State Street Global Advisors

State Street Global Advisors

4.7
AUM: $3.8T
Founded: 1978

Company Overview

AUM: $3.8T
Founded: 1978
Employees: 39000+
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Fund Categories:

ETFs, Institutional Funds, Alternative Investments, Cash Management

Investment Strategy

Index-based investing with focus on institutional solutions

State Street Global Advisors is one of the world’s largest asset managers, known for creating the first US-listed ETF (SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust). They primarily serve institutional investors and are a leader in index investing.

Investment Capabilities

The firm specializes in:

  • Index Strategies
  • ETFs
  • Active Quantitative Equity
  • Alternative Investments
  • Cash Management

SPDR ETFs

State Street’s SPDR ETFs cover:

  • US Equity
  • International Equity
  • Fixed Income
  • Commodities
  • Sectors & Industries

Institutional Services

They provide comprehensive solutions for:

  • Pension Funds
  • Sovereign Wealth Funds
  • Central Banks
  • Insurance Companies

Top Performing Funds

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY)

YTD

15.0%

1Y

18.1%

3Y

43.9%

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

YTD

5.2%

1Y

8.4%

3Y

25.6%

Advantages

  • Pioneer in ETF market
  • Strong institutional focus
  • Comprehensive index solutions
  • Global presence

Limitations

  • Limited retail offerings
  • Higher fees on some products
  • Focus on institutional clients

Last updated: 2025-01-05T18:20:48+07:00