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 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Bhp Billiton Ltd | 15.62% |
| Cmnwlth Bk Of Aust | 9.20% |
| Westpac Bkg Corp | 8.73% |
| Aust & Nz Bank Grp | 6.51% |
| Natl Australia Bk | 6.10% |
| Wesfarmers Ltd | 4.02% |
| Woolworths Ltd | 3.76% |
| Telstra Corp Ltd | 3.58% |
| Rio Tinto Limited | 3.53% |
| Westfield Group | 2.75% |
| Top Sectors | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
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| Index Characteristics | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Hist 3 Year EPS Growth | 8.03% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.85% |
| Price/Earnings | 18.98 |
| Fiscal Year 1 Price/Earnings | 15.83 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 10.65 |
| Return to Equity | 15.30% |
| Total Market Capitalisation | $1,003,234.90 |
| Index Facts | |
|---|---|
| Inception Date | 01-Sep-2001 |
| Base Value Index | 1000 |
| Current Value | 4673.10 |
| Index Statistics | As of 10-Mar-2010 |
|---|---|
| Number of Components | 50 |
| Weighted Average Market Cap (Millions) | $49,635 |
| Average Size (Millions): | |
Mean |
$16,685.12 |
Median |
$7,149.41 |
| Size Range (Millions): | |
Largest |
$133,289.92 |
Smallest |
$2,409.79 |
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.