State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), today announced the SPDR MSCI International Real Estate Currency Hedged ETF (HREX) and the SPDR S&P International Dividend Currency Hedged ETF (HDWX) began trading on the NYSE Arca. HREX and HDWX join SSGA’s first currency hedged ETF - the SPDR EURO STOXX 50 Currency Hedged ETF (HFEZ) - which launched in June 2015.

“Recent flow trends have highlighted continued investor interest in currency hedged ETFs to help manage currency volatility,” said James Ross, executive vice president and global head of SPDR Exchange Traded Funds at State Street Global Advisors. “The search for yield continues to be a pressing need for investors and the addition of HREX and HDWX provides our clients with the ability to better manage currency risk when seeking attractive income-producing opportunities outside of the US.”

The SPDR MSCI International Real Estate Currency Hedged ETF seeks to track the performance of the MSCI World ex USA IMI Core Real Estate Capped 100% Hedged to USD Index. This index is designed to reflect the performance of stocks in the MSCI World ex USA IMI Index that are engaged in the ownership, development and management of specific core real estate property types while minimizing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currencies. The SPDR MSCI International Real Estate Currency Hedged ETF’s gross expense ratio is 0.48 percent.

The SPDR S&P International Dividend Currency Hedged ETF seeks to track the performance of the S&P International Dividend Opportunities USD Hedged Index. This index is designed to represent the performance of the 100 highest dividend-yielding common stocks and ADRs listed in primary exchanges of countries included in the S&P Global BMI ex US (Broad Market Index) while minimizing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currencies. The SPDR S&P International Dividend Currency Hedged ETF has a net expense ratio to the investors of 0.48 percent. As a result of the acquired fund fees from holding the SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF (DWX), the gross expense ratio is 0.93 percent.

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 Bank and Trust Company. 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 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 $2.4 trillion as of June 30, 2015. Assets under management include approximately $26.7 billion (as of June 30, 2015), for which State Street Global Markets, LLC, an affiliate of SSgA, serves as the distribution agent.

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Currency Hedging involves taking offsetting positions intended to substantially offset currency losses on the hedged instrument. If the hedging position behaves differently than expected, the volatility of the strategy as a whole may increase and even exceed the volatility of the asset being hedged. There can be no assurance that the Fund's hedging strategies will be effective.

Derivative investments may involve risks such as potential illiquidity of the markets and additional risk of loss of principal.

Foreign (non-U.S.) Securities may be subject to greater political, economic, environmental, credit and information risks. Foreign securities may be subject to higher volatility than U.S. securities, due to varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. These risks are magnified in emerging markets.

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