State Street Global Advisors Announces Index Changes

BOSTON--()--State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), announced changes to the indexes, names and tickers of three US equity SPDR ETFs. The following changes are effective July 9, 2013:

Former ETF Name
(former ticker)

    Former Index    

New ETF Name
(new ticker)

    New ETF Index     Management Fee

SPDR Dow Jones
Total Market ETF
(TMW)

Dow Jones US
Total Stock Market
Index

SPDR Russell 3000
ETF (THRK)

Russell 3000 Index 10 bps

SPDR Dow Jones
Large Cap ETF
(ELR)

Dow Jones US
Large Cap Total
Stock Market Index

SPDR Russell 1000
ETF (ONEK)

Russell 1000 Index 10 bps

SPDR Dow Jones
Mid Cap ETF
(EMM)

Dow Jones US Mid
Cap Total Stock
Market Index

SPDR Russell
Small Cap
Completeness ETF
(RSCO)

Russell Small Cap
Completeness
Index

10 bps
 

The three SPDR ETFs will seek to track Russell Indexes that provide comprehensive coverage of each underlying market segment. Russell captures 72 percent of the market share for all US institutional equity products reporting a benchmark.

About State Street Global Advisors

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) is a global leader in asset management. The firm is relied on by sophisticated investors worldwide for its disciplined investment process, powerful global investment platform and access to every major asset class, capitalization range and style. SSgA is the asset management business of State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors.

Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus or summary prospectus which contains this and other information, call 1-866-787-2257 or visit www.spdrs.com. Read it carefully.

ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETFs net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns.

Foreign investments involve greater risks than US investments, including political and economic risks and the risk of currency fluctuations, all of which may be magnified in emerging markets.

Distributor: State Street Global Markets, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR ETFs.

Contacts

State Street Corporation
Elizabeth Bartlett, 617-662-2903

Contacts

State Street Corporation
Elizabeth Bartlett, 617-662-2903