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ETF - News Article https://www.spdrs.com/resources/news/article.seam?newsid=4149116100 2 / 3 2016/8/31 State Street Global Advisors Announces that Changes to the Financial Select Sector Index will Result in Modifications to The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund BOSTON June 8, 2016 State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), today announced that, following the statement from S&P Dow Jones Indices regarding upcoming modifications to the index constituents of the Financial Select Sector Index (Financial Sector Index), The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) will make certain adjustments to its portfolio in order to efficiently continue to track the Financial Sector Index. The modifications to the Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS ) previously announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI Inc. will divide the current financial sector into two sectors: financial services and real estate. As a result, the Financial Sector Index will be reconstituted to remove real estate from the financial sector. Effective concurrent with changes to the Financial Sector Index, XLF will no longer have exposure to real estate securities (except mortgage REITs, which will remain in the Financial Sector Index consistent with the GICS reclassification, scheduled for September 16, 2016). These modifications to XLF are intended to allow investors to seek precise, liquid financial sector exposure that aligns with the updated GICS sector classifications. = Please log in / register to access In order to facilitate an efficient transition to the reconstituted Financial Sector Index, XLF will seek to obtain its real estate exposure in shares of The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE) in advance of the Financial Sector Index reconstitution. XLRE seeks to track the Real Estate Select Sector Index. Effective immediately, the operating fees and expenses of XLRE will be waived until September 16, 2016, such that XLRE will have an expense ratio of zero during that time period. Upon effectiveness of the changes to the Financial Sector Index, XLF intends to issue a special dividend to its shareholders. The special dividend will be comprised of shares of XLRE. Important dates for this special dividend are as follows: Ex Date: September 19, 2016 Record Date: September 21, 2016 Pay Date: September 22, 2016 Effective on the date of index reconstitution, the Financial Select Sector Index will include securities of companies from the following industries: diversified financial services, insurance, banks, capital markets, consumer finance, thrifts and mortgage finance, and mortgage real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Real Estate Select Sector Index includes real estate management, development and REITs, with the exception of mortgage REITs. The Indexes are two of the Select Sector Indexes developed and maintained in accordance with the following criteria: (1) each of the component securities in the Index is a constituent company of the S&P 500 Index; and (2) the Index is calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC based on methodology proprietary to S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and BofA Merrill Lynch Research, using a modified market capitalization methodology. SSGA s leading suite of US listed select sector SPDR ETFs includes 11 funds with $93.9 billion in assets as of May 31, 2016. 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. 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 unrivaled 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 $2.30 trillion as of March 31, 2016. AUM reflects approx. $32.6 billion (as of March 31, 2016) with respect to which State Street Global Markets, LLC (SSGM) serves as marketing agent; SSGM and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated. In general, ETFs can be expected to move up or down in value with the value of the applicable index. Although ETF shares may be bought and sold on the exchange through any brokerage account, ETF shares are not individually redeemable from the Fund. Investors may acquire ETFs and tender them for redemption through the Fund in Creation Unit Aggregations only. Please see the prospectus for more details. ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETF's net asset value. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Index based ETFs are passively managed and seek to track an index of securities. Expenses may cause the ETF's returns to deviate from the returns of the index. Equity Securities may increase or decrease as a result of market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. Financial Services Sector Concentration Risk. Financial services companies may be subject to the risks of government regulation, deterioration of credit markets, losses resulting from financial difficulties of borrowers and losses resulting from investment activities. Non diversified funds invest a greater portion of assets in fewer securities and therefore may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the market. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) investing may be subject to risks including, but not limited to, declines in the value of real estate, risks related to general economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling a fund. Index performance is not meant to represent that of any particular fund. Investing involves risk, including the risk of loss of principal. Select Sector SPDR Funds bear a higher level of risk than more broadly diversified funds. All ETFs are subject to risk, including the possible loss of principal. Sector ETFs products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally results in greater price fluctuations than the overall market.
