‡ Subject to Change

Index returns do not represent actual ETF performance and are for illustration purposes only. Index performance does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates, and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after tax returns depend on the investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown, and the after-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.

After tax returns presented above may not take into account year end tax adjustments, which are calculated only at the end of each tax year. The after tax returns could differ after year end tax adjustments are accounted for.        

 Average annual total return and total return are historical and include change in share value and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains , if any.

Due to a change in indices, index performance reported before October 31, 2005 was for the Dow Jones US Large Cap Growth Index. Index performance on and after October 31, 2005 is for the Dow Jones Wilshire Large Cap Growth Index.

Except where indicated, all information is as of date noted and source of data is SSgA research.

In general, ETFs can be expected to move up or down in value with the value of the applicable index. Although ETFs may be bought and sold on the exchange through any brokerage account, ETFs are not individually redeemable from the Fund. Investors may acquire ETFs and tender them for redemption through the Fund in Creation Unit Aggregations only, please see the prospectus for more details.

Shares of the ETFs funds are not insured by the FDIC or by another governmental agency; they are not obligations of the FDIC nor are they deposits or obligations of or guaranteed by State Street Bank and Trust Company.

The Dow Jones Wilshire Large Cap Growth Index(SM) is calculated and distributed by Dow Jones Indexes pursuant to an agreement between Dow Jones & Company, Inc. and Wilshire Associates Incorporated. "Dow Jones" and "Wilshire" are the respective service marks of Dow Jones and Wilshire Associates, and has been licensed for use by State Street Bank and Trust Company. SPDRs based on the Dow Jones Wilshire Indices are not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by Dow Jones or Wilshire and neither makes any representation regarding the advisability of investing in them. Inclusion of a company in the Dow Jones Wilshire Indices does not in any way reflect an opinion of Dow Jones or Wilshire on the investment merits of the company.