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State Street Global Advisors Issues 2011 ETF Outlook Report

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  Published in Business and Finance on Monday, January 24th 2011 at 6:10 GMT by Market Wire
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BOSTON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT), today released a new report titled, SPDR^� ETF OutlookaTaking Aim at 2011, which offers insights into recent developments in the exchange traded funds (ETF) industry and the trends expected to shape asset flows in 2011.

"As awareness of core benefits of ETFs grows, they are becoming the preferred choice of a growing number of institutional, professional and retail investors"

According to the report, ETF industry assets in the United States reached a record $995 billion at the end of 2010, as net new inflows exceeded $100 billion for the fourth consecutive year. Exchange traded fund investors distributed their investments across several asset classes including fixed income, international, dividend and commodities during the year.

aAs awareness of core benefits of ETFs grows, they are becoming the preferred choice of a growing number of institutional, professional and retail investors,a said Tom Anderson, global head of ETF strategy and research at State Street Global Advisors. aLooking ahead to 2011, we expect to see investors increase their exposure to non-correlated asset classes and high dividend paying stocks using ETFs to implement strategies designed to improve their risk-return profile and generate a steady source of income amid an improving economic backdrop.a

Among the key themes highlighted in SPDRETF OutlookaTaking Aim at 2011 are:

• Continued growth of ETF industry assets;
• Insights into how investors are evaluating ETFs;
• Implications of the Flash Crash;
• Potential growth of non-US exposure in investora�s portfolios; and
• Outlook for dividend, actively managed, and areal assetsa ETFs in 2011.

For more information on these developments and others emerging in the ETF industry, financial professionals can download a copy of SPDRETF OutlookaTaking Aim at 2011 at SPDR University ([ www.spdru.com ]), State Streeta�s award winning online educational resource for investment professionals.

State Street manages more than $255 billion in SPDR ETF assets worldwide (as of December 31, 2010) and is one of the largest ETF providers in the US and globally.

About SPDR Exchange Traded Funds

SPDR ETFs are a comprehensive family spanning an array of international and domestic asset classes. SPDR ETFs provide professional investors with the flexibility to select investments that are precisely aligned to their investment strategy. Recognized as the industry pioneer, State Street created the first ETF in 1993 (SPDR S&P 500 a" Ticker SPY). Since then, wea�ve sustained our place as an industry innovator through 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

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) is a global leader in asset management. The firm is relied on by sophisticated investors worldwide for its disciplined investment process, powerful global investment platform and access to every major asset class, capitalization range and style. SSgA is the asset management business of State Street, one of the worlda�s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors.

ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETFs net asset value.Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns.

SPDR� is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor Financial Services LLC ("S&P") and has been licensed for use by State Street Corporation. 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. Further limitations and important information that could affect investors' rights are described in the prospectus for the applicable product.

Distributor: State Street Global Markets, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR ETFs. ALPS Distributors, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for SPDR shares, MidCap SPDRs and Dow Jones Industrial Average, all unit investment trusts and Select Sector SPDRs.

References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR ETFs.

Before investing, consider the fundsa� investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information call 1-866-787-2257 or visit [ www.spdrs.com ]. Read it carefully.