SPDR DB International Government Inflation Protected Bond ETF (WIP)

The SPDR DB International Government Inflation Protected Bond ETF (WIP) started trading in mid March 2008. The ETF tracks the DB Global Government ex-US Inflation Linked Bond Capped Index, minus expenses and fees.

The DB Global Government ex-US Inflation Linked Bond Capped Index measures the performance of inflation linked foreign government bonds. It includes both developed and emerging market government debt.

The ETF is passively managed, with an expense ratio of 0.5%. It pays out a monthly distribution, which varies. The ex-date is usually the first trading day of the month.

As of August 2008, the top ten nations represented were:

Brazil 4.97%
Canada 4.68%
France 19.33%
Germany 4.52%
Israel 4.27%
Italy 4.68%
Japan 4.78%
Mexico 4.7%
Sweden 5.74%
United Kingdom 19.54%


The SPDR DB International Government Inflation Protected Bond ETF's holdings, as of August 2008, are listed below.



Note that the ETF's holdings may, from time to time, include currencies.