The State Street SPDR Global Dow ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the total return performance of the Global Dow Index (the "Index")The Global Dow Index is made up of 150 constituents from around the world selected by the S&P Dow Jones Index Commitee. The 150 companies are selected not just based on size and reputation, but also on their importance in the global economy. The Index has been designed to cover both developed and emerging countries.