STW AU

STW ETF: A Guide to SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF

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Overview

The SPDR S&P/ASX 200 ETF (STW) gives investors exposure to Australian shares through a single fund. Its disclosed holdings are led by BHP and Commonwealth Bank of Australia, while financial services and basic materials dominate its reported sector mix. The fund has reported positive returns over the supplied three- and five-year periods, alongside a much smaller positive one-year return; these figures describe past performance, not a forecast.

Category

STW provides access to a portfolio of Australian shares, with substantial representation from banks, mining companies and other large domestic businesses. Its profile reflects the sector and company concentrations shown in the supplied holdings data.

STW offers exposure to Australian listed companies, with a portfolio shaped by financial services and materials businesses. This mix can make fund performance sensitive to conditions affecting those sectors as well as broader Australian share-market movements.

 

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Key facts

Ticker
STW
Exchange
AU
ISIN
AU000000STW9
Provider
State Street Global Advisors (Aus) Ltd
Domicile
Australia
Currency
AUD
Inception date
2001-08-24
Use of income
Quarterly
UCITS
No

Costs

TER
0.00%
Ongoing charge
0.00%
Net expense ratio
0.00%
AUM
6.5B

The supplied data displays a total expense ratio, ongoing charge and net expense ratio of 0%. These are the reported figures in the payload; investors may also face transaction or brokerage costs outside a fund’s stated charges.

Performance

YTD
3.7%
1 year
1.5%
3 years
11.0%
5 years
7.6%
10 years
9.1%
Dividend yield
3.96%
Top 10 concentration
47.9%

Holdings

  1. BHP Group Ltd11.62%
    Ticker
    BHP
    Sector
    Basic Materials
    Country
    Australia

  2. Commonwealth Bank of Australia9.27%
    Ticker
    CBA
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  3. National Australia Bank Ltd4.24%
    Ticker
    NAB
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  4. Westpac Banking Corporation4.28%
    Ticker
    WBC
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  5. ANZ Group Holdings Ltd4.30%
    Ticker
    ANZ
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  6. CSL Ltd3.21%
    Ticker
    CSL
    Sector
    Healthcare
    Country
    Australia

  7. Wesfarmers Ltd3.26%
    Ticker
    WES
    Sector
    Consumer Cyclical
    Country
    Australia

  8. Macquarie Group Ltd3.08%
    Ticker
    MQG
    Sector
    Financial Services
    Country
    Australia

  9. Rio Tinto Ltd2.37%
    Ticker
    RIO
    Sector
    Basic Materials
    Country
    Australia

  10. Woodside Energy Group Ltd2.28%
    Ticker
    WDS
    Sector
    Energy
    Country
    Australia

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

The largest disclosed holding is BHP at 12.369%, followed by Commonwealth Bank of Australia at 9.897%. Major bank positions also include NAB, Westpac and ANZ. The top 10 holdings represent 48.793% of the portfolio. Financial services is the largest reported sector allocation at 35.374%, followed by basic materials at 25.8%.

Sectors

  • Financial Services33.1%

  • Basic Materials27.2%

  • Healthcare7.3%

  • Consumer Cyclicals6.9%

  • Industrials6.4%

  • Real Estate5.8%

  • Consumer Defensive3.7%

  • Communication Services3.2%

  • Energy2.6%

  • Technology2.4%

Weights are percentages of the fund; bars use a 0–100% scale. Displayed entries may not cover the whole portfolio.

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Who it may suit

STW may interest investors researching broad exposure to Australian shares through a single ETF. Its holdings and sector mix mean that exposure is concentrated in larger companies and, particularly, financial services and basic materials. Whether that suits an investor depends on their circumstances and overall portfolio.

Key risks

The fund is exposed to equity-market volatility and company-specific risks. Its top 10 holdings account for 48.793% of the portfolio, and financial services and basic materials together account for 61.174% of reported sector allocation, creating concentration in particular holdings and sectors. Distributions and returns can vary, and past performance does not guarantee future results.

FAQ

What does STW invest in?

STW holds Australian shares, with its largest disclosed positions including BHP, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and several other major banks. Its portfolio is tilted towards financial services and basic materials.

Does STW make quarterly distributions?

The supplied fund information lists distributions as quarterly. Its displayed dividend yield is 3.471%; yields can change and are not guaranteed.

What are the main risks of STW?

The fund is exposed to movements in Australian share prices and to the fortunes of its underlying companies. Its disclosed top 10 holdings account for 48.793% of the portfolio, while financial services and basic materials together make up a substantial portion of the reported sector allocation.

*This content is aimed to provide general information only, and does not take your personal objectives, financial situation or needs into account.

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