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State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF
SPYM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 25, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +3.66% | +2.38% | +12.98% | +20.61% | +81.13% | +83.19% |
| Flows | +$5.16B | +$22.04B | +$56.75B | +$65.54B | +$111.97B | +$119.26B |
Characteristics
The State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF is built to track the S&P 500 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 | 501 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 8, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 501
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.42% | +12.79% | +15.05% | +17.04% |
Max drawdown | -4.46% | -8.89% | -18.74% | -24.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 59d | 76d | 126d | 708d |
Time to recover | 52d | 15d | 79d | 427d |
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 SPYM?
SPYM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by State Street Investment Management.
What index does SPYM track?
SPYM tracks the S&P 500 Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through optimized sampling.
What does SPYM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Large Cap.
What is the expense ratio of SPYM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SPYM is 0.02%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SPYM launched?
SPYM was launched on November 8, 2005, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SPYM?
SPYM is issued by State Street Investment Management.
What is the AUM of SPYM?
As of August 25, 2026, SPYM manages $170.56 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SPYM performed recently?
As of August 25, 2026, SPYM delivered a return of 3.66% over the past month (1M performance), 2.38% over the past three months (3M), and 12.98% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SPYM?
As of August 25, 2026, SPYM has seen net flows of +$5.16B in the past month (1M flow) and +$56.75B year-to-date (YTD).
Does SPYM pay dividends?
As of August 25, 2026, SPYM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.01%.
How many holdings are in SPYM
As of July 31, 2026, SPYM holds 501 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SPYM?
As of July 31, 2026, SPYM holds 501 securities, with 43.97% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SPYM?
As of July 31, 2026, SPYM holds a portfolio of 501 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SPYM invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SPYM has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SPYM focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SPYM is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.
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