SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ESG Tilted ETF

The SPDR Dow Jones Global Real Estate ESG Tilted ETF is a passively managed exchange traded fund (ETF) that provides transparent and diversified exposure to the global real estate sector. The fund’s core objective is to closely track the performance of the Dow Jones Global Select ESG Tilted Real Estate Securities Index, which comprises publicly traded real estate securities—including real estate investment trusts (REITs) and real estate operating companies—from developed and emerging markets worldwide. Notably, the index integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations by overweighting companies with higher ESG ratings, specifically those with stronger Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) scores, and underweighting those with lower or no scores. This tilt aligns the investment with sustainability trends while maintaining sector diversification. The ETF holds companies of all market capitalizations with a minimum market cap threshold, ensuring both breadth and liquidity. Distributed semi-annually and denominated in AUD, it is designed for investors seeking regular income as well as capital growth, with assets under management regularly exceeding AUD 500 million. Managed by State Street Global Advisors, the fund plays a significant role in facilitating access to global real estate with an ESG focus for Australian and international market participants.