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State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF
SPDW performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.21% | +5.54% | +17.39% | +25.69% | +76.31% | +59.26% |
| Flows | +$486M | +$947M | +$3.07B | +$5.36B | +$12.06B | +$18.30B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF is built to track the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI NTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management |
| N° of holdings | 2366 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 20, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,366
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.49% | +14.50% | +14.00% | +14.97% |
Max drawdown | -4.42% | -11.08% | -13.64% | -29.69% |
Max drawdown duration | 48d | 65d | 211d | 904d |
Time to recover | 7d | 37d | 22d | 512d |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SPDW?
SPDW is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SPDW track?
SPDW tracks the S&P Developed Ex-U.S. BMI NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SPDW invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SPDW?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPDW is 0.03%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPDW launched?
SPDW was launched on April 20, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPDW?
SPDW is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SPDW?
As of September 10, 2026, SPDW manages $42.01 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPDW performed recently?
As of September 10, 2026, SPDW delivered a return of 0.21% over the past month (1M performance), 5.54% over the past three months (3M), and 17.39% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPDW?
As of September 10, 2026, SPDW has seen net flows of +$486M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.07B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPDW pay dividends?
As of September 10, 2026, SPDW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.94%.
How many holdings are in SPDW
As of July 31, 2026, SPDW holds 2366 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SPDW?
As of July 31, 2026, SPDW holds 2366 securities, with 15.73% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPDW?
As of July 31, 2026, SPDW holds a portfolio of 2366 underlyings, with its largest positions including Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., SK hynix, Inc. and ASML Holding NV. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SPDW invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SPDW has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does SPDW focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SPDW is primarily exposed to Finance, Technology and Industrials.
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