STT State Street Corporation

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 JonesTotal Market ETF(TMW)

Dow Jones USTotal Stock MarketIndex

SPDR Russell 3000ETF (THRK)

Russell 3000 Index 10 bps

SPDR Dow JonesLarge Cap ETF(ELR)

Dow Jones USLarge Cap TotalStock Market Index

SPDR Russell 1000ETF (ONEK)

Russell 1000 Index 10 bps

SPDR Dow JonesMid Cap ETF(EMM)

Dow Jones US MidCap Total StockMarket Index

SPDR RussellSmall CapCompleteness ETF(RSCO)

Russell Small CapCompletenessIndex

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.

State Street CorporationElizabeth Bartlett, 617-662-2903