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    SPDR® Wells Fargo® Preferred Stock ETF PSK

    Important Risk Disclosure

    NAV

    NAV

    The market value of a mutual fund's or ETFs total assets, minus liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding.

    $43.64

    as of Oct 19 2020

    Base Currency

    USD

    Assets Under Management

    $1,278.66 M

    as of Oct 19 2020

    Gross Expense Ratio

    Gross Expense Ratio

    The fund's total annual operating expense ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund's most recent prospectus.

    0.45%

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    Key Features

    Key Features

    • The SPDR® Wells Fargo® Preferred Stock ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Wells Fargo® Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index (the "Index")
    • Seeks to provide exposure to preferred securities that are non-convertible, have a par amount of $25, and maintain a minimum par value of $250 million
    • The Index holdings are required to be rated investment grade by either Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC.

    About this Benchmark

    About this Benchmark

    The Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index is a modified market capitalization weighted index composed of preferred stock and securities that are functionally equivalent to preferred stock including, but not limited to, depositary preferred securities, perpetual subordinated debt and certain securities issued by banks and other financial institutions that are eligible for capital treatment with respect to such instruments akin to that received for issuance of straight preferred stock.  The Index includes Preferred Securities that meet the following criteria: (i) are non-convertible; (ii) have a par amount of $25; (iii) be listed on the NYSE or NYSE Arca; (iv) must maintain a minimum par value of $250 million; (v) be U.S. dollar denominated; (vi) be rated investment grade by one of Moody's Investors Service, Inc. or Standard & Poor's Ratings Services; (vii) be publicly registered or exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933; and (viii) have a minimum monthly trading volume during each of the last six months of at least 250,000 trading units.  The Index does not include auction rate preferred securities, convertible preferred shares, securities subject to sinking fund provisions, shares in closed-end funds, municipal securities, or repackaged securities linked to a security, a basket of securities or an index.  The Index is rebalanced monthly, on the final NYSE Arca trading day of each month.

    Fund Information as of Oct 19 2020

    Fund Information as of Oct 19 2020
    Benchmark Inception Date Options Available Gross Expense Ratio

    Gross Expense Ratio

    The fund's total annual operating expense ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund's most recent prospectus.

    		 Base Currency Investment Manager Management Team
    Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index Sep 16 2009 No 0.45% USD SSGA Funds Management, Inc. Global Equity Beta Solutions
    Benchmark Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index
    Inception Date Sep 16 2009
    Options Available No
    Gross Expense Ratio

    Gross Expense Ratio

    The fund's total annual operating expense ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund's most recent prospectus.

    		 0.45%
    Base Currency USD
    Investment Manager SSGA Funds Management, Inc.
    Management Team Global Equity Beta Solutions
    Distributor Distribution Frequency
    State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC Monthly
    Distributor State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC
    Distribution Frequency Monthly

    Listing Information as of Oct 19 2020

    Listing Information as of Oct 19 2020
    Exchange Listing Date Trading Currency Ticker CUSIP ISIN
    NYSE ARCA EXCHANGE Sep 17 2009 USD PSK 78464A292 US78464A2924
    Exchange NYSE ARCA EXCHANGE
    Listing Date Sep 17 2009
    Trading Currency USD
    Ticker PSK
    CUSIP 78464A292
    ISIN US78464A2924

    Fund Characteristics as of Oct 19 2020

    Fund Characteristics as of Oct 19 2020
    Number of Holdings Price/Book Ratio

    Price/Book Ratio

    The weighted harmonic average of closing market price divided by the most recent reported book value for each security in the fund's portfolio as calculated for the last twelve months.

    		 Weighted Average Market Cap Average Yield To Worst

    The lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issuer actually defaulting. The YTW is calculated by making worst-case scenario assumptions on the issue by calculating the return that would be received if the issuer uses provisions, including prepayments. When aggregating YTW for a portfolio level statistic, the weighted average of the YTW and market value for each security is used.

    		 Current Yield

    Current Yield

    A bond's annual return based on its annual coupon payments and current price (as opposed to its original price or face). The formula for current yield is a bond's annual coupons divided by its current price. When aggregating Current Yield for a portfolio level statistic, the weighted average of the Current Yield and market value for each security is used.

    		 Option Adjusted Duration

    Option Adjusted Duration

    An option-adjusted measure of a bond's (or portfolio's) sensitivity to changes in interest rates calculated as the average percentage change in a bond's value (price plus accrued interest) under shifts of the Treasury curve +/- 100 bps. Incorporates the effect of embedded options for corporate bonds and changes in prepayments for mortgage-backed securities.