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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Frequently Asked Questions As announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices and MSCI Inc., modifications to the Global Industry Classification Standards (GICS ) will divide the current Financial Sector into two separate sectors: Financial Services and Real Estate. The Financial Services Select Sector will be comprised of the GICS Financials Sector excluding the Real Estate Industry Group, with the exception of Mortgage REITs The Real Estate Select Sector will include the GICS Real Estate Industry Group excluding Mortgage REITs As a result, S&P Dow Jones Indices recently announced modifications to the eligibility rules for the Financial Select Sector Index, which will remove real estate from the Financial Sector, effective September 16, 2016. Consequently, State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) will rebalance The Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) to be consistent with the GICS methodology and the index it seeks to track. On or about September 16, 2016, XLF will no longer have exposure to the GICS Real Estate Sector. In connection with this index modification, XLF will be declaring a special dividend to its shareholders. Holders of record on Record Date will receive a distribution of shares of The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLRE). In order to facilitate this event, prior to the effectiveness of the updates to the Financial Select Sector Index, XLF will seek its real estate exposure in the form of shares of XLRE. These modifications to our Select Sector SPDR suite are intended to allow investors to seek precise sector exposure that aligns with the updated GICS sector classifications. Why is S&P Dow Jones making these modifications to the index eligibility rules? S&P is effecting the modification of the index eligibility rules to be in accordance with the previously announced new GICS Sector Classification scheme, which takes effect after the market close on August 31, 2016 and will be reflected in the index holdings as of the index rebalance on September 16, 2016. What is a special dividend? A special dividend, also known as a one-time dividend, is a distribution made by an entity outside of its normal distribution schedule or as the result of an extraordinary event (e.g., non-common income, profits, and re-organization). What is the projected timeline? Ex-Date: September 19, 2016 (as of the close of trading on September 16, 2016) Record Date: September 21, 2016 Payment Date: September 22, 2016 What should I expect to happen on Ex-Date, Record Date and Payment Date? Holders of record of XLF on the Record Date are entitled to receive the proceeds from the special dividend, which will be paid in shares of XLRE. On Ex-Date, XLF is expected to experience a drop in market price and Net Asset Value commensurate with the per share value of the special dividend. On Payment Date, holders of record of XLF on the Record Date will receive a defined proportional amount of shares of XLRE. The Declaration Date and rate will be announced closer to the Ex-Date. What will be the ratio of shares to be distributed? The amount of XLRE shares to be distributed to holders of XLF on the Record Date will be announced on the Declaration Date, which will occur closer to the Ex-Date. What if I do not want to own shares of XLRE after I receive them? If a holder of XLF does not wish to hold the shares of XLRE upon receipt of the special dividend, they can exit their position by selling their XLRE shares in the secondary market. Doing so may incur costs, including brokerage expenses and potential tax consequences.
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Frequently Asked Questions What is the expense ratio of XLRE? The gross expense ratio of XLRE is 0.15 percent, with a 1 basis point waiver, resulting in a net expense ratio of 0.14 percent. However, the operating fees and expenses of XLRE are waived until September 16, 2016, such that XLRE will have an expense ratio of zero during that time period. What will happen if I am short shares of XLF? If you are short shares of XLF on Record Date, you will obtain an additional short position in XLRE. What if I have lent out my shares of XLF? If a holder of XLF has lent out their shares, the shares on loan will be eligible for the special dividend, and after Payment Date will have an on-loan position of XLF and XLRE. What will happen if I own XLF options? The strike price of the options may or may not be adjusted, depending on the rules and interpretation of the Options Clearing Corporation. What are the tax consequences of this event? The dividend distribution may be characterized as both return of capital and income for tax purposes. Please consult your tax professional for advice. What is the expected turnover of this event? In order to minimize turnover in XLF, the fund will offload its real estate holdings by creating shares of XLRE. When necessary, XLRE shares will also be purchased in the secondary market by XLF. This process will likely reduce turnover. What other changes are happening to XLF? At this time, there are no other changes to announce regarding XLF other than those disclosed in the prospectus supplement. If I own XLRE shares already, how may I be impacted? As XLF begins to accumulate a position in XLRE to maintain the requisite real estate exposure, prior to and after the index modifications, current holders of XLRE may see an increase in assets under management and trading volume. How will these changes affect the trading and market data of XLF? These modifications may impact the trading of XLF shares and distribution of market data. Market participants must be prepared to trade and disseminate adjusted pricing data during the time between the Ex-Date and Payment Date of the distribution. What will happen to The Financial Services Select Sector SDPR Fund (XLFS)? XLFS will continue to seek to track the S&P Financial Services Select Sector Index. Whom should I contact with additional questions? If you have questions, contact your SPDR Sales Representative or call 866.787.2257. State Street Global Advisors 2
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Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Frequently Asked Questions All forms of investments carry risks, including the risk of losing all of the invested amount. Such activities may not be suitable for everyone. In general, ETFs can be expected to move up or down in value with the value of the applicable index. Although ETF shares may be bought and sold on the exchange through any brokerage account, ETF shares are not individually redeemable from the Fund. Investors may acquire ETFs and tender them for redemption through the Fund in Creation Unit Aggregations only. Please see the prospectus for more details. Information represented in this piece does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice. Investors should consult their legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any financial decisions. ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETF s net asset value. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. Index-based ETFs are passively managed and seek to track an index of securities. Expenses may cause the ETF s returns to deviate from the returns of the index. Equity Securities may increase or decrease as a result of market fluctuations, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in stock prices. Index-based ETFs are passively managed and seek to track an index of securities. Expenses may cause the ETF s returns to deviate from the returns of the index. Financial Services Sector Concentration Risk. Financial services companies may be subject to the risks of government regulation, deterioration of credit markets, losses resulting from financial difficulties of borrowers and losses resulting from investment activities. Non-diversified funds invest a greater portion of assets in fewer securities and therefore may be more vulnerable to adverse changes in the market. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITS) investing may be subject to risks including, but not limited to, declines in the value of real estate, risks related to general economic conditions, changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the trust and defaults by borrowers. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and non-diversification risk, which generally result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Select Sector SPDR Funds bear a higher level of risk than more broadly diversified funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling a fund. Index performance is not meant to represent that of any particular fund. State Street Global Advisors 2016 State Street Corporation. All Rights Reserved. HKSP-2163 Exp. Date: 06/30/2017