IN 1993, STATE STREET MADE HISTORY BY LAUNCHING THE WORLD'S FIRST EXCHANGE TRADED FUND (ETF) - THE SPDR S&P 500® ETF1.

Today, each member of the SPDR ETFs family reflects our intimate knowledge of the ETF market, not to mention our more than 30 years of indexing experience. We believe the best ETFs are not only about ease and simplicity, but about gaining precise access to the market segments you need.

With SPDR ETFs, you get exactly what's on the label, giving you the portfolio exposure you seek and the confidence that each SPDR ETF is designed to precisely match your investment strategy - whatever the market segment.

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1 SPDR S&P 500® ETF (SPY US) is not registered for sale in Europe.

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SPDR ETFs is the exchange traded fund ("ETF") platform of State Street Global Advisors and is comprised of funds that have been authorised by European regulatory authorities as open-ended UCITS investment companies. ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value. The value of the investment can go down as well as up and the return upon the investment will therefore be variable. Changes in exchange rates may have an adverse effect on the value, price or income of an investment. Further, there is no guarantee an ETF will achieve its investment objective. SPDR ETFs may not be available or suitable for you. This advertisement does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to purchase shares of SPDR ETFs and has been issued by State Street Global Advisors ("SSgA"). SPDR ETFs may be offered and sold only in those jurisdictions where authorized, in compliance with applicable regulations. You should obtain and read a prospectus and simplified prospectus relating to the SPDR ETFs prior to investing. Further information and the prospectus/simplified prospectus describing the characteristics, costs and risks of SPDR ETFs are available for residents of countries where SPDR ETFs are authorized for sale, at www.spdrseurope.com and from your local SSgA office. "SPDR" is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC ("S&P") and has been licensed for use by State Street Corporation. STANDARD & POOR'S, S&P, S&P 500 and S&P MIDCAP 400 are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC. No financial product offered by State Street Corporation or its affiliates is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P or its Affiliates, and S&P and its affiliates make no representation, warranty or condition regarding the advisability of buying, selling or holding units/shares in such products. © 2012 State Street Corporation - All rights reserved.