    		 Option Adjusted Spread
    154 0.76 $31,732.02 M 1.51% 5.51% - -
    Number of Holdings 154
    Price/Book Ratio

    Price/Book Ratio

    The weighted harmonic average of closing market price divided by the most recent reported book value for each security in the fund's portfolio as calculated for the last twelve months.

    		 0.76
    Weighted Average Market Cap $31,732.02 M
    Average Yield To Worst

    The lowest potential yield that can be received on a bond without the issuer actually defaulting. The YTW is calculated by making worst-case scenario assumptions on the issue by calculating the return that would be received if the issuer uses provisions, including prepayments. When aggregating YTW for a portfolio level statistic, the weighted average of the YTW and market value for each security is used.

    		 1.51%
    Current Yield

    Current Yield

    A bond's annual return based on its annual coupon payments and current price (as opposed to its original price or face). The formula for current yield is a bond's annual coupons divided by its current price. When aggregating Current Yield for a portfolio level statistic, the weighted average of the Current Yield and market value for each security is used.

    		 5.51%
    Option Adjusted Duration

    Option Adjusted Duration

    An option-adjusted measure of a bond's (or portfolio's) sensitivity to changes in interest rates calculated as the average percentage change in a bond's value (price plus accrued interest) under shifts of the Treasury curve +/- 100 bps. Incorporates the effect of embedded options for corporate bonds and changes in prepayments for mortgage-backed securities.

    		 -
    Option Adjusted Spread -
    Real Adjusted Duration

    Real Adjusted Duration

    A measure of the percentage price change of an inflation linked security associated with a change in real interest rates.
    -
    Real Adjusted Duration

    Real Adjusted Duration

    A measure of the percentage price change of an inflation linked security associated with a change in real interest rates.

    		 -

    Index Characteristics as of Oct 19 2020

    Index Characteristics as of Oct 19 2020
    Number of Holdings Price/Cash Flow Price/Earnings Average Yield To Worst Current Yield Option Adjusted Duration Option Adjusted Spread
    152 - - 1.60% 5.48% - -
    Number of Holdings 152
    Price/Cash Flow -
    Price/Earnings -
    Average Yield To Worst 1.60%
    Current Yield 5.48%
    Option Adjusted Duration -
    Option Adjusted Spread -
    Real Adjusted Duration
    -
    Real Adjusted Duration -

    Index Statistics as of Oct 19 2020

    Index Statistics as of Oct 19 2020

    Weighted Average Market Cap
    $31,866.90 M
    Weighted Average Market Cap $31,866.90 M

    Yields as of Oct 16 2020

    Yields as of Oct 16 2020
    30 Day SEC Yield

    30 Day SEC Yield

    (Also known as Standardized Yield) An annualized yield that is calculated by dividing the net investment income earned by the fund over the most recent 30-day period by the current maximum offering price.

    		 30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized)

    30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized)

    An annualized yield that is calculated by dividing the net investment income earned by the fund over the most recent 30-day period by the current maximum offering price that does not account for expense ratio waivers.

    		 Fund Dividend Yield

    Fund Dividend Yield

    The sum of the most recent 12 dividends within the past 365 days divided by Net Asset Value per share, expressed as a percentage.

    		 Index Dividend Yield

    Index Dividend Yield

    The weighted average of the underlyings' indicated annual dividend divided by price, expressed as a percentage.
    4.65% - 5.12% 5.22%
    30 Day SEC Yield

    30 Day SEC Yield

    (Also known as Standardized Yield) An annualized yield that is calculated by dividing the net investment income earned by the fund over the most recent 30-day period by the current maximum offering price.

    		 4.65%
    30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized)

    30 Day SEC Yield (Unsubsidized)

    An annualized yield that is calculated by dividing the net investment income earned by the fund over the most recent 30-day period by the current maximum offering price that does not account for expense ratio waivers.

    		 -
    Fund Dividend Yield

    Fund Dividend Yield

    The sum of the most recent 12 dividends within the past 365 days divided by Net Asset Value per share, expressed as a percentage.

    		 5.12%
    Index Dividend Yield

    Index Dividend Yield

    The weighted average of the underlyings' indicated annual dividend divided by price, expressed as a percentage.

