The SPDR® Portfolio Developed World ex-US ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the S&P® Developed Ex-U.S. BMI Index (the "Index"). One of the low cost core SPDR Portfolio ETFs, a suite of portfolio building blocks designed to provide broad, diversified exposure to core asset classes. A low cost ETF that seeks to offer broad exposure to developed international equities outside the United States. Could potentially mitigate country-specific risk.