SPDR MSCI World

ETF description

This ETF is built to follow the performance of large and medium‑sized companies from developed countries around the world. It includes businesses from North America, Europe, and the Asia‑Pacific region, offering broad exposure to the global stock market. The companies it tracks come from a wide range of industries, such as technology, healthcare, finance, industrials, and consumer goods.

This ETF may be suitable for investors looking to build a foundation for a long‑term portfolio with wide market exposure. It can be used by those who prefer a straightforward way to access a large group of global companies without having to select individual stocks themselves.

Issuer details

SPDR ETFs (Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts), managed by State Street Global Advisors, are among the largest and most recognized ETFs in the world, with over $1 trillion in assets under management as of June 2024. SPDR offers a broad range of ETFs covering various market segments, including equities, fixed income, sector‑specific funds, commodities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investments. Launched in 1993 with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), the first ever ETF, SPDR ETFs are known for their strong emphasis on liquidity, transparency, and robust research and analysis. Notable ETFs in their lineup include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), and SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK), reflecting SPDR’s commitment to providing diverse and high‑quality investment options to meet the needs of various investors.

Index details

The Index captures large and mid cap companies across Developed Markets countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the free float‑adjusted market capitalization in each country. Securities are weighted by market capitalisation.