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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 April 22, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.89% | +4.91% | +9.34% | +37.36% | +62.51% | +55.35% |
| Flows | - | +$1.91B | +$2.17B | +$6.26B | +$12.08B | +$17.93B |
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 | SPDR |
| N° of holdings | 2350 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,350
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.82% | +13.42% | +13.80% | +14.81% |
Max drawdown | -11.08% | -11.08% | -13.64% | -30.00% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 52d | 211d | 911d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 22d | 512d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 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 SPDR.
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 SPDR.
What is the AUM of SPDW?
As of April 22, 2026, SPDW manages $38.82 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPDW performed recently?
As of April 22, 2026, SPDW delivered a return of 8.89% over the past month (1M performance), 4.91% over the past three months (3M), and 9.34% year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPDW pay dividends?
As of April 22, 2026, SPDW has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 3.01%.
How many holdings are in SPDW
As of March 31, 2026, SPDW holds 2350 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 March 31, 2026, SPDW holds 2350 securities, with 13.89% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPDW?
As of March 31, 2026, SPDW holds a portfolio of 2350 underlyings, with its largest positions including US7960508882, ASML HOLDING and ASTRAZENECA. 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 March 31, 2026, SPDW has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does SPDW focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, SPDW is primarily exposed to Financials, Industrials and Information Technology.
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