    		 5.22%

    Fund Market Price as of Oct 19 2020

    Fund Market Price as of Oct 19 2020
    Bid/Ask

    Bid/Ask Mid Point

    (Also known as Mid Price) The price between the best price of the sellers for a trading unit of a given security and the best price of the buyer of a trading unit of a given security.

    		 Closing Price

    Closing Price

    Market Price of last reported trade on the exchange.

    		 Day High Day Low Exchange Volume (Shares)

    Exchange Volume (shares)

    Represents the volume of shares traded on the ETF's primary exchange throughout the previous business day.

    		 Premium/Discount

    Premium/Discount to NAV

    Shows the comparison of the daily net asset value (NAV) and the Midpoint of the closing bid/ask for each of the funds calculated as ((4PM Bid/Ask - Closing NAV) / Closing NAV * 100)
    $43.54 $43.51 $43.77 $43.50 42,975 -0.23%
    Bid/Ask

    Bid/Ask Mid Point

    (Also known as Mid Price) The price between the best price of the sellers for a trading unit of a given security and the best price of the buyer of a trading unit of a given security.

    		 $43.54
    Closing Price

    Closing Price

    Market Price of last reported trade on the exchange.

    		 $43.51
    Day High $43.77
    Day Low $43.50
    Exchange Volume (Shares)

    Exchange Volume (shares)

    Represents the volume of shares traded on the ETF's primary exchange throughout the previous business day.

    		 42,975
    Premium/Discount

    Premium/Discount to NAV

    Shows the comparison of the daily net asset value (NAV) and the Midpoint of the closing bid/ask for each of the funds calculated as ((4PM Bid/Ask - Closing NAV) / Closing NAV * 100)

    		 -0.23%

    Premium Discount to Nav

    Quarter
      x axis: # of days
      y axis: # Premium/Discount percentage
      Fund Data

      The above information is provided to show the comparison of the daily net asset value (NAV) and the Midpoint of the closing bid/ask for each of the funds.

      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 download a prospectus or summary prospectus now, or talk to your financial advisor. Read it carefully before investing.

      Fund Net Cash Amount as of Oct 19 2020

      Fund Net Cash Amount as of Oct 19 2020
      Net Cash Amount
      -$4,209,182.97
      Net Cash Amount -$4,209,182.97

      Fund Net Asset Value as of Oct 19 2020

      Fund Net Asset Value as of Oct 19 2020
      NAV

      NAV

      The market value of a mutual fund's or ETFs total assets, minus liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding.

      		 Shares Outstanding Assets Under Management
      $43.64 29.30 M $1,278.66 M
      NAV

      NAV

      The market value of a mutual fund's or ETFs total assets, minus liabilities, divided by the number of shares outstanding.

      		 $43.64
      Shares Outstanding 29.30 M
      Assets Under Management $1,278.66 M
      Most Recent NAV / NAV History

      Fund Performance

      Fund Performance

      • Fund Inception Date: Sep 16 2009
      Performance
      Month End Quarter End

      as of Sep 30 2020

      as of Sep 30 2020

      As Of 1 Month QTD YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
      Sep 16 2009
      Fund Before Tax
      NAV Sep 30 2020 -0.56% 5.49% 1.98% 3.23% 4.50% 5.50% 5.48% 6.83%
      Market Value Sep 30 2020 -0.51% 5.36% 2.20% 3.59% 4.68% 5.52% 5.51% 6.87%
      Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index Sep 30 2020 -0.53% 5.63% 2.20% 3.52% 4.76% 5.84% 5.73% 7.13%
      Fund After Tax
      Return after Taxes on Distributions Sep 30 2020 -0.72% 4.95% 0.56% 1.20% 2.54% 3.55% 3.44% 4.76%
      Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares Sep 30 2020 -0.33% 3.25% 1.14% 2.02% 2.78% 3.58% 3.53% 4.65%
      Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index Sep 30 2020 -0.53% 5.63% 2.20% 3.52% 4.76% 5.84% 5.73% 7.13%
      As Of 1 Month QTD YTD 1 Year 3 Year 5 Year 10 Year Since Inception
      Sep 16 2009
      Fund Before Tax
      NAV Sep 30 2020 -0.56% 5.49% 1.98% 3.23% 4.50% 5.50% 5.48% 6.83%
      Market Value Sep 30 2020 -0.51% 5.36% 2.20% 3.59% 4.68% 5.52% 5.51% 6.87%
      Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index Sep 30 2020 -0.53% 5.63% 2.20% 3.52% 4.76% 5.84% 5.73% 7.13%
      Fund After Tax
      Return after Taxes on Distributions Sep 30 2020 -0.72% 4.95% 0.56% 1.20% 2.54% 3.55% 3.44% 4.76%
      Return after Taxes on Distributions and Sale of Fund Shares Sep 30 2020 -0.33% 3.25% 1.14% 2.02% 2.78% 3.58% 3.53% 4.65%
      Wells Fargo Hybrid and Preferred Securities Aggregate Index Sep 30 2020 -0.53% 5.63% 2.20% 3.52% 4.76% 5.84% 5.73% 7.13%

