BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm
of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), and largest institutional
fund manager in the world(1), today announced it will transfer 76
exchange traded funds (ETFs) managed by SSgA Funds Management, Inc.
from NYSE Alternext US (formerly the American Stock Exchange) to the
NYSE Arca listing and trading platform on November 7, 2008. The move
of the SPDR ETFs comes as a result of the completed acquisition of the
American Stock Exchange by NYSE Euronext.
Three SPDR ETFs: SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), the first US
commodity-based exchange traded security and one of the fastest
growing exchange traded products; SPDR DJ EURO STOXX 50 ETF (FEZ); and
SPDR DJ STOXX 50 ETF (FEU), are currently listed on NYSE Arca. For a
complete list of ETFs that will be transferred to the NYSE Arca
listing and trading platform, see below(2).
State Street Global Advisors is one of the largest ETF providers
in the United States and globally. As of September 30, 2008, US assets
under management in State Street's ETFs totaled more than $168 billion
- up from $133.9 billion year over year.
About State Street Global Advisors
State Street Global Advisors, the investment management arm of
State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), delivers investment strategies
and integrated solutions to clients worldwide across every asset
class, investment approach and style. With $1.7 trillion in assets
under management at September 30, 2008, State Street Global Advisors
has investment centers in Boston, Hong Kong, London, Montreal, Munich,
Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto and Zurich, and offices in 27
cities worldwide. For more information, visit State Street Global
Advisors at www.ssga.com.
Note to Editors: SPDR Exchange Traded Funds
SPDR ETFs are a comprehensive family spanning an array of
international and domestic asset classes. SPDR ETFs provide
professional investors with the flexibility to select investments that
are precisely aligned to their investment strategy. Recognized as the
industry pioneer, State Street--in partnership with the American Stock
Exchange--created the first ETF in 1993 (SPDR S&P 500 - Ticker SPY).
Since then, we've sustained our place as an industry innovator through
the introduction of many ground-breaking products, including
first-to-market successes with gold, international real estate,
international fixed income and sector ETFs. SPDR ETFs are managed or
marketed by SSgA or SSgA Funds Management, Inc, a registered
investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Bank
and Trust Company.
(1)Source: Pensions & Investments magazine for assets under
management as of December 31, 2007
(2) The SPDR ETFs moving to the NYSE Arca include:
SPDR ETF Ticker
Symbol
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SPDR DJ Wilshire REIT ETF RWR
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SPDR KBW Bank ETF KBE
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SPDR KBW Capital Markets ETF KCE
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SPDR KBW Insurance ETF KIE
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SPDR KBW Regional Banking ETF KRE
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SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF MTK
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SPDR Barclays Capital TIPS ETF IPE
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SPDR DB International Government Inflation-Protected Bond WIP
ETF
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SPDR DJ Global Titans ETF DGT
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SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF RWX
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Large Cap ETF ELR
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Large Cap Growth ETF ELG
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Large Cap Value ETF ELV
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Mid Cap ETF EMM
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Mid Cap Growth ETF EMG
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Mid Cap Value ETF EMV
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Small Cap ETF DSC
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Small Cap Growth ETF DSG
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Small Cap Value ETF DSV
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Total Market ETF TMW
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SPDR FTSE/Macquarie Global Infrastructure 100 ETF GII
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SPDR Lehman 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF BIL
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SPDR Lehman Aggregate Bond ETF LAG
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SPDR Lehman California Municipal Bond ETF CXA
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SPDR Lehman High Yield Bond ETF JNK
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SPDR Lehman Intermediate Term Treasury ETF ITE
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SPDR Lehman International Treasury Bond ETF BWX
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SPDR Lehman Long Term Treasury ETF TLO
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SPDR Lehman Municipal Bond ETF TFI
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SPDR Lehman New York Municipal Bond ETF INY
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SPDR Lehman Short Term Municipal Bond ETF SHM
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SPDR MSCI ACWI ex-US ETF CWI
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SPDR Russell/Nomura PRIME Japan ETF JPP
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SPDR Russell/Nomura Small Cap Japan ETF JSC
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SPDR S&P Biotech ETF XBI
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SPDR S&P BRIC 40 ETF BIK
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SPDR S&P China ETF GXC
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SPDR S&P Dividend ETF SDY
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SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF GMF
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SPDR S&P Emerging Europe ETF GUR
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SPDR S&P Emerging Latin America ETF GML
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SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ETF GMM
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SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF EWX
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SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF GAF
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SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF XHB
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SPDR S&P International Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF IPD
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SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF GWX
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SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF XES
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SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF XOP
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SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF XPH
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SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT
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SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF XSD
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SPDR S&P World ex-US ETF GWL
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SPDR DJ Wilshire Global Real Estate ETF RWO
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SPDR S&P International Mid Cap ETF MDD
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SPDR S&P International Consumer Staples Sector ETF IPS
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SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF DWX
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SPDR S&P International Energy Sector ETF IPW
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SPDR S&P International Financial Sector ETF IPF
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SPDR S&P International Health Care Sector ETF IRY
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SPDR S&P International Materials Sector ETF IRV
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SPDR S&P International Technology Sector ETF IPK
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SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector ETF IST
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SPDR S&P International Industrial Sector ETF IPN
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SPDR S&P International Utilities Sector ETF IPU
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Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF XLP
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Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF XLY
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Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF XLE
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Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF XLF
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Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF XLV
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Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF XLI
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Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF XLB
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Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF XLK
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Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF XLU
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DIAMONDS Trust, Series 1 DIA
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ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will
fluctuate in market value.
State Street Global Markets, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC is
distributor for all SPDRs products and is 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. ALPS
Distributors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for
SPDR shares, MidCap SPDRs and Dow Diamonds, all unit investment trusts
and Select Sector SPDRs.
Before investing, consider the funds' investment objectives,
risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains
this and other information, call 1-866-787-2257 or visit
www.spdretfs.com. Read it carefully.
10958-0909
Source: State Street Corporation
Contact: State Street Corporation
Marie McGehee, 617-664-1898
or
River Communications
Troy Mayclim, 914-686-5599