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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 May 1, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +7.39% | +3.26% | +7.86% | +31.80% | +61.99% | +31.75% |
| Flows | - | +$450M | +$675M | +$3.35B | +$5.80B | +$8.07B |
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 | 0 |
| 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 January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +19.71% | +13.84% | +13.43% | +14.47% |
Max drawdown | -10.55% | -10.55% | -15.79% | -32.09% |
Max drawdown duration | 58d | 58d | 242d | 1216d |
Time to recover | 25d | 25d | 59d | 708d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| 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 May 1, 2026, SPEM manages $17.29 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPEM performed recently?
As of May 1, 2026, SPEM delivered a return of 7.39% over the past month (1M performance), 3.26% over the past three months (3M), and 7.86% year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPEM pay dividends?
As of May 1, 2026, SPEM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.57%.
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