      Performance quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted. Performance of an index is not illustrative of any particular investment.  It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

      Performance returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.  Performance is shown net of fees.

      The market price used to calculate the Market Value return is the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the exchange on which the shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund's NAV is calculated. If you trade your shares at another time, your return may differ.

      Gross Expense Ratio: 0.45%

      Top Holdings

      Subject to change.

      Top Holdings

      Subject to change.

      Fund Top Holdingsas of Oct 19 2020
      Index Top Holdingsas of Oct 19 2020

      Fund Top Holdings as of Oct 19 2020

      Name Shares Held Weight
      Citigroup Capital XIII Tr Pfd Secs 2010-30.10.40 Global Fltg Rt 1,360,067 2.95%
      PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Deposit Shs Repr 1/4000th Non-Cum Perp Pfd Shs Series P 909,174 1.91%
      Capital One Financial Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/40th 5% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd Registered Shs Ser I 891,673 1.78%
      HSBC Holdings PLC 6.2 % Pfd Shs Sponsored American Deposit Repr 1/40th 6.2 % PfdShs Ser A 879,091 1.78%
      AT&T Inc 5.35 % Notes 2017-01.11.66 Global 801,880 1.67%
      Allstate Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/1000th 5.1% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd Series H 697,546 1.49%
      Capital One Financial Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/40th 4.8% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd RegisteredShs Ser J 743,602 1.44%
      U.S. Bancorp Deposit Shs Repr 1/1000th Non Cum Perp Pfd Shs Series-F 667,323 1.41%
      JPMorgan Chase & Co Depositary Shs Repr 1/400th Non-Cum Perp Red Pfd Registered ShsSeries -EE- 638,365 1.40%
      Duke Energy Corp Depositary Shs Repr 1/1000th Cum Red Perp Pfd Registered Sh Series A 606,787 1.33%

      Index Top Holdings as of Oct 19 2020

      Name Weight
      Citigroup Capital XIII Tr Pfd Secs 2010-30.10.40 Global Fltg Rt 2.92%
      PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Deposit Shs Repr 1/4000th Non-Cum Perp Pfd Shs Series P 1.88%
      Capital One Financial Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/40th 5% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd Registered Shs Ser I 1.76%
      HSBC Holdings PLC 6.2 % Pfd Shs Sponsored American Deposit Repr 1/40th 6.2 % PfdShs Ser A 1.76%
      AT&T Inc 5.35 % Notes 2017-01.11.66 Global 1.65%
      Allstate Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/1000th 5.1% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd Series H 1.47%
      Capital One Financial Corporation Depositary Shs Repr 1/40th 4.8% Non-Cum Red Perp Pfd RegisteredShs Ser J 1.42%
      U.S. Bancorp Deposit Shs Repr 1/1000th Non Cum Perp Pfd Shs Series-F 1.39%
      JPMorgan Chase & Co Depositary Shs Repr 1/400th Non-Cum Perp Red Pfd Registered ShsSeries -EE- 1.38%
      Duke Energy Corp Depositary Shs Repr 1/1000th Cum Red Perp Pfd Registered Sh Series A 1.31%

      Sector Allocation

      Sector Allocation
      Fund Sector Breakdownas of Oct 19 2020
      Index Sector Breakdownas of Oct 19 2020

      Fund Sector Breakdown as of Oct 19 2020

      Sector Weight
      Financials 64.60%
      Utilities 17.12%
      Real Estate 7.09%
      Communication Services 5.63%
      Unassigned 2.89%
      Finance 1.06%
      Consumer Discretionary 0.90%
      Energy 0.72%

      Index Sector Breakdown as of Oct 19 2020

      Sector Weight
      Financials 63.58%
      Utilities 17.11%
      Real Estate 7.11%
      Communication Services 5.61%
      Unassigned 3.91%
      Finance 1.06%
      Consumer Discretionary 0.90%
      Energy 0.72%
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