State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today announced that it has entered into a multi-year agreement for SPDR® ETFs to become a proud partner of Camilo Villegas, a three-time PGA Tour Winner and one of professional golf’s rising international stars. This deal marks the first sponsorship of a professional athlete for SPDR ETFs.

Nicknamed “Spiderman” for the unique stance he relies on to read putts, Villegas will wear the SPDR brand mark on his shirt while competing on the PGA Tour and participate in various SPDR ETF promotional events. A fan favorite around the world, Villegas became the first Colombian to win on the PGA Tour in 2008. In March 2010, Villegas earned his third victory on the PGA Tour, winning The Honda Classic and finished 20th in the FedEx Cup standings.

“It’s an honor to be selected for SPDR ETFs’ first sponsorship of a professional athlete,” said Villegas. “As a SPDRs shareholder, I’m thrilled to be representing this innovative brand as I play around the world. I’m excited about the 2011 season and am proud to have SPDR ETFs as part of my team.”

With $255 billion* in total assets globally (as of December 31, 2010), State Street Global Advisors is one of the world’s largest ETF providers.

“Our partnership with Camilo Villegas adds a powerful new dimension to our efforts to increase brand awareness of SPDR ETFs worldwide,” said James Ross, senior managing director and global head of SPDR Exchange Traded Funds at State Street Global Advisors. “Camilo is a proven winner known for blending power with precision on the golf course, and we are pleased to welcome him as an international ambassador for the SPDR brand.”

About SPDR® Exchange Traded Funds

SPDR ETFs are a comprehensive family spanning an array of international and domestic asset classes. SPDR ETFs provide 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.

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, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors.

*Source: SSgA Global ETF Strategy & Research. This AUM includes the assets of the SPDR Gold Trust (approx. $58 billion [as of December 31, 2010]), for which State Street Global Markets, LLC, an affiliate of State Street Global Advisors serves as the marketing agent.

ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, 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.

"SPDR" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC ("S&P") and has been licensed for use by State Street Corporation. No financial product offered by State Street Corporation or its affiliates is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P or its Affiliates, and S&P and its affiliates make no representation, warranty or condition regarding the advisability of buying, selling or holding units/shares in such products. Further limitations and important information that could affect investors' rights are described in the prospectus for the applicable product.

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.

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.

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