | GAF | 0.59 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF | GMF | 0.59 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P Emerging Latin America ETF | GML | 0.59 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR S&P Emerging Europe ETF | GUR | 0.59 | 0.49 | ||||||
| SPDR Barclays International Corporate Bond ETF | IBND | 0.55 | 0.50 | ||||||
*All expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus. Generally, expense ratios are backward-looking, meaning they are based on actual operating expenses reported from the prior fiscal year.
About SPDR Exchange Traded Funds
SPDR ETFs are a comprehensive family spanning an array of international and domestic asset classes. SPDR ETFs are managed by SSgA Funds Management, Inc., a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Bank and Trust Company. The funds provide investors with the flexibility to select investments that are precisely aligned to their investment strategy. Recognized as an industry pioneer, State Street created the first US listed ETF in 1993 (SPDR S&P 500® – Ticker SPY) and has remained on the forefront of responsible innovation, as evidenced by the introduction of many ground-breaking products, including first-to-market launches with gold, international real estate, international fixed income, and sector ETFs. For more information, visit www.spdrs.com.
About State Street Global Advisors
For nearly four decades, State Street Global Advisors has been committed to helping our clients, and the millions who rely on them, achieve financial security. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process spanning both indexing and active disciplines. With trillions* in assets, our scale and global reach offer clients unrivaled access to markets, geographies and asset classes, and allow us to deliver thoughtful insights and innovative solutions.
State Street Global Advisors is the investment management arm of State Street Corporation.
*Assets under management were $2.45 trillion as of December 31, 2014. This AUM total includes the assets of the SPDR Gold Trust (approx. $27.3 billion as of December 31, 2014), for which State Street Global Markets, LLC, an affiliate of State Street Global Advisors, serves as the marketing agent. Please note that AUM totals are unaudited.
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The gross expense ratio is the fund's total annual operating expenses ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund's most recent prospectus.
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