BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The SPDR® Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) listed in the table below, announced today that each Fund received a one-time settlement payment.
The total payment to be received by each Fund is listed below. When the Funds calculate their net asset value (“NAV”) per share on April 13, 2017, it is estimated that each Fund’s NAV will be impacted by the amount stated below based on shares outstanding as of April 11, 2017.
| Fund | Payment Amount | Shares Outstanding as of April 11, 2017 | Per Share Impact | |||||||||
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK) | $2,890,000 | 304,023,812 | $0. 0095 | |||||||||
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term High Yield Bond ETF (SJNK) | $2,260,000 | 130,300,000 | $0.0173 |
SSGA manages approximately $538 billion in SPDR ETF assets worldwide (as of December 31, 2016) and is one of the largest ETF providers in the US and globally.
About SPDR Exchange Traded Funds
SPDR ETFs are a comprehensive family spanning an array of international and domestic asset classes. SPDR ETFs are managed by SSGA Funds Management, Inc., a registered investment adviser and wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. The funds provide investors with the flexibility to select investments that are precisely aligned to their investment strategy. Recognized as an industry pioneer, State Street created the first US listed ETF in 1993 (SPDR S&P 500® – Ticker SPY) and has remained on the forefront of responsible innovation, as evidenced by the introduction of many ground-breaking products, including first-to-market launches with gold, international real estate, international fixed income, and sector ETFs. For more information, visit www.spdrs.com.
About State Street Global Advisors
For nearly four decades, State Street Global Advisors has been committed to helping financial professionals and those who rely on them achieve their investment objectives. We partner with institutions and financial professionals to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven process spanning both active and index disciplines. We take pride in working closely with our clients to develop precise investment strategies, including our pioneering family of SPDR ETFs. With trillions* in assets under management, our scale and global footprint provide access to markets and asset classes, and allow us to deliver expert insights and investment solutions.
State Street Global Advisors is the investment management arm of State Street Corporation.
*Assets under management were $2.4 trillion as of September 30, 2016. AUM reflects approx. $40 billion (as of 9/30/2016) with respect to which State Street Global Markets, LLC (SSGM) serves as marketing agent; SSGM and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated.
Important Information
Investing involves risk including the risk of loss of principal.
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.
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.
ALPS Distributors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for
SPDR® S&P® 500, SPDR® S&P® MidCap 400 and SPDR Dow Jones Industrial
Average, and all unit investment trusts. ALPS Portfolio Solutions
Distributor, Inc. is distributor for Select Sector SPDRs. ALPS
Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. are
not affiliated with State Street Global Markets, LLC.
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.spdrs.com. Read it carefully.
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