SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF
WIP
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in mil. unless spec.- CEO
- Srinivas Pallia
- Full Time Employees
- 229,885
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Asset Management
- Address
- 1 Iron Street Boston MA United States of America 2210
- IPO Date
- Mar 19, 2008
- CIK
- 0001064642
- Website
- ssga.com
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- SPDR FTSE International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (WIP) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the FTSE International Inflation-Linked Securities Select (USD) Index. The ETF primarily invests in inflation-protected government bonds issued by developed market governments outside the United States, including real-yield government bonds denominated in local currencies such as the euro, Japanese yen, British pound, and others; it employs a representative sampling strategy to track the index, holding a diversified portfolio of investment-grade inflation-linked securities with maturities greater than one year. Launched on March 13, 2008, and sponsored by State Street Global Advisors, a division of State Street Corporation headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, WIP operates with an expense ratio of 0.50% and targets institutional and retail investors seeking international inflation protection. The fund's geographic focus spans developed markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions excluding the U.S. and emerging markets, with top holdings typically including bonds from issuers such as the French Republic, Italian Republic, and Government of Canada. As part of the SPDR family of ETFs, it caters to fixed income segments emphasizing inflation-hedging strategies for portfolio diversification. Assets under management stand at approximately $352 million, supporting liquidity for fixed income investors. In recent developments, State Street Investment Management announced changes to its ETF lineup in November 2025, including plans to close and liquidate select underperforming funds, though WIP continues to operate without announced closure; this reflects ongoing portfolio optimization amid market shifts. No major acquisitions, partnerships, or index changes specific to WIP have been reported in the last 1-2 years, maintaining its established tracking methodology and focus on international inflation-linked bonds.