QEFA | SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF

QEFA ISSUER

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) manages the QEFA issuer, which seeks to mirror the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index through a sampling strategy, allowing flexibility in selecting securities. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, may invest in a subset of securities or mirror the Index closely, depending on factors such as asset size. The fund, classified as diversified, may temporarily become non-diversified due to tracking the Index, potentially leading to a higher concentration of assets in fewer issuers. With at least 80% of its assets invested in Index securities and depositary receipts, the fund may also hold other equities, cash equivalents, or money market instruments. The Index encompasses large- and mid-cap stocks from 21 developed EAFE countries, focusing on value, low volatility, and quality factor strategies. It consists of three MSCI Factor Indices, each given equal weight, and undergoes semi-annual rebalancing. As of November 30, 2023, the fund's significant holdings were in the healthcare and financial sectors, with major representation from Europe, Japan, and the United Kingdom. The Index, sponsored by MSCI, Inc., determines composition and weightings independently.

QEFA DIVIDEND

The QEFA issuer, managed by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), offers dividend opportunities to investors seeking income alongside capital appreciation. As the fund seeks to track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index, its dividend policy aligns with the dividend distributions of the underlying securities in the index. With a focus on capturing large- and mid-cap stocks across 21 developed EAFE countries, the fund's dividend yield may vary based on the dividend policies of the constituent companies. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, aims to optimize the fund's dividend income while maintaining alignment with the index's objectives. Investors can expect dividend payments from the fund in accordance with the dividends received from the securities within the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index, providing a potential source of income within their investment strategy.

QEFA TRACKING

The QEFA issuer, managed by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), employs a tracking strategy to mirror the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index. Utilizing a sampling approach, the fund selects a subset of securities from the Index, aiming to maintain similar risk and return characteristics. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, may adjust holdings based on various factors, including asset size, potentially investing in a subset or mirroring the Index closely. This approach allows the fund to stay aligned with the Index's composition and performance objectives. With a focus on tracking the Index, the fund's holdings primarily consist of securities comprising the Index and depositary receipts, with additional investments in equities, cash equivalents, or money market instruments. Through diligent monitoring and strategic adjustments, the QEFA issuer endeavors to provide investors with a close approximation of the Index's returns over time.

QEFA CORRELATION

The QEFA issuer, managed by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), emphasizes correlation strategies to closely track the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index. By employing sophisticated portfolio management techniques, the fund aims to maintain a high correlation with the index, ensuring that movements in the fund's value closely mirror those of the underlying index. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, continuously evaluates the fund's holdings and may make adjustments to optimize correlation while adhering to the index's composition and objectives. Through diligent monitoring and strategic adjustments, the QEFA issuer strives to minimize tracking error and provide investors with a reliable investment vehicle that closely mirrors the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index.

QEFA SECTOR

The QEFA issuer, managed by State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), encompasses a sector-focused approach to align with the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index. With a comprehensive investment strategy, the fund aims to capture the performance of various sectors represented within the index. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, diligently analyzes sector weightings within the index and adjusts the fund's holdings accordingly to mirror these weightings. As of November 30, 2023, the fund's significant holdings were in the healthcare and financial sectors, with notable representation from Europe, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Through strategic sector allocation and proactive portfolio management, the QEFA issuer endeavors to provide investors with exposure to a diverse range of sectors while closely tracking the performance of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index.

QEFA EXPOSURE

The QEFA issuer, under the stewardship of State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), seeks to offer investors exposure to a diversified range of assets through its tracking of the MSCI EAFE Factor Mix A-Series Index. SSGA Funds Management, Inc., the investment adviser, meticulously selects securities from the index, employing a sampling strategy to mirror its risk and return characteristics. The fund provides exposure to large- and mid-cap stocks across 21 developed EAFE countries, focusing on value, low volatility, and quality factor strategies. Through investments in equities, depositary receipts, and other financial instruments, the fund aims to replicate the performance of the index while optimizing exposure to different geographic regions, sectors, and factors. With its comprehensive approach to exposure management, the QEFA issuer offers investors a vehicle to access a broad array of assets and market opportunities within the developed markets of Europe, Australasia, and the Far East.