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State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF(SPDW)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SPDW
11/13/2026: SPDW (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
State Street SPDR Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF (SPDW) provides low-cost, broad exposure to developed market equities outside the United States. By tracking a comprehensive market-cap index, it serves as a foundational building block for investors seeking international diversification. Its primary strengths lie in its ultra-low expense ratio, high liquidity, and the reliability of its issuer. While it offers efficient market access, investors must be mindful of currency risk and the potential for international markets to underperform U.S. equities over certain cycles. It is an excellent choice for long-term, passive investors looking to complete a well-rounded global portfolio.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
ETF holdings, costs, diversification, valuation, risks, and market conditions provide supporting context about the fund.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | International developed markets often have lower long-term growth profiles compared to U.S. tech-heavy indices. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Investors can use this to capture broad international equity momentum when global markets outperform. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Many developed international markets trade at lower valuation multiples compared to the U.S. market. |
| Dividend/Income investor | Strong fit | The underlying components often provide reliable dividend yields, offering an income component to the equity allocation. |
| Low-risk investor | Mixed fit | While diversified, it remains subject to systemic international market risks and currency volatility. |
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is a long-term, cost-conscious individual or institutional investor seeking to diversify a U.S.-centric portfolio with exposure to developed international markets.
Suitability
SPDW is best suited for long-term passive index followers who want broad international exposure at the lowest possible cost.
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility | Medium / high | International equities are subject to swings influenced by global economic cycles and political developments. |
| Market risk | High | The fund is fully exposed to equity market downturns in all its target geographies. |
| Concentration | Medium | It is diversified across countries and sectors, though large-cap stocks represent a significant portion of the weight. |
| Tracking/expense | Low | The fund has a minimal expense ratio and a strong record of tracking its index efficiently. |
| Liquidity | Low | Large assets under management and high trading volume ensure easy liquidity for most investors. |
| Business/sector quality | Medium | The fund holds a broad mix of company qualities, including mature blue-chip firms and more cyclical entities. |
Sector & Industry Intelligence
This fund is not assigned to one sector.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
SPDW exhibits historical volatility consistent with broader developed market equities, generally moving in tandem with global indices.
Market Risk
The fund is exposed to systemic risks affecting developed international economies, including regulatory changes, regional economic stagnation, and currency risk.
What the ETF Owns
| Exposure Type | Exposure | Weight (%) | Retail Investor Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geography | Europe (United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Germany, etc.) | 55 | This provides core exposure to the mature, stable economies and major global companies within the European developed markets. |
| Geography | Pacific Basin (Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore) | 35 | These holdings offer exposure to the economic growth and industrial leaders of the Asia-Pacific developed region. |
| Geography | North America (Canada) | 8 | Including Canada ensures the portfolio captures a broader range of developed market economic activity outside the U.S. |
| Cash/collateral | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 2 | Minor cash holdings are maintained for liquidity management and daily operational adjustments. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 13.35% | Avg. Invested days 77 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2026 |
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