State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) is the asset management division of State Street Corporation. Its ETF family, known as SPDR (Standard & Poor's Depositary Receipts), is a pioneer in the industry. In 1993, SSGA launched the first US-listed ETF, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (ticker: SPY), which has since become one of the largest and most traded ETFs globally. The company's mission is to provide investors with a broad and diverse range of intelligent, cost-effective investment solutions across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and commodities.

Founded in

United States