The S&P/ASX 50 Index generally comprises the 50 largest securities by market capitalisation and most liquid public listed securities in Australia. At 31 December, 2006, the S&P/ASX 50 represented approximately 65% of the market capitalisation of domestic equities listed on the ASX.


| Top Holdings | As of 09-Sep-2010 |
|---|---|
| Bhp Billiton Ltd | 14.46% |
| Cmnwlth Bk Of Aust | 9.17% |
| Westpac Bkg Corp | 7.75% |
| Aust & Nz Bank Grp | 6.85% |
| Natl Australia Bk | 5.97% |
| Wesfarmers Ltd | 4.41% |
| Woolworths Ltd | 4.06% |
| Rio Tinto Limited | 3.63% |
| Telstra Corp Ltd | 3.56% |
| Newcrest Mining | 3.42% |
| Top Sectors | As of 09-Sep-2010 |
|---|---|
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| Index Characteristics | As of 09-Sep-2010 |
|---|---|
| Hist 3 Year EPS Growth | 8.26% |
| Dividend Yield | 4.39% |
| Price/Earnings | 17.41 |
| Fiscal Year 1 Price/Earnings | 12.93 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 9.84 |
| Return to Equity | 15.06% |
| Total Market Capitalisation | $937,430.60 |
| Index Facts | |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | 01-Sep-2001 |
| Base Value Index | 1000 |
| Current Value | 4406.70 |
| Index Statistics | As of 09-Sep-2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of Components | 50 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap (Millions) | $44,917 |
| Average Size (Millions): | |
Mean |
$16,065.34 |
Median |
$7,443.91 |
| Size Range (Millions): | |
Largest |
$118,633.96 |
Smallest |
$2,620.41 |
SPDRs are flexible and easy to trade. Investors buy and sell them like shares, typically through a stock broker. Investors can also employ traditional share trading techniques, including stop orders, limit orders and margin purchases (if available).
To purchase a SPDR fund consult your stock broker or financial advisor.