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State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF
SPEM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 4, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -0.71% | +1.42% | +11.17% | +22.56% | +58.06% | +37.44% |
| Flows | +$51M | -$223M | +$452M | +$2.23B | +$5.21B | +$7.91B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF is built to track the S&P Emerging BMI Net Total Return 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 | 2728 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 20, 2007 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,728
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +17.59% | +15.47% | +14.01% | +14.68% |
Max drawdown | -6.32% | -10.55% | -15.79% | -30.34% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 58d | 242d | 1114d |
Time to recover | N/A | 25d | 59d | 703d |
Replication quality
Data as of July 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 SPEM?
SPEM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SPEM track?
SPEM tracks the S&P Emerging BMI Net Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SPEM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets Equities. It is part of the segment: EM Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SPEM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPEM is 0.07%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPEM launched?
SPEM was launched on March 20, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPEM?
SPEM is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SPEM?
As of August 4, 2026, SPEM manages $17.42 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPEM performed recently?
As of August 4, 2026, SPEM delivered a return of -0.71% over the past month (1M performance), 1.42% over the past three months (3M), and 11.17% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPEM?
As of August 4, 2026, SPEM has seen net flows of +$51M in the past month (1M flow) and +$452M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPEM pay dividends?
As of August 4, 2026, SPEM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.52%.
How many holdings are in SPEM
As of June 30, 2026, SPEM holds 2728 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SPEM?
As of June 30, 2026, SPEM holds 2728 securities, with 29.27% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPEM?
As of June 30, 2026, SPEM holds a portfolio of 2728 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Tencent Holdings Ltd. and MediaTek, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SPEM invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, SPEM has its largest geographic exposures in Taiwan, China and India.
What sectors or themes does SPEM focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, SPEM is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Non-Energy Materials.
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